Goji Berries – Super Fruit of the World
Chinese wolf berries, known in the modern western world as goji berries, are super fruits of the world. Native to southeastern Europe and Asia...
Getting To Know: Ground Sumac Spice
Sumac has long been used as a seasoning in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine (most notably as a key ingredients in za'atar) and there’s...
Cooking with Cast Iron — Caring, Cleaning & Seasoning
Almost every one knows of someone who has cast iron cookware that has been passed on with the generations. This is because a good...
Vegan, Vegetarian, Flexitarian, Pescatarian, and Pollotarian Explained
I recently discovered that there is actually a term for people who follow a vegetarian diet 90% of the time (give or take) –...
Seasonal Spotlight: Chive Buds & Blossoms
Chives with their beautiful purple buds are one of the prettiest things I’ve stumbled across at the farmers' market lately. And guess what? The...
Healthy Summer Green Smoothies 3-Ways
Knocking back a concoction of powerful nutrients in one drink is a great way to give your body a super-charged start to the day....
How to Cook Potatoes | Tips, Tricks & Easy Fried Potatoes
With over 200 varieties in the USA and Germany, potatoes are the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat. Which means,...
Tarragon – Benefits & Uses
Although tarragon is originally native to Siberia and western Asia, it is one of the classic herbs found in a French kitchen.
The name itself,...
Roasted Nuts (So Easy, So Good)
I especially love roasted nuts. And one benefit of roasting them is clear -- if you think roasted nuts taste better -- then roasting...
Ginger – Simply Good For You
Not only is ginger a versatile spice in the culinary world, it’s also one of the oldest and oh so popular natural remedies around.
One...
Green Smoothies & Spring Cleaning Your Body
With spring around the corner, our bodies naturally start to cleanse themselves by releasing toxins and cleaning the body from excess oils, fats, salt,...
Green Energy Smoothie
Easy to make and full of powerful nutrients, smoothies are a great way to a give your body a super-charged start to the day.
No...
3 Healthy Smoothies for your Post-Holiday Reboot
I’m guessing right about now I’m not the only one having some serious holiday excess regret. I only say that because that’s usually where...
To Chill or Not to Chill? Storing Fruits and Vegetables
I shop regularly, actually daily, but it’s sticky hot this summer in Hamburg and so I’m finding it hard to keep things like tomatoes...
Sage – The Holy Herb
In Greek mythology, sage was believed to be a powerful protector and healing agent that was sacred to the gods.
It was also commonly believed...
Maca Magic – A Superfood to Embrace
If you haven’t already been introduced to raw maca root powder, you may want to get acquainted.
For centuries, maca has been referred to as...
Little Fish: Sardines vs Anchovies
Ever wonder what the difference between a sardine and an anchovy is? Although many people think that sardine is just another name for anchovy,...
Ultimate Liver Flush Detox Drink
There are all sorts of things that can leave us feeling in need of a recharge, especially this time of year after weeks of...
Spotlight: Superfood Quinoa (Health Benefits, Cooking Tips & More)
For those of you who aren’t already familiar with the superfood quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), get ready to have your mind blown.
Originating from the South...
Fruit-Infused Spa Water
Keeping the body hydrated is essential to staying healthy as well as for maintaining the moisture level in your skin – important for looking...
