Posted in Recipes, October 27, 2015 If you want to make a chicken that is guaranteed to be succulent, tender and juicy, you can’t go wrong with the tried and true roasting method of beer can chicken. Sometimes called “drunken chicken” (or, for even more literal reasons, “beer butt chicken”) it’s a simple method of […]

Posted in Green Living, October 27, 2015 Saving energy doesn’t have to cost a bomb. In fact, making small changes to save energy reduces your energy consumption, and therefore reduces how much you spend on energy. So, putting some of these easy energy saving tips into practice means you reduce your carbon footprint and do […]

Like cream cheese and other soft cheeses, goat cheese lends itself as an excellent base for infused cheese spreads. Because chevre is such a simple ingredient, it lends itself to all types of flavor combinations, including dried fruit, herbs, garlic, and more. The process starts simply enough with chevre that has been softened at room […]

The pairing of spicy, fresh arugula and creamy, tangy goat cheese is a perfect salad year round. The flavors complement each other beautifully and are a great foundation for all types of other ingredients like pears, apples and cured meats. The following arugula goat cheese walnut salad is topped with candied walnuts and a delicate […]

If you’re looking to regulate your mood levels through aromatherapy, some science has shown that taking a few inhales of certain plant-based oils can actually impact your mood and physical health. We’ve pulled together 10 recommendations to help you reduce stress levels and clear your mind. 1.Lavender Image Courtesy of Wikimedia.org Lavender oil is easily […]

Medicinal strength oregano is a common cure for a variety of body ills including inflammation, allergies and more. It also has strong antibiotic properties and could possibly help decrease the severity of sinusitis and even cure common sinus infections. (If you suspect you have a serious health condition or have a fever, please consult your […]

Zinc is Mother Nature’s best natural cold remedy. One of the greatest immunity boosters available, take 25-50 milligrams per day as a preventative. Double the dose (check with your doctor to make sure this won’t interfere with other medications, please!) if you know you’re going to be exposed to a person suffering from a cold […]

Saline is no stranger to medical science. Washing anything in saline kills dangerous bacteria and reduces inflammation. Using a neti pot has been common practice in places like India for centuries, and this daily ritual is starting to catch on with allergy and sinusitis sufferers. If you’re already terribly congested, hold off using the neti […]

Vitamin C has been shown to reduce the duration and severity of common seasonal colds and flus (duh, right?). It is easily the most widely known natural cold remedy on earth, right along with chicken soup. While the scientific community keeps going back and forth about the efficacy large doses taken at once, since Vitamin […]

Menthol is derived from the potent distillation of other mint oils. This natural cold remedy creates a strong vapor (found in popular chest rubs) that can help open up clogged sinus cavities and can also soothe sore and scratchy throats. Mix in a few drops to coconut oil to create your own rub, and place […]

Help bolster your immune system and fight off the common cold with some of our favorite natural cold remedies. We’ve picked 10 that are known for a wide range of effects. Some will help with decongestion, some will help increase your natural immunity and some will address infection. Read on to learn more about curing […]

Even if you’re soft at heart, name your flock, refer to them as “the girls” and just can’t bring yourself to raise chickens for meat, they are very useful as livestock. You can just raise chickens for eggs and, at the same time, make use of their poop as awesome garden and vegetable fertilizer and take advantage […]

If there’s anything the scientific community is in full agreement on regarding natural cold remedies, it’s this: get a lot of sleep. In fact, not sleeping or resting is now found to be among the most common causes of an increase in symptoms once you start to get sick. So, when you start to feel […]

Saving energy doesn’t have to cost a bomb. In fact, making small changes to save energy reduces your energy consumption, and therefore reduces how much you spend on energy. So, putting some of these easy energy saving tips into practice means you reduce your carbon footprint and do a little bit to save the planet […]