Category: What’s Cooking?
Visiting vineyards in Italy
Wine tours are all the rage now. Not only are there lots of options nowadays for discovering artisanal know-how around wine producing areas, they can also be tailor-made to suit your needs, whether you are planning to travel with family or friends, either alone or in a group, for a chilled out holiday or as […]
Banana art
I never had much of an appetite as a child, but my mother always made me finish what was on my plate. That’s why I still feel a little anxious whenever I think back on family meals, when I was told not to play with food (what I always tried to do, to save time).
Top 10 Reasons to Support Fair Trade
Fair trade is an organized social movement whose stated goal is to help producers in developing countries achieve better trading conditions and to promote sustainability. Here are 10 good reasons to support this movement.
Exercise is not the key to fighting obesity
This is the conclusion that 3 international experts arrived at in an editorial published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine last week. They declared goal is to bust the myth that exercise is the key to fighting obesity, contrary to the impression given by the food industry. According to them, it would instead be […]
The ‘no garlic or onion’ chef
In Italy, he is among the most recognisable and best-known chefs, on account of his numerous TV appearances and his rather unconventional background (he learned to cook in prison, where he spent eight months by mistake), but Filippo La Mantia is above all someone who loves to swim against the tide, because he has banned […]
The Gluten-Free Museum: Works of Art… Without the Gluten
At a time when ‘gluten free’ is very much in fashion, an anonymous and hugely funny Internet user has revisited some famous works of art and iconic figures from popular culture by using Photoshop to remove all things gluten.
Airline meals: the best and the worst
Are you a fan of airline meals? According to a study by the German Fraunhofer Institute, it’s normal for flavours to a take back seat on planes, since flying conditions in high altitudes alter our sense of taste and smell. But this doesn’t stop airline companies from investing in their menus or travellers from sharing […]
A chef who inspires an entire country
Have you ever heard of Gastón Acurio, the great Peruvian chef who has given a strong boost to the spread of Peruvian cuisine in the global arena in recent years? I just finished watching a fantastic documentary film called “Finding Gaston” which is entirely devoted to him. I came out feeling awed by the richness […]
Sports nutrition for better hockey performance
In order to improve your sports performance, you need to not only train, but also know what to eat and drink when, before and after the exercise. And each type of sport has its peculiarities. At last, a book that helps hockey fans and their families make better food choices and perform better. Using clear […]
Overnight, no-cook oatmeal for people on the go
A breakfast of oatmeal is a great idea since oats contain fibres that provide you with a longer-lasting sense of fullness and actually keep hunger pangs at bay. Oats also contain vitamins B1, B2 and E and even help reduce “bad” cholesterol levels. Although instant oats are a tempting time-saving option, they almost always contain […]
How to pack a “salad in a jar”, a great go-to lunch
The mason jar salad is a simple mean to solve the boring task of packing your lunch. It’s portable, healthy, easy to make and offers room for plenty of variety. Dressing goes on the bottom, veggies and other salad goodies get layered on top. Everything stays separate and dressing-free until you shake the jar, then […]
Simple and Affordable Tips for Cleaning Naturally
You can actually save a lot of money on house cleaning products if you unearth grandma’s trade secrets, which also have the advantage of not using industrial chemicals.