One of the best seasonal fruits for summer is watermelon. But how do you know you’re picking a ripe, sweet, juicy one? Well, click here to learn more.

One of the best seasonal fruits for summer is watermelon. But how do you know you’re picking a ripe, sweet, juicy one? Well, click here to learn more.
We scoured the internet to bring you a pretty cool infographic (click on the image below to enlarge & read). My favorite knowledge-nugget, though, is number 12…a fact many folks have ZERO idea about.
What kind of cookies are you going to leave for Santa? Try making these amazing gingerbread cookies, but be warned. You may end up eating them all yourself.
Did you know you can share many of the Thanksgiving foods you love with your best friend? Check out this list of foods that are safe to share with Fido! He’ll be grateful!
Sure, sure. We’ve all heard of blooming onions. BUT… Today’s gift to you is a video of how to make a “blooming apple” and it’s à la mode. I’m looking to make these with my older daughter Emma, but I was inspired to buy a white ceramic knife, like in the video. As Emma says, […]
I confess. This post is about more than a simple no-bake Oreo recipe. Why am I posting this? Glad you asked. Kasey made a THIRTY minute YouTube video on this recipe. Thirty. Minutes. You can read all 511 words of her recipe, or watch the video, or both…or nothing. Inspires me to make a casserole […]
I used to think churning your own butter was a process reserved for people who make their own clothes and have forearms that would put Popeye to shame… Until I found this product (video below). Frankly, I LOVE eating butter, and I do so sparingly. The idea of being able to make my own butter […]
Years ago, the late Huell Howser visited a landmark near my old stomping grounds, Montebello, California. This video is almost one half-hour in length but it is SO worth it, especially if you like seeing modern production using old-school technique. It’s a bit of a bummer that raw milk isn’t as readily available as it […]
A San Diego company known as XYZprinting, Inc. is producing printers that can print food. Yeah, you read that right. Of course, you’ll need to bake your dough-based creation but after it’s done in the oven, you can send it down the hatch. But wait…what are your thoughts? Are you willing to take a bite […]
Research Shows 12 year shelf life Albany, OR (PRWEB) October 06, 2014 New testing by the Sensory Science Laboratory at Oregon State University has found the food pouches of Mountain House, the leading provider of freeze dried foods for outdoor recreation and long-term storage, offer a 20-percent longer shelf life than previously verified. The third-party […]
Lifetime Warranty by The Berkey Guy
Our Exclusive Lifetime warranty for Berkey Water Filtration Systems ensures replacement of all Berkey canisters, spigots, washers, and wing nuts that fail due to faulty materials or workmanship. These items may be returned to us and we will send you new replacement items. There is no need to register with us; this warranty applies to any system purchased on our web site at www.directive21.com or over the phone on or after January 1, 2011.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by carelessness, accidents, or abuse of the system. Filters have a separate warranty. This Exclusive Lifetime warranty exists in addition to all other stated warranties on Berkey Systems.
To take advantage of your lifetime warranty on Berkey canisters, spigots, washers, or wing nuts, contact us at 877-886-3653. If possible, please have your receipt handy. Once you have reported the issue, you will be asked to ship the damaged parts to us. We will process the claim and, if it’s approved, ship the replacement parts to you within one business day. All shipping will be at the customer’s expense.
All other items have a manufacturer’s warranty of at least 90 days, and some are up to a year. If an item breaks due to a manufacturer defect, please call us at 877-886-3653.