7th Gen Blog

Some people have a sweet tooth. I, on the other hand, have a dip tooth: Everything from hummus to onion dip to that which I consider the avocado form of ice cream: guacamole.
 
Guacamole, to me, is worth every calorie--which boils down to about 300 per cup, comparable to an equal serving of nonpremium ice cream (and lower in calories than the also-delicious hummus, which brings in about 435 per cup). Created by the Aztecs in the 1500s, it was believed to be an aphrodisiac and was a prized delicacy of the emperor Montezuma.
 

Spring is here, and the world is brushing itself off to greet a new season of verdant growing. Your houseplants are no different! To make sure your favorite green pets are healthy and happy this spring, consider giving them a bath. Really. Dust and other household particles can easily settle on the tops and undersides of leaves, making it hard for plants to breathe.

For an easy clean-up of your house plants, follow these steps-

Ah, spring. Hopefully by the time you read this, it will have finally poked its overdue nose into these frigid outlands and launched the season's chores. There's soil to till, debris to clean up, mowers to tune, and, if you haven't yet, a compost bin to build.
 

Spring is here, and that means lightening up with some fresh and simple salads. When you’re looking for some variety from leafy greens, cucumber has to be one of the most refreshing veggies around. They are fantastic for anyone trying to increase their intake of fiber--not so much in the count per cup (just 4 percent of the recommended daily allowance) but because their natural water content enables the body to consume fiber more easily.