In general Portland, Oregon is a stand out city for food. Besides an array of great restaurants, a fun alternative for informal dining is to visit the street food stands. Over the past years the food carts or cooking sheds have grown in number and are now found all over the city clustered together. There's something fo… read more

Though people with problem skin may be hesitant to put oil on their face, tea tree oil is an exception to the rule. In fact, it's so highly astringent most people don't realize it's an oil at all! Plus, it really works: 5% tea tree oil is as effective at treating acne as 5% benzoyl peroxide and much better for you! Tea… read more

Did you know it's possible to enjoy delicious oozy-gooey fudge without flour and refined white sugar? You can have the best of chocolate deliciousness and none of the bad side-effects for your health or waistline. If you are used to traditional fudge, the ingredients may surprise you, but give it a try because these ar… read more

Making healthy choices is an important part of investing in your child’s future. Children with childhood obesity have a greater risk of getting diabetes later in life, so it is truly important for parents to make responsible choices when it comes to preparing meals and packing lunches. The difficult part is not alway… read more

If you are looking for new ways to enjoy delicious fresh Spring and Summer vegetables consider grilling. You don't even have to dig out the charcoal and fire up the grill, you can do it all with your oven or a heavy rigid grill pan. With a grill pan you'll need to heat the pan thoroughly over high heat and then, withou… read more