The first time I had ever heard of toum—the crazy good, strong garlic sauce that is a ubiquitous Middle Eastern condiment for kebabs and other barbecued meats—was just a few years ago.  We were both surprised that not only had I never made this version of garlic aoli before, I had never tasted it, either. Turns out I was missing out on the kind of garlicky flavor that gives  a whole new meaning. There is not a lot of garlic in the Lebanese cuisine I grew up with, which may be the result of the regions from which my parents hail, but it could also have to do with the […]

Garlic is good for your health and studies demonstrate that garlic has proven anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties when applied either topically or digested as a pill, though you have to take into consideration that a pill will take a while to show any marked skin improvements,’ he explained.  ‘I believe that, when dealing with minor breakouts – garlic introduced into the diet or applied onto the face could be beneficial,But I don’t think that for an individual with consistent acne breakouts, it would be a long lasting remedy.’ While home remedies can be effective for other ailments, however, Dr. Austin believes that, when it comes to treating acne, the best […]

With our kids all back in school, we’re starting to see some sniffles here and there with the changes of the season. As we all know, a cold can be passed around a classroom faster that you can say “hachoo.” And in turn, we can pass it off around the office.Some of the best defenses against the common cold and clue are right in your pantry.  Honey, Ginger, Garlic. Here are three really great ideas we’ve culled from around the web that are delicious, whether you are sick or not, but could offer some added immune-boosting nutrients at a time when you need it most. Power Popsicles We are loving […]

In a world mesmerized by the false promises of pharmaceutical industry marketing copy, as well as inundated with aggressively marketed dietary supplements, many of which are manufactured by the same companies making a killing off patented chemicals (Bayer owns One A Day, Pfizer owns Centrum), it is reassuring to know that the kitchen pantry will never fail us. Inexpensive, time-tested, safe and delicious, many spices are attaining recognition for being, quite literally, ‘life saving,’ which is likely one reason why, in ancient times, many were worth their weight in gold. This time around, the health benefits of ancient ‘folk remedies’ like garlic are being confirmed by straight-laced men and women […]