Raul Cano, First Cuban-American to Be Inducted into the Academy of Sciences in Cuba

Making yogurt at home is a beautiful intersection of art and science. While it relies on precise microbial principles, there’s a creative element that makes each batch unique, much like a painter layering brushstrokes onto a canvas. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the finer details of yogurt-making, with a special focus on parent and child batches, the differences between single-strain and multi-strain cultures, temperature nuances, and milk choices. Let’s dive into this creamy world and uncover how to create your perfect yogurt.

Farming practices today exist on a broad spectrum, from highly industrialized conventional systems to holistic methods like biodynamic and regenerative agriculture. Each approach offers unique methods, advantages, and challenges, with profound implications for soil health, food quality, environmental sustainability, and human health. This blog delves deeply into these farming systems, examining their defining features and addressing critical issues such as glyphosate contamination, the risks of manure use, and the complexities of truly sustainable agriculture.

A new year is like a blank canvas—a chance to reset, refocus, and lay the foundation for a healthier, more vibrant version of yourself. While you might be considering resolutions like eating better, exercising more, or getting more sleep, there’s one foundational system that ties all of these goals together: your microbiome.

By eating plants, we’re not just consuming nutrients; we’re taking in a "code" that informs our biology. Let’s explore this fascinating perspective and uncover why eating local, seasonal, and organic food helps ensure that the information we receive is as clean, accurate, and nourishing as possible.