The root of this plant is widely used in the preparation of excellent liqueurs, and for an herbal tea with excellent digestive properties. Gentian increases salivary secretion, and for this reason it is considered an excellent aperitif and stimulant of appetite. Gentian herbal tea is also known as a treatment to soothe some symptoms of indigestion and promote stomach well-being.
Ingredients: gentian root Botanical name: gentian lutea L. Origin: France
Experience the beneficial properties and intense flavor of these red lentils, a fast cooking and low fat variety. They are perfect legumes for those looking for a dietary ingredient but rich in iron, vegetable protein and fiber. They are easy to digest, perfect for soup recipes and as a side dish.
Ingredients: hulled red lentils Origin: Canada
Soaking: - Cooking time: 10 min. / in a pressure cooker 5 min.
Discover the taste of these legumes, with small, lens-shaped seeds, black like Beluga caviar. You will try a dish rich in protein, iron and fiber, with a low fat content. The delicate flavor of black lentils makes them perfect as a side dish, for salads, appetizers, soups with vegetables and cereals, fish dishes.
Ingredients: black Beluga lentils Origin: Canada Cooking times: 25 min. / in a pressure cooker 10 min.
The prunes of Agen have a high mineral content, which makes them suitable for the balance of the body and the regularity of intestinal transit. They help to keep the tissues toned, counteracting stretch marks and flaccidity, thanks to the properties of vitamin A, beta carotene and zinc.
Green pepper is used to flavor fish and meat dishes (chicken, turkey, pork, beef). The recipe for fillet with green pepper is famous. It is particularly appreciated for its spicy, fresh and delicately herbaceous flavour. Green pepper also goes well with other spices, including nutmeg, coriander and juniper.
The scent of Atlantic cedar essential oil is penetrating and enveloping, since ancient times it has been attributed the ability to convey a sense of calm, serenity and strength. Balsamic, useful for skin and hair care. Origin: France
The root of this plant is widely used in the preparation of excellent liqueurs with a strong flavor and digestive properties par excellence. Gentian increases salivary secretion, is an excellent aperitif, also known as a treatment to soothe some symptoms related to digestion and promote the well-being of the stomach.
Ingredients: gentian root Botanical name: genziana lutea L. Origin: France
Preparation of liqueur: 100g of whole root gentian, 4 liters of white wine, 1 kg of sugar, 1 liter of alcohol.
Cinnamon in bark is the spice preferred by cooks to give a particular flavor to their recipes. In healthy terms, cinnamon helps keep blood sugar in balance, helps prevent cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, triglycerides and ulcers. Tip: do not cook it too long, it can become bitter.
The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the needles and branches of the wild cypress (cupressus sempervirens). According to aromatherapy, it makes the perceptions but at the same time "reassuring" effects. Common for topical use in hair packs and massages, adding a few drops to a carrier oil. Origin: France
The Guérande salt gives the palate a rich, not too salty taste. Its scent is very reminiscent of the Atlantic Ocean on the coast of Brittany, where it comes from. It has a moist consistency, which makes it suitable for many culinary preparations; in each one it brings a touch of quality and the right degree of flavor.