What is all the hype about antioxidants? This is a very good article for exploring what they are, their benefits, recent studies about supplements, antioxidant foods, and the bottom line on antioxidants and disease prevention. The section that got me was the supplement section since I take so many. It helped me reduce some of my supplements. Check it out! Click here to read the whole article.


I'm Melinda Stevens and living the life of a beach bum was inevitable since my father was a lifeguard for the city of Los Angeles. My memories of growing up on John Street in Manhattan Beach, California were filled with joy, excitement and adventures; until my world, as I knew it, fell apart when we moved to Del Mar, California. My father was offered the position as Captain of the lifeguards and we started the slow migration to the small deserted stretch of beach in 1963. At twelve years old, this seemed like the end of my life. Remember, I’m writing with clear hindsight now, ok somewhat clearer… Little did I know this would be the beginning of a new journey and give a bit more clarity to many of the events that led me to this new cooking adventure.