Considering how cucumbers are most commonly used in savory dishes and salads around the world, it's a reasonable assumption to make that it might be a vegetable. But did you know that cucumis sativus is actually a fruiting plant, and the cucumber we eat is actually a fruit? It technically falls under the gourd family of plants, and despite its worldwide popularity these days, ... Continue Reading
A Hangover Cure You Can Count On in The Morning
Herbs and spices offer a gentle, all-natural hangover cure. But before we get into curing a hangover let's understand what creates one in the first place. We've all been there before... We party a bit too hard and wake up with that dreadful "I'm never drinking again" feeling. You might actually be feeling that right now as you're reading this. OH NO! Your head is pounding and ... Continue Reading
Watermelon Concoction for Curing Hangovers
The melon and cucumber help to hydrate you, while the salt and mint aid in settling your stomach. I haven’t been on a bender since well before I had kids. But sometimes I’ll get “overserved” at an event, or a new cocktail might leave me a bit more bleary-eyed than I’d like. That’s when I turn to this refreshing concoction. The melon and cucumber help to hydrate you, while ... Continue Reading