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Excalibur Food Dehydrator
2008-04-05 04:10:00
About a week ago I purchased an Excalibur food dehydrator and I've been having a lot of fun with it. Dehydrators are popular with raw foodists because they enable one to make healthy snacks and meals that aren't heated over 118 degrees. (Raw foodists believe that heating food over 118 degrees destroys the natural enzymes in the food). While I don't necessarily consider myself a "raw foodist," I do try to eat as much wholesome, raw, unprocessed food as I can and a dehydrator is a great way to make things more interesting in the healthy eating department. In addition to creating "raw" foods, a dehydrator can be used to make jerky, preserve fresh fruits and vegetables from your garden, make homemade energy bars and granola bars, make fruit roll-ups, re-crisp stale crackers, raise yeast breads, and much more. Raw foodists also use dehydrators to warm up cold dishes like raw soup and raw lasagna. I chose the Excalibur because it seems to have the best feedback from people wh...
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10 Health Benefits of Mulberries
2008-04-04 04:05:00
I'm a huge fan of berries of all kinds, but I'd never had a mulberry until I saw a bag of dried mulberries in Whole Foods the other day and decided to give them a try. I didn't know anything about mulberries, which are also known as morus fruits, except that they are mentioned in the popular nursery rhyme, "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush." I guess I've been missing out because they taste great and they're full of nutrition. They are considered an important food remedy in Chinese medicine. Here are ten health benefits. It should be noted that many of these benefits have not been scientifically verified but are traditional folk remedies that have developed in countries where mulberries have been eaten for hundreds of years. Cancer Prevention Mulberries are a good source of resveratrol, a potent phytonutrient also found in grapes that researchers believe can prevent cancer and aid in the fight of existing cancers. Life Extension Because of their resveratrol content, m...
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Beware of the Lemon Wedge
2008-03-19 23:34:00
Next time you order an iced tea at your favorite dining establishment, you might want to say "hold the lemon wedge." What's the problem with the wedge, you ask? This story should probably be filed under "things you wish you didn't know" but I'm going to let you know anyway. Microbiologist Anne LaGrange did an investigation and found all kinds of fecal organisms and bacteria from human skin and saliva. She tested 76 lemon slices from 21 restaurants. 70 percent of the slices were covered in bacteria. It makes sense if you think about it - that lemon wedge has been handled by a lot of people before it actually makes it onto your glass. People's hands are all over it and then you drop it into your drink and sip their germs through a straw. LaGrange says: "I don't need a schmear of feces with my food, I would characterize that as pretty disgusting. " Between the contaminated ice cubes and the lemon wedges, is it safe to drink anything in restaurants? And if you thought ...
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Boston Bans Trans Fats
2008-03-14 03:12:00
Following in the footsteps of New York and Philadelphia, Boston has become the third U.S. city to ban trans fats in restaurants, grocery stores, and hospitals. Trans fats are artificially solidified oils that are used in foods to prolong shelf life. They are usually listed as "partially hydrogenated" on the label. Trans fats cause hardening of the arteries and clogged arteries and may lead to health problems such as type 2 diabetes. Despite this, more and more products contain some form of it. In fact, it can be difficult to find packaged foods that don't contain it these days. The ruling does not cover prepackaged foods sold in these establishments, but only foods prepared in the restaurant, hospital, or store.
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In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto
2008-02-27 03:47:00
I haven't read Michael Pollan's new book, In Defense of Food , but after reading the interview with Pollan on Alternet (Michael Pollan Debunks Food Myths) I'm definitely adding it to my reading list. Pollan argues that we as a society have gotten too far away from "real food" and, thanks to food industry marketing, have become dependent on processed, fake foods that have little resemblance to the food our grandparents ate. He says we need to get back to cooking from scratch and that it's the food industry that has convinced us we're too busy to cook. With all the time we spend surfing the Internet, watching tv, and talking on the cell phone, surely we can find the time to make a decent meal, one that doesn't come out of a box, have 50 preservatives and artificial colorings, and have the life zapped out of it in the microwave. He also says we need to get away from the guilt we feel around food and learn to celebrate what we eat rather than fear it. We shouldn't be afra...
