When it comes to greens, kale is one of the healthiest choices. But more than having a very high nutritional value, it is quite delicious too. As a leafy green vegetable, kale is available in three varieties: ornamental, dinosaur, and curly. Kale belongs to the family of cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and collard greens. Kale is very rich in vitamins, minerals and … [Read more...]
Fragnant Basil
Basil is one of the most popular herbs to cook with so I want to give you some ideas on how to use basil other then in your pasta dishes or pesto. Basil is a versatile and widely used aromatic herb. Basil is an annual plant that is easy to grow from seed but is very sensitive to cold. The plant grows well in warm climates and is widely used throughout southern Europe, … [Read more...]
Fresh cellery
Whether you prefer it in your Bloody Mary or as a dip there's no doubt that the distinctive taste of fresh celery is a welcome addition to salads, soups, smoothies and many cooked dishes. Health benefits It can help to reduce blood pressure and prevent related cardiovascular diseases. It contains pthalides (organic chemical compounds that act to lower the level of … [Read more...]
Arugula rocks!!!
Arugula is also known as salad or garden rocket, rucola, rucoli, rugula, colewort and roquette. Arugula is one of the most nutritious green-leafy vegetable of Mediterranean origin. It is a small, low growing annual herb featuring dandelion like succulent, elongated, lobular leaves with green-veins. Arugula is a quick growing crop, grows to about 2-3 feet in height with … [Read more...]