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The Health Benefits of Garlic
The Health Benefits of Garlic

Since forever garlic was used, both as food and medicine. Find out it's miraculous health benefits and tips of getting rid of garlic [...]

The Health Benefits of Quinoa
The Health Benefits of Quinoa

Quinoa - the"superfood" - it looks like we found the "superseed" that can give us power, strength and health just like it did for the incas, many , many years [...]

The Benefits of Mushrooms
The Benefits of Mushrooms

Out there are over 14000 mushrooms, 3000 are edible, about 700 are used in medical purpose and one percent are poisonous. What do you think about adding fresh mushrooms to everyday dishes, is that good or bad? Here you can find what mushrooms are [...]

The Benefits of Soybeans
The Benefits of Soybeans

Soy is a plant with asian origins, recently known to be cultivated also in other regions of the world, the top producers  currently being United States, Brazil, Argentina, China and India.When we talk about vegetables, soy is the most prominent because of its high [...]

Ingredient Equivalents
Ingredient Equivalents

Here are some helpful charts with ingredient equivalents that every home cook needs to have. They will help if there are any difficulties deciding how much you have to [...]

10 Unique Summer Ice Creams
10 Unique Summer Ice Creams

This summer I came across few interesting recipes of ice cream that really kept my attention and I wanted to share them with you. I want to try each of these as soon as I get the chance. You will probably agree [...]

Measurements and Conversions
Measurements and Conversions

Here are some helpful measurements and conversions that every home cook needs to have. In this way you can convert your recipes to the measuring way you are familiar [...]

The Benefits of Lentils
The Benefits of Lentils

Nutritious  and  flavorful  lentil beans are very healthy. Who would of thought that such small beans help lower cholesterol,  prevent blood sugar and digestive disorders, are a good source of proteins, calcium, magnesium,  folate,  phosphorus, iron, vitamin B, vitamin C and many other [...]

Grape Seed Oil Benefits
Grape Seed Oil Benefits

The grape seed oil is made by cold-pressing the grape seeds. It has been extensively used around the world.  It contains vitamins, minerals, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and antioxidants. Grape seed oil contains high quantities of Vitamin E and F and also minerals like [...]

Avocado -  Super Healthy Food
Avocado - Super Healthy Food

Avocado, known as "Persea americana Miller" is a fruit available throughout the world, all year round and can be found in 3 assortments:  pear-shaped, egg-shaped or spherical. It is widely believed that it originated in Mexico and it was discovered around 291 B.C. Although it [...]

First Blog Anniversary
First Blog Anniversary

I can't believe we just turned 1. This Sunday is my first blog anniversary, it seems that it  passed so fast. Even if I don't really enjoy making anniversary cakes because they involve too much work, this anniversary was a good enough reason to [...]

Super Food Grain - Barley
Super Food Grain - Barley

Barley botanically known as Hordeum vulgare is the fourth most important cereal crop in the world after wheat, maize, and rice. Barley may be one of the oldest grains on earth. Barley has many health benefits. Barley is one of the richest [...]

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