Honey has been found in Egyptian tomb excavations by modern archaeologist. But the highlight of the discovery was as news-worthy and precious as the earthen pots and mummies uncovered in the tomb: the honey contained by thousands and thousands of years in the pots were still good to eat. As it proves, honey will last you, even if you have crossed over to the afterlife–if you ever believe in it—or shuffled off the mortal coil.

So what is it about honey that makes it infinitely awesome? According to Smithsonianmag.com, this is due to a number of interesting and highly technical factors:

First, it has something to do with its composition. Honey is essentially a sugar, which makes it hygroscopic. In layman’s terms, this means honey doesn’t contain a lot of water. Because it has low moisture, no bacteria or microorganism would thrive in honey. Honey is also extremely acidic with a pH...

How’s your diet resolution this year? Have you crossed out anything yet on your list?

According to a Huffington Post report, the number of Americans on a diet this year has hit at an all-time low. It’s certainly not good news if you ask us. But there’s hope, if you’re still one of those who haven’t given up on your diet resolution early this year. So we’d like you to hit the bar for doing a great job with us! Here are five healthy cocktails that you can try this year at happy hour without compromising your diet:

1. Michelada

Michelada is a beer-cocktail that is filled with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. A popular hair of the dog, the Michelada is made with lager, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt and black pepper. The recipe may sound loaded with calories but the cocktail has only well over 100 calories. Bon Appetit has an excellent recipe for michelada if you...

Chinese New Year is near, and many people will be celebrating them and buy festive foods for their family and friends. Yes, food is one of the staple elements in this kind of festivities. The magic of food makes families and friends be complete and bond together while enjoying a plethora of foods. Of course, the last thing on your mind will be foodborne illnesses in your food. Make sure that you prepare foods that are foodborne-illness-free with the following tips.

Make sure to follow the 4-steps to Food Safety. Always remember Clean, Cook, Separate, and Chill. Let’s discuss it individually:

Clean – Keep your hands, food and kitchen utensils clean.

• Wash your hands before and after handling food. Our hands can carry a lot of foodborne viruses and be transferred to the food you eat. Make sure that you wash your hands in running water and soap.

• Clean your kitchen tools before and after...