Yaquina Lighthouse and Newport, OR

Beautifully restored and kept, Yaquina Head Lighthouse stands the tallest on the Oregon coast, and is the only lighthouse with the living quarters attached. It took over the job of the old Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, which is the only historic wooden Oregon lighthouse still standing.

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Spring Has Sprung… A Spring Allium

What better way to spring your taste buds into action than a nice, fresh and green spring onion, garlic or leek? This youthful trio from the Allium family can put a spring in your step by fending off germs from the inside out. So, unless you’re a vampire, on a date, or a vampire on a date, sink your teeth into some Allium health!

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Garlic and Onion Recipes

Sheila is a good friend and college classmate. Always an active person, Sheila’s world changed when she became ill with Lyme disease. In order to manage her health and post-Lyme neurological damage, she quit her corporate job and focused on treatments and healing. A large part of healing involved cleaning up her diet and experimenting with healthy recipes. She became well-versed in and knowledgeable about anti-inflammatory diets, vegan lifestyle, gluten free, Paleo, Keto, Whole30® , socially responsible ingredients, low carb/sugar, yeast free, and organic foods. Her quest for a healthy life and her desire to provide support to others battling chronic disease led her to open She She’s Bakery, a home-based alternate bakery which is completely vegan and yeast free. You can feel confident that what you are eating is home made, clean, and organic! Check out her online store and get inspired by her story.

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Dungeness Crab – A Fishing Tale

I love a good crab cake and fresh seafood, so when I saw a chance to stay at an RV park that organized crabbing trips, I signed up! Netarts Bay in Oregon is known for Dungeness Crab, as well as Red Rock Crab and many varieties of clams.

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Why Green Tea Should Be Your Cup of Tea

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Legend says tea was invented accidentally by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong in 2737 B.C. Emperor Shen Nong was a scholar and herbalist, as well as a creative scientist and patron of the arts. Among other things, the emperor believed that drinking boiled water contributed to good health. By his decree, his subjects and servants had to boil their water before drinking it as a hygiene precaution.

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