Beets are pretty common but the beet greens are often forgotten. Beet greens are healthy, delicious and easy to prepare.

Fresh raspberries are great, but sometimes you might find yourself over picking them if you have a big raspberry patch. Frozen raspberries taste just as great as the fresh ones.

American black cherry wood has a warm red to pink coloring. It is a beautiful wood to work with and makes an elegant floor covering.

Hickory is a dense, tough wood that works terrifically as a floor covering. Hickory nuts are edible though most people have never eaten them.

Hard maple is terrific for flooring and other woodworking applications where strength and durability are a concern. Maple wood is incredibly dense and wear resistant.

Birch trees used for wood flooring, cabinetry and toothpicks. Natives used birch bark to make canoes and handicrafts. Birch trees offer important nutrients to insects and people.

American walnut is an expensive wood, but it is pretty hard and has beutiful grain patterns. American walnuts are edible and high in Omega-3.

Dairy is an important part of a vegetarian's diet. Some dairy products are extremely high in fat. It is important to go with lighter choices to stay healthy.

Beans are a wonderful source of protein. They are nutritious and delicious. Most bean dishes are quite easy to prepare.

Vegetarian food can often contain a lot of empty calories. Many vegetarians are constantly hungry and don't know how to satisfy their hunger.