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Meat Recall Reveals Sickness in Meat Industry
2008-02-20 03:30:00
In the wake of the recall of 143.4 million pounds of beef from the Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company, the USDA wants to assure you that the cows in question were not necessarily "sick" but just "non-ambulatory," meaning the reason they had to be moved with a forklift to the slaughterhouse may have been because their legs were broken or injured and not necessarily because the cows were "sick." It's illegal to put meat from "downed" or "non-ambulatory" cattle into the food supply because it has a higher risk of being contaminated with diseases and bacteria like mad cow disease, E.coli, and salmonella. While the animals themselves may not have been sick, the people responsible for this level of animal cruelty definitely are. It's disturbing to think about the suffering these animals underwent and how long it might've been going on before they were caught in the act. Animals that are giving up their lives to be on your dinner table deserve, at the very least, to be treated...
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Banana Worm Bread, Anyone?
2008-02-13 02:11:00
Ode Magazine has an article in their new issue called "We should start eating insects". While it's true that eating insects is a normal practice in many parts of the world and that insects contain protein and other nutrients that are good for us, I don't think I'll be frying up a pan of worms anytime soon. For you brave souls who'd like to try eating insects, check out the article for recipes like Banana Worm Bread (calls for 1/4 cup dry-roasted army worms - yum!), Mealworm Fried Rice, Rootworm Beetle Dip, and Ant Brood Tacos. Judging from the comments on the article, it seems at least a few people are open-minded enough to try some of these recipes. One person said: "Where can I find insects for use as ingredients? Is this something I have to dig up in my yard, or are there markets or online stores where I can order these goodies?" I did some Googling and found a list of places to buy edible insects online. You can buy everything from Roasted Pregnant Crickets to Cheddar ...

10 Foods That Boost Memory
2008-02-10 01:14:00
Here are ten foods that may improve your memory, if you can remember to eat them. You might notice that many of the foods on this list are red or purple in color. That's because the phytochemical that colors them, anthocyanin, is the same phytochemical that's good for your brain. Blueberries Blueberries have been shown in numerous studies to do wonderful things for memory and the brain in general. Old rats that were fed blueberries scored the same as young rats on memory tests. Blueberries contain anthocyanin, a known memory-boosting phytochemical. They also contain many other phytochemicals that may contribute to healthy brain function. Apples Apples contain high levels of quercetin, an antioxidant that has been shown in recent studies to protect against Alzheimer's disease. Although it is also present in the flesh, the most quercetin is found in the skin. Red apples also contain anthocyanin in their skins. Spinach One study found that feeding rats spinach prevented a...
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Lutein and Eye Health
2008-02-04 02:34:00
Lutein is a carotenoid antioxidant that is found in many fruits and vegetables. It is also a yellow-orange pigment that gives those vegetables their yellow and orange colors. Lutein is believed to be important for eye health, providing possible protection against cataracts and macular degeneration. It is naturally present in the macula area of the retina. The macula is the part of the retina that is responsible for central vision. In macular degeneration, it is the central area of vision that is lost. Dark leafy green vegetables like kale, spinach, Romaine lettuce, collard greens, Swiss Chard, and turnip greens are high in lutein. Other lutein-rich foods include eggs, broccoli, tomatoes, avocados, parsley, corn, sweet potatoes, squash, mangoes, and papaya. Several studies have suggested a direct correlation between consumption of lutein and a reduced risk of developing macular degeneration and cataracts. Though researchers still have a lot to learn about the relationsh...
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10 Foods for Eye Health
2008-02-03 23:45:00
Here are ten foods that will help maintain eye health and that may protect against cataracts, macular degeneration, and other eye problems. Avocados Avocados are one the most nutrient-dense foods that exist, so it's no wonder they're great for your eyes. They contain more lutein than any other fruit. Lutein is important in the prevention of macular degeneration and cataracts. They are also a great source of other important eye nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin E. Carrots Carrots have long been recognized as an eye food due to their high levels of vitamin A. Broccoli Broccoli is a good source of vitamin C, calcium, lutein, zeaxanthin, and sulforaphane. Eggs Eggs are an excellent source of eye nutrients like vitamin A, zinc, lutein, lecithin, B12, vitamin D, and cysteine. Spinach Another great source of vitamin A, spinach also contains other important eye nutrients including lutein and zeaxathin. Kale Like spinach, kale is a good source of v...
