Simple Recipe Spot Light: Seaberry, Tomato, and Fig Chutney
Seaberry, Fig, and Tomato Chutney This Seaberry, Fig, and Tomato Chutney combines the delightfully sweet, tart, and savoury notes of mission figs, seaberries, and red mini plum tomatoes. It’s the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, creamy cheeses, or even as a versatile condiment to brighten up sandwiches. The combination of these flavours creates a chutney packed […]
Kombucha: A Timeless Brew for Gut Health and Wellness
A Brief History of Kombucha Centuries before we could identify probiotic microbes with microscopes, people were fermenting foods and drinks for preservation purposes and health benefits, from the days of Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder to 19th-century scientist Ilya Ilyich Metchnikoff, who were known to prescribe sour milk to cure intestinal issues and as a treatment […]
Introducing Haskap Berry: The New Blue Berry That is Winning Hearts
Greetings to all Haskap enthusiasts and those curious about this new super berry! Today, I want to introduce you to Harold Schalin, who has spent over 35 years as a landscaping professional. His passion for plants led him and his wife to embark on a unique journey – establishing Haskap Berry Farms Ltd in 2016. […]
Why is sea buckthorn great for permaculture projects?
Permaculture embraces symbiotic living – Sea Buckthorn embodies it. Permaculture gardening has gained widespread popularity for many reasons that resonate with contemporary global concerns and desires for sustainable living. At its core, a permaculture garden offers a holistic approach to agriculture and design rooted in principles that mimic natural ecosystems. It promises to produce food […]
My Top 5 Functional Foods & Why I Love Them
I talk a lot about functional foods and how, by including more foods with exceptional nutrient profiles or a simple abundance of the essential nutrients our bodies need, we can help sustain good health and fight certain diseases as we age. But the realm of nutrition is vast and, at times, perplexing. Amidst the plethora […]
