Not-so-coincidentally, February is National Cherry Month and American Heart Month.  Studies show that cherries are a great sourch of antioxidants by way of flavonoids called anthocyanins.  These anthocyanins are thought to reduce the risk of coronary disease.  Also, cherries are one of the only fruits that contain melatonin (you know, that homeopathic pill that your friend told you to take for your sleep disorder).  read more »

It seems like just yesterday that it was National Frozen Yogurt Day.  Has another year flown by so fast?!  We here at LearningHowToCook.com are big fans of homespun frozen yogurt.  Not only is it very easy to make (you can check out our recipe here), but it is also a healthy (yet sinfully delicious) snack.  read more »

Punxsutawney Phil, the prognosticating groundhog (also known as a woodchuck…who knew?), says to leave your winter coats out for another six weeks.  Call it denial if you want, but I’m starting summer now.  Nothing reminds me of sitting on a sunny patio in shorts and flip flops quite like the taste of a Dark ‘n Stormy.  This concoction is a mix of Gosling’s Black Seal rum and ginger beer/ale.  If you are talking to a true Bermudian, they’d say Barritts Ginger Beer is the only acceptable mixer   (and being as it is the “official drink of Bermuda”, I would heed their advice).  read more »