The Durian Fruit

While durians are seldom exported from four specific origins: Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and southern Thailand, I grew up thinking they were a common American fruit. Although foggy, I still retain a few memories of observing my dad buy one or two durians. My dad is a Taurus, which in astrological terms translates as: my dad has an innate love for food. He takes me out to try new restaurants […]

What are Probiotics and their Possible Benefits?

Many of my best friends love kombucha and drink at least one bottle every day. But personally, I knew that the first time I tasted kombucha would also be the last time. Kombucha is a fermented tea that not only has the same health benefits of tea, but also provides beneficial probiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms (mostly different strains of bacteria) that assist with digestion, helping to destroy disease-causing microorganisms, […]