Did you realize that many vegetables will grow without irrigation? Like us, most plants thrive when they get plenty of water – but some crops are also very good at mining for the moisture they

Growing up, dandelions were always the enemy… I remember my Dad devoting hours each summer to vigorously spraying them when they would pop up in the yard. I also remember how annoyed I was during

  Have you heard the buzz lately about oil pulling?  If not, you probably will soon.   Oil pulling is the latest health trend that seemingly everyone — from celebrities to Good Morning America —

Coconut oil is one of the few foods that can be classified as a “superfood.” Its unique combination of fatty acids can have profound positive effects on health. This includes fat loss, better brain function

    Did you know that with proper storage techniques, you can have a lifetime supply of certain foods?  Certain foods can stand the test of time, and continue being a lifeline to the families

  There are all kinds of survival foods out there designed to last a long time and provide optimum nutrition while being lightweight and small enough to carry in a a backpack. There are canned goods,

                          It’s hard to say when and where dehydrating food started, but it has a long history. The production of salt cod (fish)

  When we think of eating homegrown food during the cold season, we often think of staples such as potatoes squirreled away in the root cellar, or of vegetables such as winter squash stashed in

  We all like to know what we are buying. A can of tomato sauce should be made of nutrient-filled tomatoes and herbs, right? Well, sadly, shopping for healthy foods is not as simple as

  It seems that nowadays, everything takes its toll on the nation’s food supply. From climate change, natural disasters to emergency situations… these things can all hinder your ability to shop for food the way