Persimmon’s native country is China, where it was nicknamed “Apple of the Orient“. From China, persimmon diffused into Japan, where it still plays a primary role in the Japanese cuisine, and then all over the world. Persimmon (Diospyros—Greek for “fruit of the gods“) is really not a fruit, but a large, round, succulent berry, with …
Whenever I’m cooking, I love the part when I add garlic. It just fills my kitchen with such a lovely aroma, and makes my mouth water like crazy. And I have a secret for getting only the best-tasting garlic: I grow it at home! Why Grow Garlic? The thing about garlic is that it’s good …
I remember attending a funeral years ago with my dad that really impacted me. The deceased wasn’t anyone I knew personally but there was a picture of her on the program that to this day is ingrained in my mind. It was from her wedding day and she was absolutely glowing in her beautiful white …
While the beginning of 2021 may have not been easy for a lot of us, it started tragically for Mrs. Sharon Dacera. She received a phone call around noon, on January 1st, 2021, saying that her 23-year-old daughter, Christine Angelica Dacera was dead. It is unimaginable the amount of pain and shock Mrs. Dacera felt …
Life is still fun without alcohol! In fact, for many people, it’s better than ever. No hangovers, no mood swings, no brain fog… it’s wonderful. But so much of our social culture is wrapped up in alcohol, that being alcohol-free can sometimes be isolating and lonely. Particularly when it’s all so new. Never Fear, Sober …
In December, Nicole and Ernie Nunez brought their beautiful baby girl, Amylea, into the world. However, when they brought her home, things quickly took a turn for the worst. “About a day after we went home from delivery is when she had her first seizure,” Nicole said. “She has a rare form of epilepsy. They …
There are quite a few articles out there at the moment with the headline “Meet Cambridge Scientist On Verge Of Curing Multiple Sclerosis.” Unfortunately, this headline is slightly misleading. Whilst there is a Cambridge scientist conducting research to try to combat MS, suggesting that Su Metcalfe is on the brink of success is premature. What …
When grandparents and grandchildren are able to live close together so that each can spend a great deal of time with the other, many fascinating bonds emerge! Not only that, but research shows that raising children near to their grandparents presents many scientific benefits, such that go beyond free, convenient babysitting for parents. While it’s …
There’s a lot of confusion out there when it comes to things like butter — especially grass-fed butter — and cooking oils. From margarine to butter to coconut oil and olive oil, figuring out which ingredients to add to your kitchen cabinet can feel incredibly overwhelming. Margarine is one of the most common ingredients out …
Keeping fruits and vegetables clean is an important step for making sure they’re safe to eat, yet it’s easy to skip or rush through. A quick rinse under the tap might seem enough, especially with organic produce. But it’s not just pesticides that can be an issue. Bacteria and germs can cling to the surface, …
Amanda Mack was preparing for another chapter in her college volleyball career when a sudden medical crisis changed everything. The 20-year-old athlete had recently transferred to the College of the Holy Cross and was looking forward to competing for the Crusaders, but a rare blood disorder left her fighting for her life within weeks. Mack …
For Hiyab and Wuhbto, ordinary childhood activities once came with extraordinary medical challenges. The sisters were born in Ethiopia as craniopagus twins, joined at the head and facing opposite directions, before traveling thousands of miles for a surgical procedure that would take more than 24 hours to complete. In February, surgeons at SSM Health Cardinal …