By Dom Lopez October is both National Apple and National Caramel month, which is a match made in heaven. What better way to cancel out the health benefits of an apple than by covering it with pure melted sugar? In all seriousness, apples have benefits including reducing blood pressure, easing inflammation, and are even linked […]

By Dom Lopez Today we celebrate our favorite fungi, because its National Mushroom Day! Mushrooms can be used as a delicious ingredient in meals, have a wide array of health benefits, and even more. If you are going to celebrate today by picking mushrooms in the wild, just make sure to be cautious as some […]

By Dom Lopez We can’t talk about holidays in October and neglect our favorite spooky day, can we? Today is a day for fun, (light-hearted) mischief, and eating so much candy you descend into a snickers-induced coma. Pop in your favorite horror movie, and prepare to face down wave after wave of local superhero impersonators. […]

By Dom Lopez Didn’t quite get all your spookies out on Halloween, eh? If you were looking for an excuse to delay taking those decorations down, you’re in luck- November 2nd is Día de los Muertos, which is “The Day of the Dead” in Mexico. On this day we remember and celebrate the lives of […]

By Dom Lopez Did you grow too many cucumbers, and have now found yourself in a… pickle?? Today is for you then, because November 14 th is National Pickle Day! Today we celebrate the genius who looked at cucumbers, a vat of vinegar, and thought to combine them into one of nature’s most perfect foods. […]

By Dom Lopez Did you know that cranberries are not only tasty, but considered a superfruit? It’s true- and November 23rd is the day we celebrate the plethora of health benefits that cranberries provide such as improved immune function, decreased blood pressure, and a lowered risk of UTIs. Cranberries can be enjoyed baked into goods, […]