5 Reasons to Give a Shelter Pet a Home for Christmas

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        A loving home is the greatest gift of all, and it's one that you can give to a shelter pet who needs it. Puppies and kittens are on a lot of Christmas lists, but choosing an older rescue animal is an act of kindness that benefits both the lucky pet and his new humans. Here are a few reasons to give a lonely creature in a shelter near you a second chance at a happy home.

Special thanks to Sophie Gamand for the use of these photos from her Instagram account in this post. Sophie uses her photography talents to help rescue pets find loving homes.

The cutie shown here is named Jessica. She's from New York, and she does well in a calm, single-human home with no pets.
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Trying Tofu - Is It Really Like Meat?

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       How to prepare tofu:
            Step 1: Throw it in the trash.
            Step 2: Grill a steak.

       Just kidding! Out of curiosity, I tried tofu. It was my first time cooking it, and my first time eating it outside of miso soup. Now, I'm a major meat-lover, so anything that claims to be "just like the real thing" is met with extreme skepticism. Nevertheless, I decided to give it a go.

CHEAT at Making Onigiri Rice Balls!

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       Onigiri is basically rice balls stuffed with a filling, such as meat. The Japanese dish is typically molded by hand, and served as part of a bento box, or other meal. A while back, I linked to a video on how to make them, but eventually, I ended up finding a way to cheat. The result is an equally delicious (though slightly different-shaped) rice ball with a quicker prep-time, and easy clean-up.

Healthful, Home Made, Apple-Ginger Tea

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Disclaimer: This post is for education and entertainment purposes, and is not intended as medical advice. We recommend you talk to your doctor, and do your own research, before using any home remedies.

   Based on the recipe for, Healthful, Home Made, Orange-Ginger Tea, this tea was concocted as another tasty way to get some Ginger into your diet. The spicy-sweet root is known for it's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The fact that it tastes like autumn in a cup is just a perk.

10 Foods To Fight Seasonal Allergies

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DISCLAIMER: The following post is for education and entertainment purposes, and is not intended to be used as medical advice. Always consult your doctor, and do your own research, before using any herbal medicine or home remedy!

   Allergies are really just a big misunderstanding. They happen when a foreign material (say, pollen) is mistaken for something harmful. Your body thinks it's being attacked, so your immune system fights back with antibodies to kill the invader. It's these reactions that cause the irritation, runny/stuffy nose, and scratchy throats associated with allergies.

   Like most things that ail the human body, this, too, can be fought with food! Here, you can learn how the ten readily-available foods featured on this list could help fight your seasonal allergies. In addition to this, I've included a list of seven allergy-fighting ingredients, and the foods that contain them; as well as a list of what foods to avoid to keep from triggering specific allergies. Curious how your diet can affect your hay fever? Read on!

Healthful, Home Made, Orange-Ginger Tea

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   DISCLAIMER: The following post is for education and entertainment purposes, and is not intended to be used as medical advice. Always consult your doctor, and do your own research, before using any herbal medicine or home remedy!

   As we settle into cold and flu season this November, it's a good time to start collecting healthful and tasty recipes to help give yourself a boost during these chilly months. The three simple ingredients, orange, ginger, and honey, are each celebrated separately for their health benefits. I'm going to show you how to prepare them into a special, all-natural tea that always helps me feel better when I'm under the weather.

   Oh, and spoiler alert....  it tastes great!