Top 8 ways to embrace a healthy eating routine

by Michael Davis“It is easier to change a man’s religion than to change his diet,” – said Margaret Mead, pretty right. For the majority of us, altering our unhealthy eating habits into healthy ones is a troublesome task. As a matter of fact, a surprising percentage of Americans (polled in a survey), i.e., 50% had … Read more

The Best Camping – 101

by Patricia WilliamsonIntroductionA quick escape from the hustle of the city is always a good idea to reconnect with oneself and nature. In a world overrun by stress, such an escape is a truly magical way to unwind, without any kind of pressure and without much fear of being overwhelmed. That’s where camping comes into … Read more

Seafood

by Martin MurmelIntroductionMany human settlements started in coastal areas or along lakes and rivers.Besides an easy transport option, it was the availability of an easily exploitable source of nutritious food that fueled the growth of communities, cities and countries. Seafood was eaten fresh or made durable by drying and salting. Especially stock fish (dried cod) and bacalao … Read more

The Food of Ireland

by Martin MurmelIntroductionThe most western part of Europe is the Irish Atlantic coast.  The gulf stream passes by and provides mild winters, moderate summers and plenty of rain. The grass grows for ten months a year, and it is no wonder that those ideal conditions produce high-quality farm products. Ireland is called the emerald island … Read more

Tea

by Martin MurmelIntroductionIntroduction into the world of TeaWhat is Tea?Most of us appreciate a wholesome and vitalizing cup of tea. What is tea, and where does it come from? This article is only about real tea, not herbal or fruit infusions from other plants (like peppermint or hibiscus). All tea comes from the same plant: Camellia Sinensis.There were … Read more