Lombardy is a sensory journey where gastronomy represents the highest form of respect for the land and tradition. While olive oil dominates the south, here butter is king, and the stars of the table are rice and polenta. Lombard cuisine mirrors a complex history. Spanish, French, and Austrian influences have intertwined with a diverse geography—stretching… Continue reading Discover Lombardy: A Culinary Journey Through Tradition
Category: Drinks
Pineapple and raspberry smoothie
Raspberry and pineapple smoothie One of my favorite smoothies in the world is this one. I love the taste and the texture. Do you have a favorite smoothie? Ingredients: 1 cup raspberry1 banana½ cup slices of pineapple200 ml water Directions: Place the raspberries, pineapple, and banana in the blender in this order. Process until… Continue reading Pineapple and raspberry smoothie
Dandelion tea
It is dandelion period. Great for salad or tea, dandelion is one of my favorite green plants in the spring. I like to make tea from fresh leaves or flowers and, also, I dry them so I have them over the winter. My tea recipe is very easy to make. I drink it without sugar… Continue reading Dandelion tea
Healthy smoothies
I got out of the hospital a week ago after staying a week for a nasty pneumonia. When I left the hospital my doctor told me to eat a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits. For a few days I just ate them after I washed them, but after a while I wanted to change… Continue reading Healthy smoothies
International Coffee Day
1 October is International Coffee Day. "International Coffee Day is a celebration of the coffee sector’s diversity, quality and passion. It is an opportunity for coffee lovers to share their love of the beverage and support the millions of farmers whose livelihoods depend on the aromatic crop." "This year, the International Coffee Organization is… Continue reading International Coffee Day
Green juices for a hot summer
Green! Green! Green! It is summer but it is still green outside. So go out and enjoy it before it’s too late. I prepared for you a list of green juices for the summer. Add ice if it is too hot and relax. Stinging nettle tea – great source of energy this is one of… Continue reading Green juices for a hot summer
Stinging nettle tea
In January I wrote about Cherry stem tea and today I am gone give you the recipe for Stinging nettle tea. You need to start to read about stinging nettle and know how good are for you. Go back to the nature and enjoy healthy really bio green stuff. This recipe can be made with… Continue reading Stinging nettle tea
Cherry stem tea
I dried my cherry stem last spring and kept them in an airtight container. I spread them on a cookie sheet and leave to dry in a dark place for a few days. Here is my tea recipe Ingredients: ½ liter water 25 g cherry stems Directions: Boil the stems for 5 minutes and then… Continue reading Cherry stem tea
Pine needle vodka lemonade with blueberries
There is nothing like a glass of cold lemonade on a hot summer day. Unless has some vodka in it. I love a good summer cocktail. If it is healthy is a bonus. As told you in a post we make pine needle syrup in the spring and my husband make pine needle vodka. This… Continue reading Pine needle vodka lemonade with blueberries
Pine needle syrup
In the spring we make pine syrup after we harvest the new pine spruce. We use the syrup for Christmas cocktails because of the rich flavor or when we are sick. My husband made a vodka pine flavor last year and he loved the idea. This year he is gone try again. Go and have… Continue reading Pine needle syrup
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