A Rose is a Rose, just magnificent (Photo: Margarita Persico) Flowers bring happiness to many spaces in and outdoors. Below is a video showcasing different types of flowers, floral arrangements and table setting. Photographed at a Boston, Massachusetts, Spring Flower show. Flower Power 
Gertrude Smith (right) holds a bouquet of flowers given to her by members of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in celebration of her 100th birthday on Sept. 21, 2008. A fourth-generation Bostonian who touched the lives of scores of young people as a teacher in the city as well as Martha’s Vineyard, “Aunt Gertrude” watched with pride last month as Barack Obama was sworn in as the country’s first black president. In fact, she says, she . . . → Read More: At 100, ‘Aunt Gertrude’ a witness to history At 100, ‘Aunt Gertrude’ a witness to history 
Salad Dressing (Photo: Margarita Persico) This is a versatile salad dressing that can be used on any protein such as meats, chicken, fish and tofu. Recipe by: M. Persico Ingredients 8 garlic cloves, minced 12 twist peppercorns, more or less to taste 4 teaspoons oregano ½ teaspoon sea salt 8 teaspoons olive oil 4 teaspoons lemon juice ½ cup lemon juice 1-cup olive oil ¼ cup water Instructions Crush garlic cloves and place in the blender. . . . → Read More: Adobo Salad Dressing Adobo Salad Dressing 
Is Sitting Killing You? (Photo: M. Persico) “As we enter the second decade of the 21st century, there is one thing nearly all modern Americans have in common: we sit all the time. Though our great shift towards computer-based work has done great things for productivity, it has, unfortunately, done terrible things for our health. From increased risk of heart disease and obesity in the long term, to sharply hampered cholesterol maintenance in the short term, . . . → Read More: “Sitting is Killing You” “Sitting is Killing You” 
Hibiscus — Te de Jamaica (Photo: Margarita Persico) Hibiscus is a typical tea of Central American, popular in Nicaragua and Costa Rica. It is made from a flower, the hibiscus, which has over 200 species. Some believe this tea was the drink of the Pharaohs in the Nile Valley. The tea is consumed in the Middle East since it has cooling effects. It has a tart flavor, very similar to cranberry juice and it is . . . → Read More: Ancient Drink – Hibiscus Tea (Te de Jamaica) Ancient Drink – Hibiscus Tea (Te de Jamaica) 
Quinoa Salad (Photo: Margarita Persico) Quinoa Salad By Margarita Persico Serves: 4 to 5 Ingredients 2 cups quinoa, cooked 2 cups lettuce leaves, mixed baby greens, romain or Boston lettuce 1/4 cup red onion slices ¼ cups mango, diced ¼ cup pineapple 8 each olives, large Spanish, stuffed with red peppers, slice 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped (optional) 1/8-cup currants, raisins or small dried fruits of choice 2 tablespoons basil, fresh, minced 1/4-cup walnuts or pecans . . . → Read More: Quinoa Salad Quinoa Salad 
Young green coconut (Photo: Margarita Persico, Costa Rica) Coconut water, health and business benefits By Margarita Persico Coconut water, according to the United Nations’ Food And Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a great energy drink for “joggers and athletes,” but for me it is the best drink in the world. Refreshing, energizing, satiating are just a few words that come to mind when I think of the word or the image of coconut water. Needless to say . . . → Read More: Coconut water, health and business benefits Coconut water, health and business benefits 
New/old fridge – GE Refrigerator (Photo: Wendi Dunlap) By Margarita Persico I took a “short cut” through a Massachusetts alley near Fenway Park a month ago around noontime. I usually don’t cross alleys, but I did this time out of curiosity. Look what I found! It appears to be an antique claw foot General Electric 1920 to 1930 refrigerator. And that thing on top is not a salad spinner. It’s the motor! I grab my “point and . . . → Read More: Built to Last: GE Antique Refrigerator (1920 – 1930s) Built to Last: GE Antique Refrigerator (1920 – 1930s) 
Majarete (Photo: Margarita Persico) Majarete is a coconut rice porridge similar to a coconut flan. It is believed that the “majarete” originated in Spain. In the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Venezuela the majarete is a dessert, though my mother also made it for breakfast. Cooks in countries such as the Dominican Republic and Latin America use corn meal for their majarete. Venezuelans use wheat and Puerto Ricans use rice flour. My mother’s majarete, similar to a . . . → Read More: The “Majarete” The “Majarete” 
Staple foods, some gluten-free pasta and cookies (Photo: Margarita Persico) Eating healthy starts with what we bring home or do not. Temptation is all over and when we bring it home we usually loose the battle. Keeping simple our pantry and refrigerator with produce, nuts, seeds, legumes and grains is a good start. I keep in my pantry basic, staple foods such as lentils, beans of all types, sometimes peas. Always gluten-free grains such as rice, . . . → Read More: What’s in Your Pantry And in Your Refrigerator? What’s in Your Pantry And in Your Refrigerator? 
Tropical Smoothie (Photo: Margarita Persico) This is a quick and easy breakfast or snack. Just three ingredients and water or juice of choice. I also like to add my supplements such as calcium to this mix. I don’t like adding anything that will be too strong and change the taste. To this smoothie I added calcium, milk thistle and an enzyme. When in a rush, I rather use coconut flakes. For other smoothie recipes, check here . . . → Read More: Tropical Smoothie Tropical Smoothie |
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