Mint is a unique plant. It has been grown and used worldwide since time immemorial. It finds its extensive use in cosmetics, folk medicine, and cuisine. Mint has a strong taste and sweet fresh flavor. Dishes with mint leave an unforgettable refreshing aftertaste. Both fresh and dried mint are used in a large variety of […]
Coffee lovers and sweet-tooths will delight in these cookies. They are crumbly and boast of a tender coffee flavor and a rich nut taste. Ingredients for Coffee Cookies with Nuts Flour: 220 gr. Butter: 100 gr. 1 egg Instant coffee: 1 tbsp Sugar: 100 gr Pinch of salt Baking powder 1 tsp Ground walnuts 100 […]
Cheese lovers are in for some good news – scientists discovered that any kind of cheese is beneficial for teeth. It stimulates the formation of saliva, and neutralizes the acid environment in the oral cavity, thus reducing the risk of caries development. A piece of cheese is an excellent finishing touch for any meal, which […]
Australian scientists urge to drink coffee with measure. When studying the effect of coffee on the cardiovascular system they found that a large intake of the beverage (more than 5 cups per day) can increase assimilation of visceral fat around the abdominal organs, thus interfering with their functions and metabolic processes. It was believed that […]
When we were in Germany, we visited the famous Chocolate Museum in Koln. One gets there by a small train that leaves from the Koln Cathedral every half hour. We tried to perpetuate the unforgettable and incredible impressions of the visit in photos and a report from the venue. The museum is located on the […]
We all love a drink now and then, don’t we? Maybe just the odd one or two to relax; or more than two if we’re feeling particularly frolicsome. Drinking alcohol is such a huge part of many cultures around the world and is an activity engaged in by almost every nation on the planet.
The heat of the cherry season is marked in the Italian city of Vignola with an annual festival dedicated to this berry. Local farmers pay homage to cherry whose wonderful taste they have good reasons to be proud of. It is in this region that the largest and the sweetest cherry is grown. The most […]
A tender rice dessert will be a delight for the whole family. Even those who shy common rice dishes will be unable to withstand the charms of a rice pudding. It is also a favorite with children. Rice puddings are made all over the world, though recipes can vary to a great extent depending on […]
Grapes is an excellent natural source of antioxidants and other polyphenols which, according to researchers, make the intake of grapes so beneficial. Research conducted at the University of Michigan and financed by a grant from the National Institutes of Health revealed how exactly grapes influence the cardiac condition. The beneficial effect is linked with the […]
The pasta is a basic and the first meal in Italy. Without pasta does not pass one day. Here a selection of the most popular and delicious Italian pasta recipes. To learn how to cook, just click on the name of the recipe. Spaghetti alle Vongole Bavette with mussels Spaghetti Carbonara Pasta with beans and […]
Malabi is a traditional Mediterranean dessert. It is commonly associated with the Jewish or Lebanese cuisines. There are similar desserts in the Italian cuisine known as puddings. Anyway, it is something like tender butter cream or a mousse with spices that is served to different sauces and fruits. You can add any spices that you like. […]
This recipe gets you an inexpensive but delicious dish. Tender chicken meat goes finely with olives, leek and sweet juicy pepper. Ingredients for Chicken Legs Stewed with Olives 2 Chicken legs 3-4 Sweet peppers A handful of olives 1 Leek Olive oil, dried Mediterranean herbs, paprika, curry, salt, all to taste. Recipe for Chicken Legs […]
Cheese balls are a very tasty, nutritious dish. It is a perfect appetizer – looks nice and original. Besides, cheese is good for health, because it is the source of calcium and protein. This dish is eaten with pleasure both adults and children. It is possible to prepare for the holiday table. Preparing to it […]
Not far from our place, in a beautiful ancient town of Ascoli Piceno, there was held a culinary fete at the end of April. It was devoted to local dishes – deep-fried made dishes. At the fete one could try various dishes from the cuisines of Marche, Abruzzo, Sardinia, Sicily, Florence, Genoa, as well as […]
Meat on pork ribs is delicious. In Italy they usually make it on the grill. But it is just as tasty when baked in the oven with potatoes and onion. This simple but savory dish will be enjoyed by the whole family. Ingredients for Pork Ribs with Potatoes Pork ribs: 1 – 1.5 kg. Potatoes: […]
