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
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
Caramel, sweet, smooth, and melting in our mouth. The only thing better than the caramel is the salty one. It is ideal in desserts, but it is so tasty that you can eat it just like that. When you want some salty caramel indulgence, you definitely should try one of the desserts presented below. No … 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
A good meal deserves a good dessert afterwards, and when it comes to desserts we are all like little children, aren’t we? Nobody can resist a good chocolate cake, or an ice-cream, but will you still think the same after you see the prices on the desserts in this list? When it comes to luxury … 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
Dumplings are part of every cuisine all around the world. Probably Asian dumplings are the most popular ones. Everyone loves those tasty little bites filled with all sorts of delicious spicy meat, shrimps, tofu or vegetable. Momos, wontons, shu mai or dim sums; wheat flour dough or rice flour dough; steamed or fried; dipped into sweet chili … Read more
It seems like during the winter, we all forgot how hot summer really is. The days are longer, the temperatures higher, and we all need some kind of refreshment to keep us cooled down. As much as you love ice-cold beer, you gotta admit there is nothing like a tall glass of cool lemonade to … Read more