
How to make a watermelon iced latte
Summer has the fresh, thirst-quenching taste...of comomero! Have you ever tried a watermelon iced latte? A summery and special version of the classic iced tea latte, a recipe available in several variations, one in particular with a very unusual combination, espresso coffee. Let's try making some of them together.

Herbal teas useful for replenishing mineral salts
On hot days, it is important to hydrate and pay attention to maintaining the correct salt and water balance in the body, especially for those who do a lot of physical activity or generally sweat a lot. There are a number of specially formulated drinks rich in minerals, but if you prefer to avoid products containing colouring agents and preservatives, cold remineralising herbal teas could be for you. Let's take a look at the most suitable medicinal herbs and herbal blends.

Lozijon: the spicy Uzbek garlic sauce
We like to experiment with new flavours, which is why from time to time we dedicate a space in our blog to dishes and sauces belonging to gastronomic traditions far removed from our own. Today, we thought we would introduce you to lozijon, a spicy sauce typical of Uzbek cuisine. Let's take a look at how it is prepared and what to pair it with.

Which herbs have a detox effect?
We are well aware that there are no natural miracle cures, but infusions and decoctions based on medicinal herbs, flowers and dried fruits can help to support the body's natural functions and get rid of excess toxins, in this particular case, since the topic of our post today will be ‘which herbs have a detox effect’.

The most suitable infusions... for gardening and plant care
<p>Did you know that herbal infusions and macerates can be used as natural gardening products? Let's see together which ones are most suitable and how they can help you care for the plants that grace your balcony or garden.</p> <h2>Herbal infusions for plant care</h2> <p>Herbal infusions are often used in do-it-yourself gardening as a natural and environmentally friendly remedy against plant...

Pav bhaji masala: how to prepare
There are dozens of masalas, some more famous, others less so. Today, we have decided to dedicate our weekly feature to a really tasty spice blend, Pav bhaji. Let's take a look at how it is prepared.

How to prepare rose tea latte
May is the month of roses, so we decided to start the month with a post featuring them. Today let's see how to prepare a ‘Rose Tea Latte’, a pleasant drink with an enveloping aroma.

Fresh, healthy and spicy just the way we like it! Do you know Boondi Raita? In some portals and recipe books you will find it classified as a salad, but in reality it is more like a sauce, fresh and creamy, to be enjoyed on its own or to accompany other dishes, a bit like Greek Tzatziki, ‘wanting to find a similarity’.

"Un mondo di Spezie" (A World of Spices) at Bacchanal 2025
Spices are increasingly the protagonists, at the table and beyond... interest is growing in their uses, aromas and origins. It was only a few days ago that our beloved spices will be the central theme of the Imola Bacchanal.

Making a dirty chai latte
On these rainy days despite it being spring, an extra boost of energy and extra taste is not bad, which is why we have offer you a dirty chai latte.

Which spices and flavourings to add to the ragout
<p>Ragout is truly a classic of the Italian culinary tradition (although the original term ragout is of French origin), just the word is enough to make us think of the smell of grandma's cooking, of Sunday family lunches. Did you know that the recipe for ragu is registered with the Bologna Chamber of Commerce? Let's see what flavours and spices are included in the official recipe and any...

<p>We are all quite familiar with karkadè, the pleasant infusion made from hibiscus flowers, while the use of the powder made from the inflorescences in cooking or for skin and hair care is ‘less famous’.<br /><br />We have devoted ample space to the properties of hibiscus flowers in our karkadé factsheet. Today we would like to focus on alternative uses of hibiscus flowers, which you can also...

Which spices should be used in felafel?
Have you ever tried felafel? Would you like to try making them homemade? The right mix of spices is essential to achieve the unmistakable taste of these delicious chickpea patties. Let's see together which ones are most suitable.

Muhammara: spicy sauce with peppers and nuts
<p>Muhammara is a tasty sauce made with peppers and dried fruit (nuts) originating in Aleppo, but widely used and appreciated throughout the Middle East, Turkey, the Mediterranean basin and beyond. Today, let's see together how to prepare and combine it.<br />This dish is well suited to both vegetarian and vegan diets because it does not use ingredients of animal origin. It can be used as a...

Barriquito or zaperoco another way to enjoy coffee
If you have been to the Canaries, you will have seen or tasted the barriquito or zaperoco! Never heard of it? Let's get to know this tasty drink made of liqueur and coffee with a spicy twist.

TPT: what it is, how to prepare it and how to use it
<p>TPT, have you ever come across this acronym in recipe books looking for ideas for preparing a dessert? The acronym, widely used in pastry, stands for ‘Tant pour tant’, in Italian ‘Tanto pour tanto’, it is a mix used in various desserts...let's find out more.</p> <h2>What is tpt?</h2> <p>Tant pour tant is a mix of almond flour and sugar (but the same rule also applies to hazelnuts), and its...

Che ne dite di una mousse di cioccolato al peperoncino?
Today we are in the mood for something greedy, with an intense and addictive taste... a real feast for the taste buds, like a chocolate mousse with a spicy touch of chilli, ideal as the perfect ending to a dinner party... or simply to treat ourselves to a tasty (not necessarily high-calorie) snack.

Today we discover atole: the traditional Guatemalan drink
Have you ever heard of atole? It is a traditional hot drink, typical of Guatemala, but widespread throughout South America. Thick, creamy and comforting, flavoured with spices and aromas, it is ideal for finding refreshment in cold temperatures... at altitudes of over 2000 metres above sea level.

How to prepare homemade liquorice liqueur
Intense and aromatic in flavour, excellent both fresh and at room temperature, liquorice liqueur is perfect as an end to a meal or to accompany coffee, and tradition also attributes some beneficial properties to it. Today, let's look together at the recipe and steps needed to prepare it at home and store it properly.

Let's prepare the Amlou together
Do you know Moroccan amlou? Have you ever tasted it? It is a delicious spreadable cream, typical of the local tradition. Finding it on the market is not so easy, so we thought we would try making a homemade version with you.

International Hot & Spicy Food Day 2025: celebrating spicy food
In all likelihood, there is no cuisine in the world that does not include a touch of spice; for millennia now, we have been using spices out of necessity and for the sake of taste. Spices, precious commodities in the past and in some respects in the present, have travelled across the world, positively contaminating every gastronomic culture. It is perhaps for this reason that anniversaries and events such as International Hot and Spicy Food Day, which falls on 16 January each year, are...

January: goal detox
January is the month of resolutions par excellence, and it could be the right time to review our habits and start on a path to improve our general well-being. Let's start the month under the banner of detox....and perhaps try to keep our resolutions for the coming months as well.

A cinnamon-flavoured New Year's Eve
Have you ever heard of the cinnamon blowing ritual? Spices are often linked to rituals and superstitions, often due to their high value in past centuries, just think of the rituals and superstitions related to salt in our country. Perhaps because cinnamon is one of our favourite spices, this ritual intrigued us.

Cozy Christmas morning chai latte
It is snowing in most of Italy, the temperatures are quite cold, today is Christmas Eve, maybe you will be late this evening and so....we thought of proposing something tasty and comforting for a soft awakening a ‘christmas morning chai latte’.