Christmas is time for gifts and a gruelling time for our finances. Shopping is one of the few traditions able to withstand changing trends. Every time I make a resolution to buy less I end up buying more. There must be a scientific reason for this to happen! Moreover I buy and I regret soon after having made the purchase. …
17 things to eat and drink in Cuba
Here is a list of the most delicious food I had in Cuba during my holidays last October. There are countless reasons to love Cuba and one is its food. Simple, natural, colorful. These images are a tribute to the recipes I loved the most during my an unforgettable stay there. Fruit and smoothies are very popular …
The reasons for fasting
Last Monday I started my week with 16 hours of fasting. It turned out to be challenging and tiring. Why did I put such a stress on me? It was an experiment, a test on my resistance skills I planned to go through many weeks ago. During the fasting periods I experienced different feelings that have affected my …
Chocolate Cranberry Brownie forever
I don't like brownies and this dessert is not a brownie. Yes, it is named "Chocolate Cranberry Brownie" but it is somewhat different from the popular american sweet. I took advantage of the word "brownie" to give an idea of the consistency: very dense and full in chocolate. Since it doesn't contain flour, is a dessert …
Spiced purple carrot, coriander and mint soup
This is a soup full of character, dense, fulfilling, nutrient and obviously healthy. Purple carrot, potato, coriander, onion and garam masala, are the main ingredients. However it is the minty twist that - together with the coriander - makes this soup uniquely fresh. This soup will delight you because of its delicate flavor and its particular …
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Sweet or salty breakfast?
Sweet or salty breakfast? For many years I could not even conceive the idea of a salty breakfast. A boiled egg was the quirkiest variation to the high-in-sugars morning meal that my mum could think of. If you ever visited Italy you know what I'm talking about. I'm talking about different habits. A quick cornetto …