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Avocado Thieves Strike Before Super Bowl
2008-02-03 21:33:00
Four days before Super Bowl Sunday, the second-biggest guacamole consumption day of the year, thieves stole $2,500 worth of avocados from the avocado grove of Jim Shanley in Visalia, California. Workers in the grove saw an SUV speeding away with the avocados around 9am on Wednesday morning. Looks like somebody was planning a big Super Bowl Party. It turns out that avocado theft is a big problem in California even when Super Bowl Sunday isn't looming on the calendar. "Right now, at the beginning of the season, we're looking at a quality crop and strong prices -- anywhere from $1.30 a pound and up, depending on size and quality," Witney said. "When we have these conditions, thefts are all too common." See Also 20 Facts About Avocados Super Bowl Sunday Is Avocado Day Sunday
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Free Rice Is Nice
2008-02-01 05:27:00
Want to help feed the hungry while improving your vocabulary skills? Answer multiple-choice vocabulary questions on Free Rice .com and they will donate 20 grains of rice to those in need for every question you get right. The rice is paid for by advertisers and is distributed by the United Nations World Food Program. As of yesterday, 16,618,642,590 grains of rice had been donated. Depending on how well you answer the questions, you will move up or down levels. The highest level is 55. According to the site, it is rare for people to get higher than 48 without cheating. What a great idea - a chance to improve you vocabulary while doing something nice for the world!
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Cinnamon Pita Chips Recipe
2008-01-13 00:54:00
Here's a sweet variation on the pita chips recipe I posted recently. These chips use vegan butter and cinnamon instead of olive, garlic, and herbs. Ingredients 3 large pita pockets 3 T. brown sugar 3 T. melted vegan butter such as Earth Balance (or regular butter if you prefer) 2 tsp. ground cinnamon Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Grease foil with a light coating of olive oil. Cut pita pockets into triangles and then separate them where they are still connected to the other half. Place triangles on cookie sheet (what used to be the inside of the pita should be facing up). Using a brush, coat each triangle with the melted butter. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over triangles. (You can also mix the sugar and cinnamon into the butter and brush it all on together if you like.) Place in oven and bake for 6-8 minutes depending on thickness of pita bread. You might want to do a couple of test triangles first to see what the...
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Thyme Tea to Treat Colds and Flu
2008-01-12 04:06:00
Thyme tea is a popular home remedy for colds and flus. Drinking thyme tea may help you fight infection, clear your upper respiratory system of mucus, and calm your cough. In addition to being good for colds and flus, thyme tea is said to help digestion, freshen breath, and lift one's spirits. You can purchase thyme tea at the health food store, but all you need to make it at home is some dried thyme and boiling water. Just add a teaspoon of thyme for every cup of boiling water. See Also 17 Facts About Thyme Thyme for Courage Rosemary for Remembrance Oregano for Joy
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Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Cilantro Pesto Recipe
2008-01-11 23:00:00
A while back I posted a recipe for vegan cilantro pesto and I've been having fun finding new ways to use it. Recently I stuffed cherry tomatoes with it and really liked the results. Ingredients 12 cherry tomatoes 2 cups loosely packed cilantro (stems removed) 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 2 tablespoons vegan parmesan like Parma (or regular Parmesan if you prefer) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic 2-4 teaspoons water (depending on desired consistency) 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Directions Blend everything but the tomatoes in a food processor and blend until smooth. Use more or less water to get the thickness you desire for the pesto. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and scoop out the insides with a small spoon or melon baller. Use a small spoon to fill tomatoes with pesto. Chill and serve. See Also Raw Vegan Cilantro Pesto Recipe Cilantro Lime Dressing Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe Growing Cilantro
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Oregano for Joy
