Known for its medicinal and curative benefits, garlic has been cultivated and utilized for centuries in numerous cultures. This mini bulb of magic is also utilized in about 90% of our diet (pro tip: garlic on everything!).
Read MoreSuperfood Sundays: Nutmeg (myristica fragrans)
Nutmeg, a walnut-sized seed of the Indonesian evergreen tree, has an aromatic and slightly sweet flavor that is used as a culinary spice. Historically, Egyptians used nutmeg for embalming and Italians employed it as a cure for plague.
Read MoreSuperfood Sundays: Pomegranate (punica granatum L.)
Pomegranates first started growing in Persia, which is Iran now, and there’s fossilized and written evidence of the existence of pomegranates as far back as 3000 BCE! That makes them one of the oldest fruits ever.
Read Morexoxo yr gut: kimchi fervor
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There are a few methods to making kimchi: pressed, brine, and paste. I have experimented with all methods, but I find the one I am presenting you with today is easiest for beginners.
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