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Microgreens are easy to grow, care for, and eat! Microgreens’ popularity started in high-end chef cooking for fancy dining but has since grown into a commonplace flavor component in homes across the globe. In addition, several different microgreens can be quickly grown and harvested. Typically between a couple of days and a few weeks. Growing ... Read more
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In the span of human food innovations, vinegar is as old as you can get. Historians date this preservative to about 3000 B.C. in ancient Egypt. These days it is experiencing renewed popularity in the form of apple cider vinegar and pickle juice. When comparing the potential uses of pickle juice vs apple cider vinegar, ... Read more
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Pothos plants are popular houseplants because of their easy care and adaptability. While they can adapt to a range of lighting conditions, there are some essential factors to consider when it comes to providing pothos with the right amount of light. The Importance of Light for Pothos Pothos are tropical plants native to the forests ... Read more
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The concept of combining chicken and waffles has been around since the 1600s when early versions of waffles were being topped with pulled chicken and gravy by home cooks in Pennsylvania Dutch country. But it wasn’t until 1938 that the soul-food-inspired concept of fried chicken and waffles first appeared in the Wells Supper Club in Harlem, New ... Read more
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The polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) is a low-maintenance, colorful plant that’s fun to grow indoors as well as in garden beds. Best known for its dark green and white, pink, red, or purple freckles of variegation, this is also one of the easiest plants to propagate at home. You can use three propagation methods: ... Read more
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Are you looking for a way to boost your creativity and make your home more inviting? From classic neutrals to bold blues and greens, we’ve rounded up the best and worst interior paint colors for creating an inspiring home workspace. Learn which colors are most likely to spark creativity—and which could be holding you back. ... Read more
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Did you know that several fruits and vegetables are artificial? It’s true, but it might not mean what you think. Humans created these fruits and vegetables through selective and cross-breeding, creating new varieties of desired traits, including appearance and flavor. Additionally, open-pollinated fruits and veggies often experience cross-pollination by insects such as bees, butterflies, and ... Read more
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The best air fryer recipes are those that work great every time with just a tiny adjustment to suit your own air fryer. And a collection of air fryer recipes is great to have on hand for last-minute meals, or for food prepping for the week. Either way, you’ll be making something delicious. These chicken ... Read more
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If you want to take your summer fruit game to another level, yellow watermelon is the way to go! This unique and tasty treat is a conversation starter for sure. We’ll discuss everything from where to find them, store them, cut them up, grow them, and include some facts you won’t want to miss. First: ... Read more
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If you’ve been looking for a unique chicken breed that stands out from the rest, look no further! We’ve rounded up eighteen black chicken breeds that make a great addition to any home flock. Featuring the world’s most expensive chicken- and some breeds even have black bones, organs, skin, and meat! A-Z List of 18 Black Chicken ... Read more
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This creamy cajun chicken pasta combines juicy, perfectly blackened, smoky chicken breasts with a light cream sauce topped with fresh, acidic tomatoes and sliced green onions for a lovely pop of color and flavor. Serve this dish with some warm bread and a side salad, and you’ll be in pasta paradise! This recipe is adapted from The Comfortable ... Read more
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Pets and plants help make a house a home. But according to the ASPCA, 9.8% of calls to the Animal Poison Control Center in 2021 were the result of pets ingesting indoor and outdoor plants. Pothos, a very popular family of houseplants, have a reputation for being poisonous to pets. But are pothos toxic to ... Read more
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A good source of protein and omega-3 fats, eggs are versatile, cheap, and popular. In 2018, Americans reportedly consumed about 279 eggs per person, or 95 million in all. While they can be eaten for any meal, or as a snack, they remain most popular as a breakfast food. After all, nothing starts your day ... Read more
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Are you looking for a practical plant that is simple to care for, functional, and delicious? Rosemary is a beautiful Mediterranean plant that thrives best in warm, humid climates and typically cannot survive frigid temperatures below 30F. The ideal temperature range is between 60 to 85 F (15 to 30 C). Here are some tips ... Read more
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Winter can be a tricky time of year to care for houseplants. Humidity levels drop, as does the amount of sunlight during the day. For some plants, this poses little risk; for others, they may not survive. We chatted with three plant professionals to get their expert winter houseplant care advice to make sure your ... Read more
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The common names of plants can be descriptive, catchy, and memorable. But they can also cause a lot of confusion because a plant can have many common names and be called something different in various parts of the country. To further confuse matters, two completely different plants can be called the same name. Dragon’s Tail, ... Read more
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If you want to add some variety to your plant collection, the highly unique Monstera obliqua plant is an excellent option. It has a classic green look, but the leaves provide a modern feel. Unfortunately, taking care of this plant is challenging, and the leaves can be fragile. So you’ll want to learn a bit ... Read more
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Pothos is often recommended for houseplant beginners due to its hard-to-kill nature. But it can still get sunburnt and die. You might think pothos sunburn only has to do with the lighting, but you’ll also need to look at some other factors for your plant to recover. The Ideal Lighting For Pothos First, let’s start ... Read more
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Rating: 5/10 The 2018 documentary The Biggest Little Farm is a carefully paced, thoughtful exploration of the joys and difficulties of a biodiverse, ecologically sound approach to farming. In 2011, nature photographer John Chester and his wife, Molly, an organic chef, lived in a tiny apartment in Los Angeles. When the constant barking of their ... Read more
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Composting—the act of recycling organic matter, from food to lawn clippings—keeps biodegradable materials out of the waste stream while adding beneficial nutrients to the soil. Food, which occupies the largest space-by-volume in landfills, can break down in your backyard to help plants grow, increase moisture retention in the ground, and lower our carbon footprint by ... Read more