2008-01-11 22:45:00
Oregano means "joy of the mountain" and is derived from the Greek oras, meaning "mountains," and ganos, meaning "joy". In Greek mythology, Aphrodite created oregano as a symbol of happiness. The Greeks placed oregano on graves to help spirits find happiness in death. So does oregano really make you happier? Though there's no scientific research to back it up, many people report that oil of oregano eases symptoms of depression and anxiety, so there may indeed be something to this herb's uplifting properties. See Also Rosemary for Remembrance Thyme for Courage Thyme Tea 17 Facts About Thyme
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17 Facts About Thyme
2008-01-11 01:37:00
There are more than 100 varieties of thyme. The ancient Egyptians used thyme in the mummification process. Thyme has been associated with courage since ancient times. The Greeks, the Romans, the Scottish highlanders, and the knights of the Middle Ages all thought thyme brought one strength and courage. The ancient Greeks sprinkled thyme in their baths. When the Greeks said that someone "smelled of thyme" it meant that the person was elegant, refined, and stylish. The Greeks burnt it as incense in sacred temples. The Romans used thyme in the treatment of depression. Thyme was placed in coffins to ensure passage to the next world. Thyme was sacred to the Druids, who used it to treat depression and ward off negativity. In the Middle Ages, people placed it under their pillows to prevent nightmares and aid sleep. Fairies are said to love thyme. In France and England, people often created a bed of thyme to attract fairies and make them feel at home in the garden. Oberon, th...
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How to Make Cinnamon Tea
2008-01-03 04:51:00
Cinnamon tea is a great way to reap the health benefits of cinnamon. You can buy cinnamon tea but it's quite easy to make your own with the following recipe. Ingredients 1 cinnamon stick 1 c. of boiling water Directions Break cinnamon stick into pieces and place in a cup. Add boiling water. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. You can keep adding hot water to the cup to enjoy all day long. Use more or less cinnamon depending on the strength you prefer. You can also place a cinnamon stick in any tea while it steeps to add flavor and health benefits. See Also 10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon Cinnamon Facts Cinnamon and Diabetes Cinnamon Allergy
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Thyme for Courage
2008-01-03 02:24:00
Since ancient times, thyme has been associated with courage and has been used as a natural antidepressant. The Greek work for courage is thumus and some contend "thyme" is derived from this word. The Romans put thyme in their bathwater to give themselves courage and strength before battle. They also used thyme to treat depression. The Scottish highlanders drank wild thyme tea to muster courage and to ward off nightmares. Thyme was sacred to the Druids, who used it to treat depression and ward off negativity. In the Middle Ages, ladies embroidered images of thyme on scarves for their knights to wear in battle, believing it would give them courage. So how did thyme get the reputation for inspiring courage and lifting the spirits? The scent of thyme is invigorating and pleasant but there may be more to it than that. In aromatherapy, thyme is considered a circulatory system stimulant and is said to raise low blood pressure, which is often a cause of lethargy and depressi...
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Rosemary for Remembrance
2008-01-02 08:38:00
Rosemary has been associated with improving the memory for thousands of years. What is the truth behind this longstanding belief? Throughout history, mourners would often carry sprigs of rosemary at a funeral and toss it into the coffin before it was buried to ensure that the deceased would not be forgotten. The goddess of knowledge in Greek mythology, Minerva, is associated with rosemary. The nine Muses in Greek mythology, who play an important role in inspiration and memory, are often depicted with rosemary in their hands. The Muses' mother was Mnemosyne, the personification of memory. Sir Thomas More said about rosemary: "It is the herb sacred to remembrance and, therefore, to friendship; whence a sprig of it hath a dumb language that maketh it the chosen emblem of our funeral wakes and in our buriall grounds." In the Grete Herbal, published in 1529, the following description of rosemary is found: 'ROSEMARY. - For weyknesse of ye brayne. Against weyknesse of the brayne a...
