The humble eggplant is a delicious plant of the nightshade species with an interesting history. The plant is native to the Indian Subcontinent and has been cultivated in southern and eastern Asia since prehistory. A raw fruit with a somewhat bitter taste becomes tender when cooked and develops a rich and complex flavor. Eggplant dishes … Read more
Christmas is the holiday children love the most. It is that time of the year when wishes come true and magic is real. Their excitement for Christmas can truly be contagious, thus parents often find themselves wanting to bring more and more of that holiday cheer into their homes. After finishing the Christmas home decorations, … Read more
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a wise age-old saying that children just don’t seem to like or obey. The apple is probably one of the healthiest fruits available, but parents and kids wage a constant battle against eating any fruits and vegetables. Therefor, parents need to become more cunning and creative … Read more
Stews are usually prepared at a low temperature to allow flavors to mingle. Filled with different vegetables, spices, and meat, stews are a delicious healthy meal perfect for colder weather, but also a nice dish for gathering a larger crowd without having to slave over the stove. There are many variants of stews, but today … Read more
Exercising, regardless of how much some of us find it exhausting, is vital to not only our figure but also our physical and mental health. What’s great about working out is that you have the freedom of switching between exercises to make it less boring, and it doesn’t need to take more than 30 minutes … Read more
Punch is a fantastic, refreshing drink. It can be non-alcoholic, but the original recipe is with alcohol. The drink was introduced to England from India in the early seventeenth century. This drink is suitable for big parties, weddings, birthdays and more. Punch is typically served in large, wide bowls, known as punch bowls, but not always, it can be served … Read more
You can’t make children eat fruits and vegetables by making them into candy. This was proven with a recent commercial where the children’s reactions were far from good. But maybe you can trick them into eating fruits and veggies not by hiding them but by making them look interesting and fun. Halloween is the perfect … Read more
Zucchini, or also known as the summer squash, is treated as a vegetable in the culinary sense, but botanically is actually an immature fruit. In order to use zucchini for cooking the fruit should be picked up while it still has length under 20cm so the seeds are still soft and small. Zucchini are almost … Read more