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Our Quail hatching
As you may know from my post back in July of 2016 we have been raising quail. We received our first batch or 50 day old chicks via the USPS mail. And due the large number of males in that batch we did have to take a number to the butcher. The quail was pretty Read more about Our Quail hatching[…]
Baby quails – too cute – great intro to sustainable farming
We just received our baby quail. These are very small birds that can be an easy introduction to raising food to eat. They are great for egg production and meat. They don’t take up much room. Only 1 sq ft per bird. They start producing eggs at 8 weeks and lay one everyday for life. Read more about Baby quails – too cute – great intro to sustainable farming[…]
Importance of flossing and is a water flosser a good alternative?
First off, I have to say that I am in the 88% of the United State’s population that doesn’t floss on a daily basis. I know I should floss more, but I am really not a big fan of the process of pushing and scrapping with a piece of string in-between my teeth to get Read more about Importance of flossing and is a water flosser a good alternative?[…]
Matcha Tea
Matcha Tea has been receiving a ton of attention in the natural health arena; this is because of its unique healing and preventative properties. Matcha tea is full of anti-oxidants and most importantly the antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). According to a study in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology – “The green tea Read more about Matcha Tea[…]
Product Review – Wine Aerator by Vino Aria
I would like to share with you a nifty wine gadget that you might want to try. It is a wine aerator by Vino Aria. I’ve been drinking wine for a better part of a decade, evenly spaced with a glass here and there. I’ve spread my wine love, having tasted rich California Zinfandels to Read more about Product Review – Wine Aerator by Vino Aria[…]
Pomegranate Ferment
This is a super simple ferment that not only gives you a great tasting snack, but is good for your gut! The benefits of fermenting are well know. It helps improve your gut flora, which in turn helps with digestion and improves your overall health. Once you have your pomegranates fermented you can add them Read more about Pomegranate Ferment[…]
Himalayan Crystal Salt: Pink Gold
Salt has been a key player in the survival of humankind as its ability to preserve foods was a foundation for civilization. The salt-shaker has been a staple of the dining room table, sitting next to its brother Pepper for ages. Yet, in recent years low-salt diets have become a fad, as salt has been Read more about Himalayan Crystal Salt: Pink Gold[…]
McDonalds Rejects GMO Potato
The McDonalds Corporation has stated that they will not sell french fries made from the recently approved “Innate” genetically engineered potato. The Capital Press reported that a McDonalds spokesperson stated, “McDonald’s USA does not source GMO potatoes nor do we have current plans to change our sourcing practice.” Genetically Modified Organisms and genetically engineered food products have Read more about McDonalds Rejects GMO Potato[…]
5 uses for coconut oil
Virgin Coconut Oil (VOC) has become the new “it” oil! And no wonder…it has been used for hundreds if not thousands of years by the Pacific Islanders and by many in various parts of Asia. It has amazing antifungal(i), brain boosting(ii), wound healing(iii), antiviral, and antibacterial(iv) properties. As such I have 5 great uses for Read more about 5 uses for coconut oil[…]
Paleo Chef Dressing – Product Review
What a wonderful day! Since I live in the highland desert area of Southern California the autumn weather is so lovely. With just a small hint of wind and the brisk air, it gives you the anticipation to the chilly nights and the upcoming holiday season. I decided I wanted to enjoy a crisp Read more about Paleo Chef Dressing – Product Review[…]