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Hotel Room Glasses - A Horror Story
2008-01-01 22:18:00
If you've recently stayed in a hotel and used the glasses in the room, you will be sickened by this report (if not by the glasses themselves!) And you thought you only had to worry about what was on the bedspread ...
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25 Facts About Beets
2007-12-30 02:10:00
Beets (beta vulgaris) are a member of the order of flowering plants called Caryophyllales, which also includes bougainvillea, cacti, amaranth, carnations, spinach, and venus fly traps. Modern beets are derived from wild sea beets that originated around the coasts of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Around 800 BC, an Assyrian text describes beets growing in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the wonders of the ancient world. Beets were an important plant for both the ancient Greeks and Romans. Beets of this period were white or black rather than red. The Roman name for the beet plant was "beta" while the Greeks referred to it as "teutlion." At first, the Greeks used just the leaves of the plant, both medicinally and as a culinary herb. The Romans used the leaves as a culinary herb and as a medicine and they also used the beetroot as medicine before the Greeks began doing so. By the 3rd century AD, the Romans had begun using the beetroot as food rather than just medi...
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Baked Pita Chips Recipe
2007-12-29 03:46:00
One of the easiest healthy snacks to make is baked pita chips. This recipe uses garlic and rosemary as a seasoning but you can use your imagination and top these with just about any combination of herbs and spices. Ingredients 3 pita pockets 1/4 c. olive oil 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 3 T. dried rosemary Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Grease foil with a light coating of olive oil. Cut pita pockets into triangles and then separate them where they are still connected to the other half. Place triangles on cookie sheet (what used to be the inside of the pita should be facing up). In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. Using a brush, coat each triangle with the olive oil mixture. Don't overdo it. All you need is a light brushing of oil. Sprinkle dried rosemary over the triangles. (You can also mix the rosemary into the olive oil and brush it on, but it's easier to get the amount of rosemary ...
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18 Facts About Cinnamon
2007-12-22 20:56:00
You may already know that cinnamon is good for you, but did you know there is a mythological creature called the Cinnamon Bird? Here are some interesting facts and trivia about this extraordinary spice. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) is a tree belonging to the Lauraceae family. The bark of the tree is what is used as a spice. True cinnamon, or Ceylon cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon). Cassia, a related spice, is sometimes sold as cinnamon but it is not "true cinnamon." Cassia is sometimes called "Indonesian cinnamon" or "Chinese cinnamon." In fact, most powdered cinnamon sold in the United States is actually cassia. It is harder to find true Ceylon cinnamon. Cinnamon gets is scent and flavor from a chemical compound called cinnamaldehyde. The word cinnamon comes from the Greek kinnamomon. Cinnamon is mentioned in Chinese writings as far back as 2800 BC. In the book of Exodus, God instructs Moses to make a holy anointing oil out of cinnamon, cass...
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Vegan Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
2007-12-22 00:30:00
Rice Krispie treats were always one of my favorite snacks as a kid, but the traditional version isn't very healthy. Rice Krispies cereal contains high fructose corn syrup, something we want to avoid if possible. So instead of Rice Krispies I've used puffed brown rice cereal which has only one ingredient: brown rice. This recipe doesn't use marshmallows or butter, which makes it suitable for vegans. It uses brown rice syrup instead of the traditional corn syrup and it uses brown sugar rather than white sugar. To keep the recipe on the healthier side, use a natural peanut butter without partially hydrogenated vegetable oils or high fructose corn syrup. Since we're leaving out the high fructose corn syrup from the cereal it would be senseless to add it back in with the peanut butter, wouldn't it? Ingredients 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. brown rice syrup 1 c. peanut butter 7 c. puffed brown rice cereal Directions Combine sugar and brown rice syrup in saucepan and bring to a ...
