Mindful eating: being present and feeling better

“Mindfulness” is a largely used term nowadays,  or at least we’ve surely heard of it, but we don’t seem to get its real meaning. According to the dictionary, this word refers to the mental state achieved by concentrating on the present moment and it’s a technique used to help relax. It’s a way to re-connect the…

Overnight Porridge

Porridge  The best thing about a good porridge (a traditionnal english meal) is that it’s one of the most versatile and complete dishes that you can make. It’s perfect for breakfast, but also at lunch or for dinner if you prefer a savoury version. It takes only a very few minutes to prepare. You can…

Pierogi – Traditional Polish Dumplings

The most traditional polish dish are the dumplings, in polish it’s called pierogi. The most popular ones are stuffed with potato – chese filling and taste delicious. If you want to try something typical in Poland, it should be pierogi! There are a lot of recipies for pierogi, but I will share with you my…

A warm delicious meal: Vegetable Fajitas

Fajitas belong to the Texan-Mexican cuisine and their origin began in the 1930s on the Texas ranch lands of the Rio Grande Valley. This food was later popularized by businesses such as Ninfa’s in Houston, the Hyatt Regency in Austin, and numerous restaurants in San Antonio. In recent years, fajitas have become popular at American casual dining restaurants as well as in home cooking. In many…

An Asian Delicacy: Miso Soup

A warm bowl of miso soup can treat your nervous, immune system, improve bone health, alleviate factors that contribute to chronic diseases, and delay early aging.  It is rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, and antioxidants. As part of yout diet, it will  protect your body from internal and external health-damaging elements. Miso soup is associated…

A very Danish lunch – Smørrebrod

Smørrebrød is the word for the Danish open-faced sandwiches on buttered rye bread, perfect for lunch time. There is no need to book a flight to Copenhagen. You can create your own smørrebrød at home, using these 3 recipes which you will find below. This traditional Danish dish, smørrebrød began in the 19th-century as workingman’s…

Quick breakfast: Avocado toast

In the morning we all are in a rush. But skipping breakfast is not an option, as it is the most important meal of the day. Avocado toast takes only a few minutes to make, it’s delicious and healthy. The possibilities  are endless for this recipe, use your creativity and favourite ingredients to fancy up…

Frozen treat: Red berry iced tea popsicles

Summer already kicked in with those high temperatures and homemade popsicles are a way to keep cool. Popsicles are refreshing yet require little to no effort to make.  A scoop of ice cream on a summer day is the more obvious choice, but popsicles are lighter.  You  can store them in the freezer and enjoy…

Braised chicken with Odika sauce

I’m going to make you travel in Africa, specifically in Gabon with a simple and delicious recipe that will seduce, for sure, children and adults. The main ingredient may require you to go in “specialized” stores. The Odika is a sauce made from the fruit of acacias that looks like a wild mango with cocoa…

Benefits of Herbs

We know that herbs are good for us. But what specific (and good) benefits they have? We wish to be in good health and live long. However, the reality is different. Sometimes we catch the flu or break something. Or we have long-lasting problems like hair loss or we can’t sleep. Instead of taking drugs,…

Start your day with lemon water!

Do you know that your first drink when you wake up should be water with lemon? Lemon water is nothing else than a clear water with a lemon juice. It’s full of vitamin C and flavonoids,which have strong antioxidant properties. You can serve it hot or cold – in both ways, your body will benefit…

Are you addicted to coffee? Check it!

Many people start their day with a mug coffee. It provides us with energy and is tasty. However, too much coffee has also negative effects. If you can’t imagine your day without even a small cup, it can mean that you are addicted. Coffee is a very popular beverage in all over the world. Millions…