Entries by Elena and Alfredo

Problem Solving Packed Lunches




The British culinary landscape has transformed over the last thirty years; the limited resources of the post war years, combined with a rise in the availability of fast and convenient food, meant that by the 1980s Britain’s cuisine was not exactly the most exciting in Europe.  However, a younger generation, growing up in more affluent […]







Poisoned After Eating Mushrooms? What Should You Do?




Many people are into picking mushrooms. Every mushroom hunter knows the golden rule: if you have the slightest doubt whether the mushroom is edible, leave it. That’s the best way to keep out of mischief. If you did get poisoned, there are some tips to assuage the grave outcome. First of all, call in medical […]







Yoghurt’s Wonderful Property




A new study has been published that reveals yoghurt’s unique property. Information supplied by the American Heart Association shows that a regular intake of yoghurt protects from hypertension, helps control body weight and keep the weight index lower. The research on the effect of yoghurt lasted 15 years and involved over 2,000 volunteers who didn’t […]







The Chicken Cutlet with Ham and Pesto Sauce Recipe




These cutlets are made from chicken breast cut in thin slices. You get very tasty and aromatic cutlets which can be served with potato, buckwheat, salads. They will do well for an excellent dinner or supper. Besides you can serve them cold as a appetizer. Ingredients for Chicken Cutlet with Ham and Pesto Chicken breast: […]







The Truth about White Bread




Chased away from everyday diet, white bread has finally been reclaimed as not such an insidious food. After a series of experiments British scientists exonerated white bread stating that it has no relation to putting on weight. It depends on how much and what with it is eaten. The first thing many of those who […]







How to Make Spinach with Cheese




This is a simple and easy-to-make dish. It owes its excellent taste to olive oil and cheese that melts quickly creating a marvelous cream sauce that covers the spinach. Ingredients for Spinach with Cheese 1-1.2 lb Frozen or fresh spinach 0.3 lb Taleju cheese, Gorgonzola, or any other soft cheese 1 garlic clove Extra virgin […]







The Recipe for Puff Paste




Making this puff paste takes some time, but the process is not difficult. It is a convenient ingredient, you will make delicate and delicious dishes with it. If you use ricotta, the paste will come out soft and virtually weightless, if you use Philadelphia, it will be harder and more crumbly. The more you fold […]







The Recipe for Appetizer with Mozzarella, Ham and Fig




You can treat yourself to this colorful appetizer – known in Italy as antipasto – when the fig is in. Sweet fig goes well with mozzarella, ham, olives. It is served with chunks of peasant bread sprinkled with fragrant olive oil. Strictly speaking there is no recipe, you can take any quantity of the ingredients, […]







Chocolate against Blood Stroke




In addition to the fact that chocolate supports proper functioning of the heart, Swedish scientists succeeded in proving that a moderate consumption of chocolate decreases the risk of having a blood stroke. It emerged from a study by a team of researchers headed by Dr. Susanna Larsson at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. The study […]







The Chicken Breast Salad Recipe




It is a salad with very flavorful and juicy chicken meat. Every piece is enveloped in tender cream with marvelous smell created by a mixture of ginger and nutmeg. You don’t want to take any other spices so they don’t alter the wonderful aroma. Those who like their salads pungent can add some pepper. Ingredients […]







How to Make Dates in Chocolate




Try and make at home tasty sweets that are completely natural – dates in chocolate. You can use any other kinds of dry fruits you have handy. Very good at such as dried apricots, prunes, figs. Ingredients for Dates in Chocolate 0.5-0.6 lb dates 0.4 lb dark chocolate 0.1 lb butter 2-3 tablespoons brandy Recipe […]







Green Tea Defeats Cancer




How nice it would be if we could down a cup of green tea and thus cure cancer! There have been studies showing that the catechins in green tea affect the growth of cancer cells. But so far it is only a good preventive measure. And what if an individual has already contracted the disease? […]







The Recipe for Marinated Cabbage




This one is a super-quick recipe! Compared to sour cabbage that takes time to come to, this crispy and very tasty cabbage will be ready in a couple of hours. You can add a pinch of turmeric, curry or saffron for a nicer color. Ingredients for Marinated Cabbage 1 cabbage 2 onions garlic 2-3 cloves […]







The Recipe for Panna Cotta with Dulce de Leche




What makes Panna Cotta a special kind of dessert is the use of ricotta and soft milk caramel known as Dulce de leche besides cream. Panna Cotta comes out not very fat, possessing a wonderful soft texture and harmonious caramel flavor. Ingredients for Panna Cotta with Dulce de Leche 0.4 pt or 1 glass cream […]







Non-Fat Chocolate




It is common knowledge that chocolate is wholesome. It contains antioxidants flavonoids that support the functions of the heart, vessels, brain, and help maintain a shapely figure. The thing that makes people shy away is the content of fat. That’s why experts have worked out a new recipe, exchanging milk and cacao butter fat for […]