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25 Facts About Olive Oil
2007-12-22 00:06:00
What's not to love about olive oil? It's delicious, it goes great with almost everything, and it's good for you. Read on for some facts about what some refer to as "liquid gold." The olive tree is native to the Mediterranean, where olive oil has been an important part of life for thousands of years. In Ancient Greece, women applied olive oil to their skin and hair after bathing as protection from the elements and to maintain a pleasant fragrance. In Homer's Odyssey, the Phaeacian princess Nausicaa carries a golden flask filled with olive oil. She and her maids anoint themselves with the oil after bathing in the river. In Homer's Iliad, Hera removes cleans her skin with ambrosia and anoints herself with olive oil. The women of Ancient Greece created eye shadow by mixing ground charcoal with olive oil. Dead bodies were often anointed with olive oil to mask the smell. In Homer's Iliad, Aphrodite anoints the dead body of Hector with rose-scented olive oil. During...
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Orange Icing Recipe (Dairy-free and Vegan)
2007-12-19 21:21:00
This easy orange icing recipe is very similar to the easy icing recipe. The only difference is the use of orange juice instead of water. It's great on cookies, orange cake, angel food cake, and cupcakes. I also love orange icing on chocolate cake and brownies. You can add more or less orange juice to get the consistency you need. (Note: Because regular powdered sugar is not a vegan ingredient due to the processing methods used, strict vegans will need to either make their own powdered sugar or purchase a vegan powdered sugar such as Hain Organic Powdered Sugar) Ingredients 4 c. powdered sugar 1/4 c. orange juice Directions Blend with a spoon until smooth and creamy. Related Content Easy Dairy -Free Icing Recipe (Vegan ) Dark Chocolate Frosting Recipe (Dairy-free and Vegan)
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20 Facts About Parsley
2007-12-18 05:24:00
Parsley is a member of the Umbelliferae family, which also includes celery, carrots, dill, cilantro, caraway, cumin, and the poisonous hemlock. Nobody is certain where parsley originated, though it is said by some to have originated in Sardinia. There are two types commonly used as an herb, curly leaf and flat leaf. Flat leaf is often referred to as Italian parsley. The Ancient Romans loved parsley. In the first century AD, Pliny wrote that no salad or sauce should be served without parsley. He also wrote that all classes of people loved parsley. The Ancient Greeks believed parsley sprung from the blood of the hero Archemorus after he was killed by a dragon. The Greeks used parsley for funeral wreaths and in garlands for the winners of the Nemena and Isthmian sporting games. There was an ancient belief that plucking a sprig of parsley while saying one's enemy's name would bring about the death of said enemy. Corpses were sprinkled with parsley to help eliminate the s...
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25 Facts About Carrots
2007-12-16 03:18:00
Carrots are a root vegetable that originated in Afghanistan. They were purple, red, white, and yellow, but never orange. They are a member of the Umbelliferae family, which also includes celery, parsley, dill, cilantro, caraway, cumin, and the poisonous hemlock. Both the Ancient Greeks and Romans cultivated carrots. The Ancient Greeks called the carrot a philtron, which translates to "love charm." They believed the carrot made both men and women more amorous. Hippocrates recommended women eat carrot seeds to prevent pregnancy. Some modern studies indicate there may be some validity to this and that eating carrot seeds after intercourse may in fact prevent the egg implantation process and block progesterone synthesis. Hippocrates created a broth recipe for good health consisting of carrots, celery, root parsley, and leeks. As a joke, Caligula fed the entire Roman Senate nothing but dishes made of carrots at a banquet in the hope that their animal natures would overtake t...
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Easy Dairy-Free Icing Recipe (Vegan)
2007-12-15 00:22:00
The simplest dairy-free, vegan icing or frosting recipe you can make only contains two ingredients: powdered sugar and water. It's great on angel food cake, pastries, donuts, and cookies. It takes only five minutes to make. You can add more or less water to get the consistency you need. You can also change the flavor by adding vanilla, almond, peppermint, or other extracts, though these aren't necessary. (Note: Because regular powdered sugar is not a vegan ingredient due to the processing methods used, strict vegans will need to either make their own powdered sugar or purchase a vegan powdered sugar such as Hain Organic Powdered Sugar) Ingredients 4 c. powdered sugar 1/4 c. water 1/2 t. vanilla, almond, or other extract (optional) Directions Blend with a spoon until smooth and creamy. Related Content Dark Chocolate Frosting Recipe (Dairy -free and Vegan )
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