Anise seeds give a unique flavor to dishes and excellent anti-bloating digestive properties, which counteract abdominal discomfort. They promote well-being after meals and stimulate the appetite. They are the basis of herbal preparations that calm coughs. As aromatic and tasty seeds, they can be used in milk for breakfast, together with muesli or in a mix of dried fruit.
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.
If you are looking for a legume with high nutritional properties, broad beans make you high in proteins, vitamins, minerals, folic acid and fiber. Dried broad beans, in particular, provide the greatest protein intake among legumes. Also discover its delicious flavor in soups, to dress pasta, in soups, or as a side dish for meats, cheeses or fish.
Ingredients: peeled broad beans Origin: Egypt Cooking time: 40 min. / in a pressure cooker 15 min.
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.
Natural essential oil obtained by steam distillation from wild Corymbia citriodora leaves (Eucaliptus Citriodora or more commonly eucalyptus citrate). Ideal for spreading in the environment, for suffixes and massages. It differs from the essential oil of Eucalyptus globulus, due to the slightly citrus notes, which vaguely recall the scent of lemongrass, which characterize its aroma. Origin: Spain
Properties: decongestant, antiseptic, toning, purifying environments by contrasting flu bacteria.
decongestant, antiseptic, toning, purifying environments by contrasting flu bacteria.
Planet: Saturn • Main Chakra: 5th •Secondary Chakra: 6th and 7th • Note: Head
Cassia ground cinnamon has an intense flavor that goes well with salty foods and flavors meat. In the Middle East it accompanies stews, lamb, goose and duck meat; in Thailand pork and dried fruit; in Morocco it is combined with pigeon pastilla; in Yorkshire it is excellent in braised ham. A pinch of cinnamon is perfect in mashed potatoes, ravioli and pumpkin risotto. It gives a unique aroma to vegetable pies or natural yoghurt.
Natural essential oil, extracted from leaves and flowers of Geranium (pelargonium graveolens) from conventional farming, obtained by steam distillation. It boasts numerous properties by virtue of which it is particularly appreciated in aromatherapy, for topical use and for diffusion in the environment. Origin: Egypt
Food supplement based on Thyme, a plant indicated for the fluidity of bronchial secretions. Digestive function and elimination of gas. Antioxidant, well-being of throat and nose.
Ingredients: Thymus vulgaris L. Origin: Spain
Dose and method of use: it is recommended to take 2/3 drops of essential oil diluted in a teaspoon of vegetable oil or sugar, once a day
Orange blossoms can be used alone for a calming herbal tea, or added together with a blend of medicinal herbs, as desired. They possess expectorant properties against colds, thanks to vitamin C, and promote proper digestion. The relaxing characteristics of orange blossom are useful in cases of insomnia, anxiety and stress.
Ingredients: orange blossom Botanical name: Citrus aurantium Origin: Middle East
Roasted peanuts, a tasty snack that we love to nibble especially at aperitif time, perhaps accompanied by a cool drink and in the company of friends. Since we were children we have a sweet tooth for this dried fruit in shell. They offer different properties and benefits.
Chinese five spice powder is a traditional spice blend, used in Chinese cuisine. This mix gives the dishes a light hint of minty taste, which still includes all the five flavors in cooking: sweet, sour, salty, spicy and bitter. A special taste to flavor meat and fish dishes, marinades and exotic sauces.
Ingredients:
star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, fennel.
Thyme honey is a monofloral honey with an amber color with reddish reflections and an aromatic and intense scent. It has a strong flavor, with spicy and slightly balsamic notes, which reflect the essences of thyme. Produced mainly in Mediterranean areas, it is appreciated for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This honey is ideal to accompany cheeses, meats and savory dishes, or to sweeten herbal teas and infusions thanks to its robust and aromatic flavor.
