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
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Baked Portobello Mushrooms
Let’s start this month with an appetizer for meat lovers. You can make it for Christmas or New Year’s Eve, or any other celebration or party. With just a few ingredients, this recipe is easy to make and very fast, looks very festive, so you can impress your guests any time you are making… Continue reading Baked Portobello Mushrooms
16th October – World Food Day
The day is celebrated by many organizations concerned with food security. The theme for this year is Change the future migration. Invest in food security and rural development. In over 150 countries across the world are organized events to promote awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure… Continue reading 16th October – World Food Day
Chanterelle
One of my favorite wild mushrooms are Chanterelles. They tend to grow in mossy coniferous forests and among grasses and low-growing herbs. They have a funnel shape and are orange or yellow. Chanterelles have a distinctive taste and aroma. Chanterelles are high in Vitamin C, potassium and Vitamin D. We eat them with sour cream,… Continue reading Chanterelle
Chicken hearts and gizzards stew
Friends! Friends! Friends! We all have friends, good or bad, we have them. This post is dedicated to all my friends. Some friends you get them with your family, some with your other half, some you just have. In time, you lose some and gain others, but some, stay with you in good times and… Continue reading Chicken hearts and gizzards stew
Wild garlic
When you say spring all I can think about it is wild garlic. Fresh from the garden or the forest, these leaves are my favorite for a pesto. Forget about basil. Go bold, go wild and make a wild garlic pesto. It is also known as ramsons, buckrams, broad-leaved garlic, wood garlic, bear leek, or bear's garlic. I use the leaves in… Continue reading Wild garlic
Vegan beetroot puree
Beetroots have long been used for medicinal purposes. It is low in fat, full of vitamins and minerals and packed with powerful antioxidants. You need to add it to your daily or weekly intake food. Roasting takes more time than boiling, but the beetroot is sweeter and has a more intense red color. There are… Continue reading Vegan beetroot puree
Nutrition Month March 2017 – Canada
March is National Nutrition Month. It started in 1973 as a week-long event and became a month-long one in 1980 because people grew interest in nutrition. Nutrition Month is sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and focuses on helping people developing good eating habits, exercise and make correct food choices. We are what… Continue reading Nutrition Month March 2017 – Canada
Health benefits of parsnip
The parsnip is a root vegetable closely related to the carrot and parsley. Parsnips are native to Europe and Asia and were introduced to North America in the 17th century. Larger parsnips can have a woody texture, but smaller roots have a tender texture and sweet flavor. Parsnips' hearty texture stands up well to roasting. Try combining… Continue reading Health benefits of parsnip
Rhubarb -fruit or vegetable
Rhubarb has a very interesting look and history. In most of the countries rhubarb is considered a vegetable, but in America is considered a fruit. It is mainly used in pies and other desserts. It is native to Siberia and spread through Europe and North America. In Romania we use it as a fruit and… Continue reading Rhubarb -fruit or vegetable
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