Entries by Elena and Alfredo

The Mediterranean Diet As Part of World Heritage




By the UNESCO decision the Mediterranean diet has been included into the list of intangible world heritage. The Mediterranean diet is a system of nourishment that has been preserved next to intact from the time immemorial. Its main ingredients are olive oil, cereals, fruits and vegetables, also seasoning, spices, fish, dairy products and a little […]







How to Make Trenette with Shrimps in Orange Ginger Sauce




Trenette is a long kind of noodles. In this dish it goes well with an orange juice sauce and shrimps. The dish is extremely tasty and boasts a rich appetizing smell. By the way, Italians eat pasta every day. Ingredients for Trenette with Shrimps in Sauce 0.8 lb shrimps 0.8 lb tiger shrimps 2 oranges […]







How to Get Good Nourishment with a Vegetarian Diet3




This continues the article dealing with the right nutrients for vegetarians. So, you have to see that you get enough protein, zinc, vitamins B12 and D in your nutrient budget







7 Foods That Make Your Mood Bright




Serotonin is highly influential on several of the brain’s functions, including control of perception, cognitive processes, sleep, appetite and mood. The amino acid tryptophane, essential for the production of serotonin, can be obtained from food only. Experts give a list of foods that are especially rich in tryptophane. The best sources of tryptophane are Cheese  […]







The Rolls with Eggplant and Mushrooms Recipe




Cooking food is a way of expressing your love to your nearest and dearest. Any dish prepared in a cheerful mood will be twice as tasty. Eggplant rolls stuffed with mushrooms are so delicious and uncommon that you are sure to get a lot of positive emotions. Ingredients for Rolls with Eggplant and Mushrooms 3 […]







Getting Slimmer with Pistachios




Although nuts are considered to be high on calories and a no-no for everyone who wishes to drop weight, scientists from Eastern Illinois University tell us different. They assert that pistachios can control the appetite. An experiment was conducted involving 140 volunteers who were divided into two groups. People in one group were offered some […]







Caloric content of seeds and nuts




Nuts and seeds are very healthy, though, and fairly high in calories. Therefore, nutritionists do not advise them to exclude from your diet and eat regularly, but gradually







The Recipe for Soup with Black Rice, Zucchini and Fennel




Soup with black rice is extremely tasty and wholesome. If you are a vegetarian or on a diet for weight loss, use vegetable broth, though, naturally, chicken broth will make for a better taste. Ingredients for Soup with Black Rice, Zucchini and Fennel 4-5 tablespoonfuls black rice 1 fennel 1 zucchini 1 carrot







How to Get Good Nourishment with a Vegetarian Diet 2




If you have your heart set on vegetarianism, you need to get adequate nourishment complete with calcium, iodine, iron, omega 3, protein, vitamins B12 and D and zinc. Here is some advice







How to Cook Angler in Onion and Ginger Sauce




Angler has got no scale and very few bones. The fish is far from beautiful, what with its huge head, but it’s rather tasty. Angler is popular in France, Spain and Italy. In stores you can usually find bodies with heads cut off. Ingredients for Angler in Sauce 2.0 lb angler’s tails 1 white onion […]







The Fruits in Alcohol Recipe




Make yourself a delicious treat – fruits steeped in alcohol. This is something you can prepare beforehand and give away to your family and relatives as a unique Christmas presents not unlike a gourmet item. You can use any fruits and alcohol you fancy most, unleash your fantasy, there is ample ground for experimenting. Ingredients […]







Preparing Horse Radish with Beetroot




Horse radish is a salubrious plant. Reference books list anti-cancerous, immunomodulatory, rejuvenescent properties of horse radish; it also stimulates vitality and sexual desires. Sauces, seasonings and snacks with horse radish are very popular in Russian cuisine. Here’s one of the seasonings, horse







The Chocolate Fair in Paris




Are you a sweet tooth and a fashionist? In that case, the 16th Salon du Chocolat in Paris is just the event for you. Tens of thousands of chocolate lovers from all over the globe make their way there. The visitors can marvel at most intricate constructions made from all sorts of chocolate. Chocolate costumes, […]







The Focaccia with Tomatoes Recipe




Focaccia with cherry tomatoes is one of our family’s favorites. Italian cuisine is practically unimaginable without this aromatic bread shaped like a flat scone. Focaccia is easy to make. The important thing is to put in enough time and make sure that the dough has been kneaded carefully. Ingredients for Focaccia with Tomatoes 0.8 lb […]







A Vegetarian Diet with Best Nourishment 1




The stepping stone of any diet – vegetarian diets included – is variety of foods. Our body needs food that can furnish all the nutrients. This task becomes more difficult with the more restrictive