What is star anise? Also known as badiam, its pods look liked star-shaped pine cones and actually, they do come from a type of evergreen. However the Illicium v...
Did you know that the word avocado originally came from the Aztec (Nahuatl language) word ahuacate, which meant testicle?
It was because of its shape and the...
Frankincense and myrrh are two things we can’t help but associate with Christmastime. What are they?
Aromatic resin gums which are produced by small trees na...
Are Brazil nuts good for you? Do they contain toxic radiation? Can they cause a selenium overdose with side effects?
You may be surprised to hear the answer ...
Are peanuts good for you? These days they’re almost looked down upon as a lowbrow choice, but the truth is that if prepared properly, they’re extremely healthy ...
Is cinnamon bad for you? To even propose that question is sacrilegious according to many sources. They tout the laundry list of benefits associated with this sp...
Theoretically speaking, you could make tea with anything. The definition of tea is a beverage made by infusing parts of a plant in hot water. The definition doe...
Just because you’re an omnivore or herbivore (vegan) that doesn’t mean your pet should be on the same diet. Their bodies work differently and those healthy vege...
The Fearless Flyer, which is Trader Joe's monthly advertorial, describes them like this:
“We sell truckloads of almonds at Trader Joe's, and the best sellers, ...
It's not that Americans ever disliked guacamole, but throughout much of history it was a rarely consumed fruit outside of Latin cuisine. Avocados on salads and ...
Q: I have a chocolate lab and am regularly guilty of giving him table food. One hour ago I let him nibble on my leftover fruit salad from breakfast. My dog ate ...
