Sage Advice: Smart Uses For This Versatile Herb
You may be surprised to hear that simple, everyday herbs have superfood qualities. The word sage is derived from the Latin word, “salvere”, which means to be saved. And this high esteem with which sage was regarded has not been forgotten. Modern day science is just beginning to confirm the …
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Cool As A Cucumber
Last week, we headed out east on Long Island. Traveling east is a great opportunity for discovery. We enjoyed small farmer’s markets with seasonal, fresh produce. Typically summer’s bounty is plentiful, including favorites like berries, tomatoes, salad greens, beets, cabbage, fennel, and cucumbers. I’ll admit, I LOVE cucumbers. They’re a …
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Nature’s Gatorade
It occurred to me this summer that everyone we know drinks Gatorade. Whether at the gym, outdoor sports games or during summer camp, Gatorade is the beverage of choice. Mainstream sports drinks like Gatorade replenish athletes (young and old) with important electrolytes lost during exercise, but they also contain added sugars, artificial …
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Blueberry Fields
Have you ever eaten wild blueberries straight from the blueberry bush? This time of year in Maine is blueberry season. In fact, Maine produces the largest quantity of blueberries in the world. The hills are painted with speckles of purple-blue berries that taste unlike any blueberry you’ve ever eaten. I’ve …
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A peek inside my summer medicine cabinet
While most of the “medicine” in my home is found in my kitchen and garden, it’s also great to have a well-stocked natural medicine cabinet for those times when you need extra support. My natural medicine cabinet changes with the seasons, much like my wardrobe does 🙂 Summer staples include …
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My 7 Favorite Healthy BBQ Upgrades
Like so many families right now, school is or has almost finished for the summer and we are in the process of transitioning to a more relaxed schedule. The change in schedule naturally changes the food dynamic in my family. We spend more time in the kitchen together and enjoy …
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The Top 3 Foods You SHOULD be Eating (plus 5 free recipes!)
