Every year, millions of Christians start observing the season of Lent. This is the season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. However, before Lent begins, there are huge parties and celebrations before the season of repentance begins. The biggest party/parade is called Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, or in other countries, Carnival.
Velveeta cheese was a staple in our house when I was growing up in the 60″s and 70’s. My mother used it for everything: grilled cheese sandwiches, casseroles, her cheese soufflé, etc. I have no idea what the ingredients were back then, but today, there are 21 ingredients, and most
Walk down any grocery aisle, and you’ll see them everywhere: soybean oil, canola oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, grapeseed oil. These inexpensive, neutral-tasting fats are used in restaurant fryers, salad dressings, packaged snacks, and even foods marketed as “healthy.” Lately, though, many health-minded and traditional-food communities have
While we are planning our garden and clearing the property, we are also getting our compost pile ready for natural fertilizer. After a lot of research, this is what I have discovered Composting sounds intimidating until you realize it’s basically organized rotting—and nature is very good at that. A compost
Healthy eating doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, restrictive, or trendy. At its core, it’s about choosing foods that support your body, energy, and long-term well-being. One approach that’s gained a lot of attention is eating organic—and for good reason. But what does “organic” really mean, and how can it fit
People always ask how it happened, like there was a single moment where I signed a contract or tripped and fell into a pile of kittens. The truth is less dramatic and more familiar: one cat became two, two became “just one more,” and suddenly I was buying litter in
My journey really started about ten years ago. I’ve always loved cooking and baking, but back then it looked very different from what I do now. Most of my recipes relied on processed, store-bought ingredients. And while I know it’s nearly impossible to avoid the store altogether, I slowly started
In my travels of learning to eat to improve my health, I found that probiotics are the best foods that you can consume. Now, probiotics are friendly bacteria that live inside you and give you many health benefits. They can improve your digestive health, give your immunity a boost, help
