Is there anything more delicious than late summer watermelon, ripened in the hot sun until juicy and fragrant? Not really, and when you find yourself wilting in the late summer heat, a cold watermelon agua fresca or icy watermelon slushie are perfect to help you cool down and relax. Adults and kids alike will love them, and it's easy to add your own spin with extra flavorings … [Read more...] about Extra watermelon? Try these refreshing drinks
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OJ offers lots of health benefits
At least 170 phytochemicals have been identified in orange juice. Orange juice also contains vitamin C, carotenoids and fiber. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that drinking one extra glass of citrus juice reduces the risk of stroke by about 20 percent. According to the University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter, research … [Read more...] about OJ offers lots of health benefits
Canning history: How canned food revolutionized society
You might not realize it, but the humble cans of soup gathering dust in your pantry helped revolutionize the world. And believe it or not, canned food actually started as a weapon of war. Canning was invented in 1809 by Nicolas Appert in response to a request by the French army to create a method for preserving foods for a long period of time. Large armies require lots of … [Read more...] about Canning history: How canned food revolutionized society
No time, no problem: Stir-together five bean salad
Crisp, cold, sweet and sour, this easy five bean salad is a quick side dish that feeds a huge crowd and can mostly be assembled with pantry ingredients. It's vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free, which makes it a good choice for diners with varying or unknown dietary needs. The dressing is easy to alter to your preferences -- go heavy on the vinegar for a … [Read more...] about No time, no problem: Stir-together five bean salad
A salad fit for an emperor
When did humans first look at a bowl of leaves and decide that it would taste better with some vinaigrette?It's impossible to pinpoint where and when someone first came up with salad, but according to the Oxford Dictionary of Food and Drink in America, a dish we might recognize as a garden salad became popular during the Roman Empire, when people ate piles of leafy raw … [Read more...] about A salad fit for an emperor