During this viral epidemic, it is very important for our immune systems to be strong and functional in order to defend our bodies as much as possible. This means eating a diet rich in the nutrients that our immune systems need in order to function, such as zinc, iron, selenium, […]
Lunch
61 posts
Kale and eggplant with couscous and a fresh cake Today we made an extra special lunch packed with some delicious flavours. In addition to preparing a fresh cake, we also used radish sprouts to enrich our meal. What are sprouts? You’ve probably heard quite a bit about them as they’ve […]
So far we have published two parts to our finger foods series, which bring you great ideas for quick and easy foods that are great for entertaining. To round out the series, we have your mandatory sweet fix coming your way. What sort of party would it be without dessert? […]
Brussel sprouts, as you may have guessed from their appearance, are from the same botanical family that gives us cabbage and a range of other edible plants. Like these relatives, brussel sprouts originate from the Mediterranean, but have since become established throughout Europe, especially around Brussels, thus giving them their […]
The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit from the Lythraceae family. Though at first glance its leathery skin may make it seem unappealing to eat, once opened up it displays its beautiful, juicy red seeds. Though it has been used since the times of ancient Persia and Greece, its use […]
Have you ever found yourself wondering about the botany behind some of the veggies on your plate? Some of them look so different, while others are quite similar. Though broccoli and cauliflower look somewhat similar, cabbage, brussel sprouts, kohlrabi, and kale all have unique appearances different from these plants. That […]
Dal bhat is a traditional dish of the Indian subcontinent that is popular in Nepal, Bangladesh, and India. It is named after its main ingredients; Dal meaning lentils and bhat meaning cooked rice. The dish consists of lentil soup and rice cooked in water, and is often served with stewed […]
As many who follow plant-based diets know, ideas for dishes often come from dishes that contain meat. This then means that we need to somehow substitute the meat with a vegan alternative, thus resulting in a dish that can be even better and more nutritious than the original! Naming the […]
Using lesser-known foods in the kitchen can be fun! Not only do you get to dazzle your friends and family with your interesting new food, but you also get to try out new tastes and textures that you may otherwise miss out on. A few days ago, we offered you […]