There is absolutely nothing like a crisp, hydrating cucumber on a hot summer day. Nothing like it except for a crisp, hydrating cucumber that you grew in your own garden. Cucumbers are an extremely easy vegetable to care for that grow rapidly in size, outpacing most other vegetables. They not only are delicious, their vines are a gorgeous, …
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I’m about to spill some real tea. Clutch your pearls; here it is: Every tea, whether it is oolong, green, white, or black, comes from one plant—camellia sinensis. What makes them different is how they are harvested and what oxidation process they go through. One plant can supply you with black tea for slow mornings and …
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Did you know that eggplants aren’t actually vegetables, but berries? Even more, they are actually related to the beloved tomato (which, as you know, isn’t a vegetable either, but a fruit). Vegetables or not, we do know that eggplants are really good for your health, as they are rich in antioxidants, are believed to reduce …
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Did you know that pumpkins are a wonderful source of vitamin A? They are also rich in antioxidants, are packed with vitamins that are good for your immune system, have low-calorie content and can promote weight loss, and are good for your heart health. Too bad you can’t carve them and make fun Halloween decorations …
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Growing vegetables is a practice that lies at the base of agriculture. Good practices are important because they help deliver vegetables that are healthy and very important for human nutrition. But growing vegetables has recently turned into somewhat of a hobby, and people need to be congratulated and supported in their endeavor to eat healthy …
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This tutorial is for the people who recognize that when a waiter gives you the choice between getting sweet potato fries or regular fries, there is a correct answer. And it is not the one that begins with “regular.” Sweet potatoes, after all, are anything but regular. They are unbelievably delicious, extremely versatile, and packed with nutrients. They …
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The taste of mint is a breath of fresh air, it reminds us of clean mouths, candy canes during the holidays, and delicious, refreshing beverages. Mint is an awesome herb that we all encounter on a regular basis. If you are like me, though, a regular basis is not enough; I want MORE mint. This is …
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Basil is one of the easiest plants to grow. It isn’t picky and will grow almost anywhere, in anything. Including in a pot in your home! Basil is the perfect indoor container plant. It looks beautiful while growing, spicing up whatever room may host it. It is an excellent addition to so many meals, so having it at your …
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Perhaps you have never thought of “fresh” and “potatoes” in the same sentence. And that’s fair. We often think of potatoes as greasy, thinly sliced chips, french fries covered with oozing cheese, or baked potatoes smothered in sour cream and crispy bacon. As good as those things are—and when I say good I mean mouthwateringly transfixing—they lack …
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Are you the type of person who sees three red peppers beside a menu item and thinks, “Should I?” and then does, and lives to slightly regret it, but still appreciates the burn through the tears and the forehead sweat? If you said yes, then you are like me. For us, spicy food is the spice …