Holistic Healing with Ayurveda and Indian Cooking Ayurveda is the philosophy that every individual is connected to everything around them, and maintaining a balance connection is what keeps us healthy. Balanced relationships, a balance with our environment and a balanced work life are all important. However, what you eat, a balanced diet free of chemicals, […]
Ziti al forno con polpette (oven pasta with meatballs) Oven pasta is a very popular dish in Italy, especially during winter. This version of oven pasta comes traditionally from a region in the south of Italy called Puglia. Here they normally use ziti, a long type of pasta with a hole in the middle. Ziti […]
Indian Food Many cultures have a recognizable cuisine, a specific set of cooking traditions using various species or combination of flavors unique to the culture, which evolves over time. In the same way, Indian food is recognized by its combination of regional food. Food is considered to be a offering to the goddess Anapurna (deity who […]
Schnitzel The Wiener Schnitzel tops the menu of almost every Austrian restaurant that holds its reputation dearly. With its golden breadcrumb coating and juicy veal inner the term Wiener Schnitzel is a protected geographical indication. But of course the world would not settle for one kind of schnitzel. A real Wiener Schnitzel is made with […]
Filipino Lechon Pork Belly Lechon is the quintessential Filipino dish that by far, tops any list when it comes to anything related to Filipino cooking. Lechon is a whole roasted pig that is cooked slowly over hot charcoals, creating a salty and crispy skin on the outside, as well as soft, succulent and spicy meat […]
Berries: the Ultimate Superfood If you’re looking for a great and tasty way to pack some powerful nutrients into your diet, may I suggest berries? There’s a wide variety from which to choose and each has its own special benefits. Read on for an ABC of my personal favorites. Acai Rather than reach for expensive […]
No churn dark chocolate ice cream for a warm summer’s day Most people would agree that ice cream is one of the most delicious desserts. It can be kept in the freezer for a long time and tastes great especially after a very tiring day at school or work. Unfortunately making this amazing dessert has […]
Great Tips to Make the Perfect Chili Con Carne Without question, making the perfect chili con carne is not a mystery or a science. In truth, it is merely the product of exceptional cooking practices, which can greatly enhance the flavor of the ingredients. I came from a family who is fond of cooking and […]
Black Garlic Gustatory Great & Fantastic Super Food Don’t worry, your monitor isn’t giving you funky colours and the garlic hasn’t gone past it’s “use by” date. This little beauty is black garlic and there are several reasons you should become its friend as soon as you’re able. Flavor-wise, black garlic is everything you could […]
Why Dark Chocolate is Good For You Recently, dark chocolate has been shown to have a great number of health benefits. However, dark chocolate also contains high amounts fat so remember to monitor your intake of calories of this delectable treat and even though dark chocolate contains a number of health benefits, moderation is advised. […]