Tahina alternative uses...even for breakfast
Tahina alternative uses...even for breakfast Have you ever tried tahini sauce or tahina? A tasty sauce made from sesame seeds, known primarily as an ingredient for chickpea hummus, it lends itself to many alternative uses and could become part of your daily diet even at breakfast. Let's find out more
September 3: Italian National Chili Pepper Day
Today is September 3rd, do you know that according to the Italian food calendar, national chilli pepper day falls today? Well, yes, one of the most loved and used spices in our kitchens, like other foods it has a dedicated day (both nationally and internationally).
Which spices to use to prepare tajine
Do you know what is the right combination of spices to use to prepare the tajine? Let's see together what they are and discover together something more about this tasty traditional Moroccan dish and its variations.
Michelada: a spicy Mexican cocktail
Have you ever tasted michelada? It is a traditional Mexican cocktail made with beer, lemon, salt and salsa, with a spicy touch. The combination may seem strange at first glance but it's worth experimenting!
Watermelon and cinnamon: an unusual but successful combination
The summer fruit par excellence....and the spice that perhaps most reminds us of the cold season, watermelon and cinnamon are an unusual but decidedly well-matched combination, the fresh sweetness of the watermelon combined with the intense aroma of cinnamon, a taste to try...let's see how together.
Cardamom infused water
Infused and flavored waters help to quench thirst and combine the benefits of the right hydration with those of the fruit or spices used for flavouring. Today we thought we would offer you some useful ideas for preparing a fresh and pleasant water flavored with cardamom seeds.
Let's prepare a matcha tea smoothie
A few weeks ago we offered you matcha tea in an iced tea version, today we thought we would dedicate our post to matcha tea-based smoothies, ideal for a fresh, tasty and well-being breakfast or snack.
Aromatic herbs and spices to use in summer
Have you ever wondered which aromatic herbs and spices should not be missing from your pantry in summer? Let's find out together.
Cocktails based on gin and tea: fresh and thirst-quenching
Gin and tea, an unusual combination?....not even by idea, the two drinks are basic ingredients in the recipes of various cocktails, fresh summery, fruity and thirst-quenching. Just think that a few years ago this combination had become a real trend in the mixology field. Let's see some examples together, to ask your barman or to try at home to offer something different to your guests.
Kombucha: the tea-based fermented drink
<p>Have you ever tasted kombucha? Exactly we used the adjective "la", it is in fact a fermented tea-based drink, not to be confused with green tea Sencha Kombucha for infusion, so much so that in most of the recipes offered online black tea is indicated as an ingredient . But let's proceed in order.<br />Many consider it a novelty but this drink actually has very ancient origins, it reached...
Let's refresh ourselves with a Matcha iced latte!
Have you ever tasted an iced latte? It is not a milkshake or a smoothie, but literally a cold latte macchiato...made even more delicious with a splash of cocoa or other delicious toppings, or with the addition of dried fruit. But today we will not talk about the "classic" version with espresso coffee, but about the matcha tea-based variant... and more.
Homemade flavored red wine salt
Have you ever tried salt flavored with red or white wine? A combination much appreciated and used in Iberian cuisine. Let's see together how to prepare it....
Craving for a smoothie......with a spicy chilli touch
It's not the first post we've dedicated to smoothies... but this time we thought we'd opt for a less usual proposal... perhaps less suitable for breakfast, but no less tasty and hopefully appreciated by spicy lovers . Today no cinnamon or spirulina... the protagonist spice is chilli pepper.
Which spices (and not only) to use to flavor pancakes
Tasty, nutritious and also light (with due care), pancakes are a very valid alternative to start the day with a good and healthy breakfast. A traditional breakfast dish in the USA and beyond, they are now appreciated all over the world, served for breakfast, for brunch, sweet and savory. They can be prepared in many variations, even flavored with spices.
The spices needed to cook pulled pork
Have you ever tasted pulled pork? A spicy indulgence that is worth indulging in, perhaps ideal for a summer dinner with friends. Spices play a key role in this recipe! Let's see together what are necessary to prepare the perfect homemade mix.
Cinnamon flavored water to start the day
You may have read dozens of articles about the possible benefits of warm lemon water in the morning, and maybe you've even tried experimenting with its daily use, but have you ever considered starting the day by drinking cinnamon-infused water?