There was a time when all but the most exotic delicacies came from a very tight radius around where our ancestors lived. As the industrial revolution drew people from the countryside into urban areas, food sources began to move further and further away from the home. While there were some resurgences such as the Victory
Every year when Earth Day rolls around, people are encouraged to do something good for the environment: plant a tree, recycle waste, participate in a riverbed cleanup, or just spend some time outside. Earth Day, which is April 22, is a great time to do something nice for the planet and is a great time
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Betta fish are one of the most popular kinds of fish that people keep in home aquariums, which isn’t super surprising. They’re charismatic little creatures, with bright colors and ruffle-y fins that are beautiful to look at. Betta fish, whose scientific name is Betta splendens, are native to Thailand, and they also have introduced,
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We are an animal family. Under our roof have lived rodents and reptiles, two spoiled cats dominates our sofas, and a flock of chickens squawks in the backyard whenever a squirrel hops by. For quite some time, the youngest human among us felt his turn to stake claim to a pet had come. And so
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We all know that indoor plants are beautiful to have around, providing a pop of green in your home all year long. And although they undoubtedly evolved to exist outside, indoor plants aren’t anything new. People have been keeping plants inside for millennia: as far back as 1000 BC, people in China cultivated indoor
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You have planted your seeds, nurtured them for a few days or weeks, and now you’re ready to harvest your first crop of microgreens. It’s an exciting moment any time you feel the satisfaction of feeding yourself with something you grew yourself. But once you’ve plucked all those pretty little sprouts, you want to
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The days the world of microgreens has come a long way. Gone are the days of limited choice when it comes to packing a nutrient punch into your diet. A whole world of sprouts and shoots are now showing up in culinary creations. And the best news? They’re incredibly easy to grow right from
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By Elena Sheppard It is officially apple season. And while an apple a day might keep the doctor away, certain types of apples are better for you than others. While comparing apples to apples might seem a bit overkill, there is somewhat of a hierarchy when it comes to apples and health. There are over
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By Elena Sheppard There is a place in Minnesota where the fields are literally filled with purple corn. It’s not a joke. Most of us have grown up eating white and yellow corn (corn on the cob, corn salad, canned corn), but we’re here to talk about purple corn and the surprising nutritional benefits packed
