Superfood Strawberry Strawberry season is upon us! From mid March through June 1st, sweet and succulent strawberries will be at their peak and plentiful in grocery stores, farmer’s markets and pick-your-own farms. Strawberries are not just another pretty face. They are considered a superfood, loaded with valuable...
Meet Our Singles
It's All About the Single Ladies We have spent a lot of time talking up our fancy infused olive oils, but we thought it was time to introduce you properly to our single varietal extra virgin olive oils. Single varietal means just that… the oil is produced from one single variety of olive and not blended with...
Health Benefits of Red Wine and Dark Chocolate
We love red wine and dark chocolate. To call them “health foods” is stretching it, but each possesses healthy components. Whether you consider each as its own food group or only partake on occasion, there are ingredients in both that are considered beneficial to good health. Health Benefits of Red Wine Red wines,...
Verdant Kitchen
In last week’s blog, we introduced you to Whodini Sisters Bloody Mary Potion, a locally made product. This week, we are featuring another fine product made here in Georgia, Verdant Kitchen. Products Using Georgia’s Own Ginger Farm Ginger root is a picky little root. The soil conditions and climate have to be just...
St. Patrick’s Day at Leaning Ladder
History of St. Patrick's Day March 17 commemorates St. Patrick’s Day here and worldwide. Born in Roman Britain, Patrick was kidnapped at the age of 16 by Irish raiders and taken as a slave to Gaelic Ireland. While away, Patrick found God, and when he was able to return to the land of his birth, he became a priest....
Rooibos Tea- Drink to Your Good Health
Many drink tea, hot and iced, as an alternative to coffee or soda. Types and flavors of teas are abundant from caffeinated black tea to herbal infused varieties. One type of tea that we particularly like is Rooibos. It originates from South Africa, and the name means “red bush” in African. The leaves, which...