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Turmeric is a distinctive spice, both in color and flavor.  Like many other spices, it has had a multitude of uses in folk and alternative medicines throughout history however modern medicine has done little research to corroborate ancient theory. It has been used both internally and externally and has a long history of use in Ayrvedic medicine to purify and move the blood, as well as for a host of various ailments. It is well known as an effective anti-inflammatory, which may be why turmeric can be credited with being so effective against so many diseases.

We have something exciting to talk about today, we are announcing a contest on our website and the winning prize is $100 in retail credit, to spend however you like. This is the opportunity you have been waiting for to stock up on your favorites, or try something new!

I thought it would be nice to bring back the monthly garden posts, with photos from the BHP garden. Once things get growing here in Ohio, I intend including some pictures of my own more modest efforts as well.

We all know that fresh herbs are where it’s at when cooking, but aside from being superior flavor-wise, our common cooking herbs have a surprising number of health benefits when regularly included in our diets. All of the following are easy to grow in a home garden of any size and add interest to our meals and are one of the many things we can consume to help keep us healthy.

We are having a buy one, get one sale on select products as a way to work through excess inventory because we overestimated sales on these products. Our mistake is good for you! Until further notice, the following list of products is on sale. In order to see the savings, you need to buy two of the same product and once you add them to your shopping cart, the price will be automatically adjusted. If you have any issues, get in touch with us either via email, or on our Facebook page to let us know.

Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss! In honor of the man himself, today is National Read Across America Day and my daughter was beside herself with excitement because her kindergarten class had some very special activities planned. She got to bring a drink and snack, her favorite book and a stuffed animal to school, but she was most excited to be able to go dressed in her pajamas.

Cilantro is an herb that inspires strong feelings in people, rarely do people have lukewarm feelings about cilantro. There is a genetic link to a cilantro aversion, where a percentage of the population likens the taste of cilantro to a mouthful of soap. My old roommates and I had a running debate on the merits of cilantro: I would put it on most things and they would painstakingly pick specks of it out of every dish. My mom loved cilantro. She would happily add handfuls of it to everything, and for good reason.

A primary ingredient in Garam Masala, cardamom is a tropical spice that is considered one of the most valuable spices in the world because of its therapeutic properties and decadent aroma.

Recently, we have gotten a few questions about the dog food that my mom and dad fed their dog Zoe. She had a sensitive stomach and even the highest end dog food brands were not gentile on her digestion. The biggest problem with commercial dog food is that it in no way resembles the natural diet of dogs, and in most cases are made with inferior ingredients. A more natural diet for dogs would be high in protein and fats, with some carbohydrates, instead of the reverse formula that most dog foods are comprised of.