WHAT ARE NIGHTSHADES? ARE THEY SAFE TO EAT?
What do eggplants, potatoes, peppers, goji berries, and tobacco all have in common? They’re all part of the same botanical family called nightshade, or more technically, Solanaceae. Nightshades are given…
HAVE TOO MANY GREEN TOMATOES ON YOUR HANDS?
We have arrived at that time of year when suddenly gardens are overflowing with tomatoes which is great for canners who make chili sauces, salsas and tomato sauces. I know…
SPICE UP YOUR LIFE WITH THE CINNAMON SWIRL PIE CRUST
In the spirit of pie season (is it ever not pie season?), we had to share our latest DIY baking find: the cinnamon swirl pie crust. With anything, a solid foundation…
7 POWERFUL NATURAL ANTIBIOTICS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT
We are fortunate to have powerful pharmaceutical antibiotics that have been life-changing for many who suffer from serious illnesses. But oftentimes, our everyday infection really doesn’t require that powerful of…
GLUTEN FREE PUMPKIN PIE – NO BAKING REQUIRED!
Having been Celiac for the past 6 years, resisting that slice of the pumpkin pie after a hearty Thanksgiving dinner has never been easy. However, recently I was able to…
6 MAGICAL ZOODLE RECIPES TO DITCH THE NOODLES
When we go about our lives trying to take in as many veggies as can, something magical happens when we realize that we can use vegetables in place of something…
HOW TO PERFECTLY BOIL EGGS EVERY TIME + RECIPE
Are you aware of the incredible health benefits of eggs? The average egg contains about 75 calories, 6 grams of protein, and 5 grams of healthy fats. It also contains…
WHAT DOES THIS VEGAN CONSIDER A STAPLE?
What Does This Vegan Consider a Necessary Staple? We are all faced with those moments when we have an unexpected dinner guest or that time when we throw a…
Azodicarbonamide
At Spud, we are trying to bridge the knowledge gap between us and our food. The Spud banned ingredient spotlight blog posts are written to educate you on the harmful…
CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH A CANADIAN TWIST
Cranberries were first harvested by Native Americans as food, and have since become a staple ingredient for Thanksgiving feasts all over the world. These berries are a major commercial crop…
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