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The Spanish conquerors brought them to Europe when they returned back from their invasions to Latin America, as a gift to their queen, almost 500 years ago. While Venetian invaders brought them to Greece, that is why they are so familiar among the inhabitants of the Ionian Islands. In my
If you make your own plant-based milk from your favorite nut, it’s time to hear what you can make with the shredded almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, or walnuts that are leftover. We have already mentioned in a previous post “How to make your own almond milk” that you should keep the
I have tasted them for the first time, twenty years ago, on a trip to Morocco – Tunisia. Their sweet taste was stamped on my palate and my heart since then as they were reminding me of the toffee, I used to eat without stopping when I was a small
Cashews, with their distinguishing buttery taste and their kidney shape contain L-tryptophan, an important amino acid in which the body turns into serotonin. Serotonin is a critical neurotransmitter for the normal function of the brain and a significant contributing factor in a good mood and mental health. In fact many
When I first met Katerina, almost ten years ago in Mykonos island, she was an active and enthusiastic young girl, who impressed you with her authentic smile, her honesty and kindness and her warm hug. Her love for the sea, the sharks and the children wowed you! Her achievements since
These tiny black-brown-white seeds that irritatingly stick between our teeth come from the chia plant, which is a close relative of mint and is native mostly to Mexico and Guatemala. Even though they only became famous recently, they do exist since the Aztecs and Mayan period. In fact chia is
A well-balanced meal is full of protein, carbohydrates, and good quality fats that will keep you full for 4-5 hours till your next meal. You will need: 1 Tofu Block. 2 Cups Chopped Mushrooms. 1 Cup Chopped Cherry Tomatoes. 1/2 Tsp Paprika. 1/2 Tsp Turmeric. 1 Tbsp Mustard. 2 Tbsp
In the centre of a colourful crowd, who smiles, yells, cuddles up, takes selfies, jogs to keep their legs warm; I am waiting for the gunshot and the race to start. I feel that I won’t be able to hear it because of the noise and my anxiety. The loud
BBQ is always a good idea and a nice opportunity for friends and family to come together. From the moment you start making the bbq shopping list, you can think about your vegetarian or vegan friends. There are more than a few at every party. You can prepare for them
For years I have been the boring person in my family, as I would always take out my bag of almonds, raisins, and 2-3 pieces of dark chocolate during the movie or tv family time while everyone else was enjoying without any guilt their popcorn, nachos & chips. As a
