Since 1986 The Bernardine Center has provided emergency food to low income households in Chester. Some food is supplied through government resources, but the food pantry also depends on local business and individuals to help…
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Take Care of Our Earth
Earth Day. This means the whole earth: sky, clouds, trees, grass, dirt and all that lives here. Let’s consider the dirt. The dirt on planet earth is alive with life. Usually. Earthworms, microbes, bacteria and minerals…
Curcumin Helps Osteoarthritis of Knees
Osteoarthritis (OA) has no cure but herbal remedies can help. The knee is a complex creation and when arthritis occurs in the knee it can affect cartilage, ligaments, underlying bone and even the lining of the joint. About 13% of…
3 Nutrients That Boost Vision
You say you eat enough veggies. Are you consuming enough of the type that support vision? Nutrients that support vision must be sought after. Alternatively, you could take supplements. Zeaxanthin, Lutein, Omega 3 To function well,…
Nutrients Relieve Nausea and Vomiting
The standard treatment for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is dimenhydrinate, commonly known as Dramamine, an over-the-counter drug for motion sickness. Because of its side effects of drowsiness, doctors in this study were interested in finding a…
High Fiber Helps Blood Sugar
Dietary fiber is useful for many things. Insoluble fiber, like wheat bran, is not digested and is perfect for constipation sufferers as it helps keep you regular. Soluble fibers, like glucomannan or acacia, help your body keep…
Roasted Balsamic Beets
Ingredients 3 1/2 pounds assorted small beets, trimmed and cleaned 3 small red onions, each cut into 8 wedges 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon Rosemary, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoon Thyme leaves 1/2…
Sautéed Broccoli Raab
Ingredients Broccoli Raab: 1 Bunch Extra Virgin Olive Oil: ¼ cup Chopped Garlic: 2-3 cloves Hard Cheddar Cheese (Shredded): ¼ – ⅓ cup Salt and Pepper: to taste Wash and remove stems from broccoli raab. Fill…
Easy Homemade Tomato Soup
Use Roma Tomatoes to Make Soup What you’ll need: 1 dozen Roma Tomatoes Small amount of Heavy Cream 4 to 6 tbsp. of butter Salt and Pepper to taste Wash a dozen Roma tomatoes and…
Homemade Organic Applesauce
https://youtu.be/yZqp2ENP5fs Each fall, when the leaves begin to turn, you naturally think of apples. Natural applesauce, made from scratch in your own kitchen, imprints on the mind and memory warm, ‘sweata-weather’ flavors. We haven’t even…