FOOD SAVINGS TIP - Lemons - Save Your Lemons by giving them a good Soaking

Lemons soaking in water, Pic by Don Bobbitt

FOOD TIP

This is something we can all do.

I try to use at least one Lemon a day, either in my cooking or just sliced and dropped into my drinking water.

Well, if you haven't noticed our American grown Lemons are costing more than ever.

The main reason is that European and Asian countries, especially in China are buying up our American fresh fruits and vegetables so our supermarket suppliers have to purchase the lower quality replacements to sell to us.

Aromatherapy Essentials for the Novice, Understanding the advantages

Essential Oils, source: Public Domain

Aromatherapy has been used by people for literally thousands of years.

For some people it is a highly effective way to relieve stress and relax yourself.

For others aromatherapy can be used to ease pains.

Click on the link below to read a very good article by fellow Hub writer, Kathleen Odenthal.

Aromatherapy Essentials for the Novice

by Don Bobbitt, 2015

Eat Healthier, Grow Your Own Foods, know your Seeds

A Beautiful Backyard Home Garden. 

We all remember that last roadside stop we made and picked up those fresh grown vegetables, took them home and made one of the most delicious meals we have ever had.

We all want that level of flavor in our meals, flavors that are often the result of the gardening techniques used the chemicals avoided, and the freshness.

A Small Garden can still be a Good Garden

Well, you don’t have to own a large tract of land to grow at least some of your own foods and herbs.
Many people, living in homes on very small pieces of land are able to grow a surprising number of plants, herbs and other foods.
In fact, I know of people who only have a small area on their apartment patio who, through careful planning are growing seasonal foods and year-round herbs for their personal enjoyment.

Supermarkets and Meats, know how to protect your self when purchasing and handling

Fresh Supermarket Meats

Regardless of how hard the VEGANs and VEGETARIANS might complain, Americans are a nation of Meat-eaters.
So, we should all know at least a little something about those cuts of the different meats we purchase every day, then prepare and serve to ourselves and our families.

Just so you know, there are some basic federal standards on meats such as how to handle them, how they are graded and even recommendations on when to remove them from the shelf and we should take the time to understand these basics about the meats we eat.

But the bad news is that you might be surprised at how few real and enforceable standards actually exist.

By knowing the real standards, you will have a heads up over your fellow shoppers in your search for the best meats you can buy.