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Did you know you may have an effective natural insect repellent in your kitchen right now? Often used fresh or dry as a way to add flavor and aroma to soups, stews and sauces, bay leaves can be your secret ...

The Germans called it “The Year of the Beggar.” The New Englanders called it “Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death.” From his home in Monticello, Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Never were such hard times.” Writer Mary Shelley described a June outing ...

Most of us have at least one package of flour on our pantry shelf. If you have a stockpile or are considering starting one, you may be wondering: How long does flour stay fresh? Flour is the powder created by ...

Lisa Starr calls herself a “drum medicine woman,” but she also can call herself an architect. In an effort to live more sustainably, Lisa studied earthbag home design. As someone who enjoys living near the California coast, she purchased property ...

Powdered milk, a dairy product made by evaporating milk to a dried form, is a great addition to your pantry. It is useful as an inexpensive alternative to milk in recipes and is handy to have around when you run ...

What do you think of when you smell cinnamon? For many of us, the powerful spice’s aroma brings back memories of holidays or cozy winter nights by the fireplace. Or, maybe your grandma treated you to cinnamon rolls or toast ...

They are the pride of summer gardeners and the mainstay of many Italian dishes. They also add texture and flavor to sandwiches. People all over the world love tomatoes. In fact, contrary to what you might expect, China reigns as ...

If you could eat something that could boost your eye health, strengthen your bones, increase your body’s healing processes and aid your digestion, would you eat it? What about if that same food was easy to grow or inexpensive to ...

Nature gives us a great hint for choosing healthy fruits and vegetables – color. The darker the berry, the higher the antioxidant value. Similarly, the darker the shade of lettuce is, the higher its nutritional content. Take iceberg lettuce, for ...

It is hard to picture Ryan Halpin as a clean-shaven corporate executive working 50 hours a week, but that is how he was before he followed his dream of pursing an off-the-grid lifestyle. Halpin — with his long hair and ...