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Chutney is a traditional Indian condiment that has a special place in Indian cuisine. It has a long tradition, dating back to 500 BC. The word itself comes from the Sanskrit catni, meaning ‘to lick.’ It reflects the fact that chutneys are finger-licking delicious and also that they are traditionally eaten almost like a dessert, at the end of the meal, by hand. … Read more
The Spanish islands are divided in two major groups, the Canary Islands located in the Atlantic Ocean and the Balearic Islands located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. The Spanish islands of this two archipelago have beautiful nature and incredibly varied scenery. They offer a perfect combination of nature and beach holidays for the visitors. The Balearic Islands includes the well-known island of Ibiza and Mallorca and also some … Read more
According to Ayurveda, health is our natural birthright, and healthy, long life is available through proper diet and lifestyle, and herbal remedies. A healthy diet is the key for proper digestion that is crucial for our well-being. This ancient, holistic healing system says that there are three body types, so-called doshas. They are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Most … Read more
Apart from the two species native to Africa, the famous Black Rhinoceros, White Rhinoceros, there are three other rhino species native to southern Asia. They are the Indian Rhinoceros, the Javan Rhinoceros, and the Sumatran Rhinoceros. Some rhinos have only one horn, while others have two. They vary in size from the smallest Javan rhino to … Read more
Southeast Asia is one of the most beautiful parts of the world. It includes Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Burma, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. These countries are very popular traveler destinations due to their affordable prices, friendly and safe atmosphere, and easy accessibility with many connecting international flights. The region has so much to … Read more
Despite the fact that St. Petersburg is a relatively young city, founded in 1703 by Emperor Peter the Great, it has an exciting and rich history. The city was built on a boggy terrain at the cost of thousands of lives. Many workers died during the construction but because of the Northern War with Sweden, … Read more
If you have childhood memories of how your grandmother was canning all kinds of delicious pickles and jams on late summer afternoons you probably think that it is a lot of work. Canning is not difficult at all it is just time consuming. There is a simple and fast way if you don’t fancy canning the old … Read more
Dates are deliciously sweet, healthy, and can be used in many different ways. They really are the gift of nature. They come from the date palm, a palm tree native to Africa and the Middle East. Dates are thought to be one of the oldest cultivated fruits; in fact, they are mentioned in the Bible. … Read more
The Ayurvedic Breakfast is part of the ancient, holistic healing system called Ayurveda, which is based on the belief that our health depends on the balance between the mind, body, and spirit. In Ayurveda, it is very important to start the day right. With certain morning rituals, you will feel a significant change in your body … Read more
We have many foods in our kitchen that we like to eat and yet we don’t know that they are poisonous. From the commonly consumed every day food like apple and potato through our favorite seeds such as almonds and cashew nuts to the more rare delicacies like the Fugu fish there is a whole list of toxic … Read more