Cathy Isom continues her series on healthy foods by giving us the best foods with anti-inflammatory benefits. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Foods with Anti-Inflammatory Benefits Now that we’ve learned a recent Swedish study concluded increasing our fruit and veggie intake can lead to longer, healthier lives, it’s important to know which foods to include in our …
Fruits and Vegetables Help You Live Longer
Let’s go back to your New Year’s resolution. It most likely had something to do with diet, losing weight, or living a healthy life. Cathy Isom looks into a study about the foods that could help you live longer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Fruits and Vegetables Help You Live Longer Eat more fruits and vegetables for …
Foraging for Safe, Edible Mushrooms
Cathy Isom continues her series on mushrooms by giving us a few tips about what’s safe and what’s not safe, when foraging for mushrooms. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Foraging for Safe, Edible Mushrooms September is National Mushroom Month and that may have many foraging enthusiasts out on the hunt for mushrooms. Non-edible mushrooms are often found in …
Celebrating National Mushroom Month
Cathy Isom explains to us why mushrooms own the month of September. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Mushroom Month National Mushroom Month is celebrated each year throughout the month of September. During this time, the USDA takes advantage of the opportunity to educate people on the versatility mushrooms offer, including health benefits. The Mushroom Capital of …
Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day
Break out the grill and grab the buns. Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll want to get your hands on America’s favorite sandwich today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day America’s favorite sandwich – the hamburger – with a slice of cheese – and all of the trimmings – is being honored today. It’s …
The Incredible, Edible…Hibiscus?
Cathy Isom fills us in about the vibrant flower popping up on a lot of menus lately. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Incredible, Edible…Hibiscus? Edible flowers have long been used in restaurants to add a little pop of color to your plate. But now-a-days you’re likely to find these flowers in many more menu items including …
Canning or Freezing-Preserving the Harvest
Your harvest is in. Time to think about preserving. Cathy Isom tells you how to save your summer harvest so you can enjoy it this winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Canning or Freezing-Preserving the Harvest In the later months of summer sometimes the harvests are just too bountiful to eat. So instead of wasting, save your homegrown …
Celebrating National Peanut Day
Cathy Isom is celebrating a popular ingredient, snack and superfood. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Peanut Day Today is National Peanut Day! Despite its name and appearance, the peanut is not a nut, but rather a legume. Peanuts are rich in nutrients, providing over 30 essential nutrients and phytonutrients. They are also a good source of …
Practical Uses of the Mimosa Tree
Cathy Isom gives us some practical uses for the fast-growing, cold-hardy exotic tree you may want to consider for your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Practical Uses of the Mimosa Tree Mimosa trees, otherwise known as Persian silk trees, are beloved ornamental trees because of their beautiful pink pom-pom flowers with an amazing fragrance, and fern-like …
Building Good Soil for Your Garden
Building good soil is important whether you are a gardner, farmer, or just love the outdoors. Cathy Isom has some ways to soup up your soil. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Building Good Soil for Your Garden When we take good care of our soil, we are helping our plants thrive and with very little work. Good …