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September 9, 2014

Basil, “The King of Savory Herbs”

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) “the King of the savory herbs”. Basil is a member of the mint family. There are many varieties of basil: Sweet, Bush, Dark […]
August 10, 2014

Oregano, “Joy of the Mountain”

 “Joy of the Mountain” is the true meaning of the Greek word oregano. We associate oregano with Italy and its foods though it originated in Greece. […]
August 10, 2014

What Vegetarians Want to Eat

 I’ll admit, I’m writing this at the request of a friend who called me to say, “I’m going to start carrying a peanut-butter sandwich in my […]
August 10, 2014

Ginger Root for Cooking and Health

 Ginger seems to originate from Southern China. Today, it is cultivated all over tropic and subtropical areas; In Asian cooking GGS (Ginger, Garlic and Scallions) is […]
August 10, 2014

The Characteristics of Sensory Stimulating Food

 Many foods we consume today have a hyper palatable effect on our sensory stimulation, which also has a direct effect on our food choices. The food […]
August 10, 2014

Food Combining

 Food Combining is a controversial topic and practice. Many people swear by it, while others find it frustrating. There is no disadvantage to the food combining […]
August 10, 2014

Potatoes the American Staple Food and a Healthy Starch

 Archaeologists found potato remains as far back as 500 BC in the ancient ruins of Peru and Chile. Today, potatoes are a staple food here in […]
August 10, 2014

Flour and Water

 Chef Bill describes how the combination of flour and water may lead to an unhealthy body. Chef Bill also gives examples of food many people eat […]
July 29, 2014

Food Pyramid

 The plant-based food pyramid is based on the principles of high nutrient low calorie eating. Low-calorie, nutrient dense foods are at the base of the pyramid, […]