The term coleslaw came from the Dutch term koolsla, meaning cabbage salad. The kool part is the Dutch word for cabbage and the sla part is a Dutch abbreviation of the word salade. In the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, Dutch settlers flooded into New York, so much so that the city was originally […]
Carrot Spinach Ginger Juice
Ginger is more than a seasoning – its medicinal properties have been valued and used throughout the ages. For thousands of years, Arabic, Indian, and Asian healers prized ginger as food and medicine. This tropical plant, in the same botanical family as turmeric and cardamom, was effectively used to relieve nausea and vomiting caused by […]
Peach Fruit Smoothie
In the South, they’re known for our peaches, and they’re the state fruit here in South Carolina. They’re certainly a delicious treat in the summer. Juicy and sweet, peaches add so much flavor to homemade desserts and snacks, like this easy Peach Fruit Smoothie Recipe. You can enjoy smoothies all year in your home. A […]
Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
Soups made with cream and mushrooms are much older than the canned variety. Ancient Italian (Salsa colla) and French (Béchamel) cream sauces, and soups based on them have been made for many hundreds of years. Cream of mushroom soup is a simple type of soup where a basic roux is thinned with cream or milk […]