Consumers only expect one thing from cleaning products, and that is to clean. There are too many options available in the market. There are soaps, bleach, polishers, and specialized cleaners. But most people do not know that most of the products contain chemicals that harmful once touched or inhaled. In reality, some of these cleaners are the most toxic products that be found in every household. Many cleaning products can cause health hazard such as skin irritation, watery eyes, burns and some … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2019
Instant Pot Shrimp and Grits
I am a huge fan of shrimp and grits. When we travel around the South I will often get shrimp and grits at every restaurant we go to, if they serve it. I love trying different versions of this dish but my favorites usually involve a tomato based gravy with andouille sausage and very cheesy, flavorful grits. If you are looking for restaurant recommendations I must tell you that Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant has the best shrimp and grits I have ever tasted. Hands down, bar none, the … [Read more...]
What to Forage in Spring
Spring is finally here in many areas of the country. Hurray!!! For many of us nature lovers this means foraging and wildcrafting begins in earnest. The first fruits of spring bring such great joy and feelings of awakening and rebirth. Our heavier diets from the winter are gladly shed for the first spring greens and mushrooms. Before I began learning to forage for food my favorite thing about spring was flowers. Now my favorites are ramps and morel mushrooms. What could be better than gourmet … [Read more...]
Best Host Plants for Bees
Many billions of dollars in food crops grown in the US each year are made possible only through pollinators. We have over 4000 native bees in North America and many are suffering from population declines due to pesticide exposure, habitat losses, and disease. We should all be asking ourselves what we can do to assist struggling pollinators no matter if we live in the countryside or the big city. Gardens and habitats are much needed. Just think what we could accomplish if every homeowner … [Read more...]
4 Common Misconceptions About CBD & The Truth About It
Due to the media and how it was framed in pop culture in the past, marijuana is viewed in a certain way, and it actually gets in the way of the healing so many people could get from it. It’s viewed as something for stoners, teenagers, and musicians but that’s not all there is to it. Marijuana isn’t just a drug for a good time. It contains many properties that can actually be very beneficial for many conditions and ailments. We need to empower ourselves with knowledge about it. In order for … [Read more...]
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