When it comes to homesteading, a lot of people know it’s not about living a convenient life. It’s about embracing a simpler way of living and being self-sustainable, which means you have to do a lot of hard work to sustain the needs of your household. The idea of growing your own … Read more
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a culinary herb from the mint family. It plays a significant role in the many Mediterranean – mainly Italian – cuisines. It’s the basis of pesto and adds a distinctive flavor to pasta, pizza, salads, and other dishes. It’s also widely used in some Asian cuisines, like Thai, … Read more
If your chicken suddenly goes from producing an egg every day to just one to two a week, or even no eggs at all – you may start to worry, especially if you depend on these eggs for your business. The thing is, chickens, like any animal, have natural biological rhythms that … Read more
Growing oregano in your garden gives you access to a highly useful and beneficial herb. Oregano is a perennial herb with a taste reminiscent of thyme – zesty and strong. It’s a hardy plant that makes for a good ground cover. Oregano is easy to grow and offers various health benefits that … Read more
Mint is a highly useful and beneficial herb. However, it got a bad reputation due to its spreading nature, and that’s why many people opt to just go without the mint plant all together. People planting it near regular garden beds, mint plants eventually try to take over. It’s because mint will … Read more
Rosemary, a fragrant evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean, is a bush that has needle-like leaves and flowers that are white, blue, purple or pink. Being in the family of herbs, it’s a culinary condiment with potential health benefits. It has been used for cooking purposes since at least 500 B.C. In … Read more
With how well-known coffee is and the number of people that drink it, it is only natural that there would be countless ways that you can prepare this drink. People enjoy the fact that they can customize their coffee and make them however they like. They can add more milk and make … Read more
Sourdough pancakes have risen recently in popularity. It is one of the favorite loaves of bread. People find it tastier and healthier than conventional bread. Sourdough is easier to digest and less likely to spur your blood sugar. Today, the baking of sourdough bread is popular in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries, … Read more
Chocolate comes from cocoa. a plant with high levels of minerals and antioxidants. The milk chocolate, white chocolate, semisweet chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, etc. contains cocoa butter, sugar, milk, and small quantities of cocoa. Dark chocolate is the second most popular type of chocolate. It is referred to as black or semisweet chocolate … Read more
Chocolate is loved by people around the globe. Chocolate in real means several different things. With so many options and types of chocolate available, it’s overwhelming. A glance at the chocolate aisle of a grocery store confirms this fact. When you hear the word chocolate, it refers to something sweet milk chocolate … Read more