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Melon Mojito with Lemon Sorbet: A Refreshing Mocktail

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to prepare melon mojito with lemon sorbet for 2 people: ½ Charentais melon. 6 sprigs of fresh mint. 1 organic lime. 10 cl of sparkling water. 2 scoops of lemon sorbet. Preparation of ingredients To prepare melon mojito with lemon sorbet, you don't need ...

04
Sep
2024

The margarita: the secrets of the famous cocktail

A cocktail born in Acapulco Did you know that the margarita was born in Acapulco in 1948? This tequila-based cocktail is said to have been invented by Americans residing in Mexico. It was in Acapulco, a city on the Pacific coast of Mexico that this famous cocktail was created by Margaret Sames, ...

22
Feb
2022

Rice salad with cherry tomatoes and coconut milk: an easy recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to prepare a rice salad with cherry tomatoes and coconut milk for 4 people: 200 g of cooked and cooled Thai or Basmati rice. 125 g of cherry tomatoes. 3 or 4 spring onions. 1 carton of coconut milk. 1 lime. 1 handful of salted peanuts. 1 small bunch of c ...

09
Aug
2024

Phytotherapy: each honey has its virtues

1- Acacia honey The acacia honey has a blond color and has the characteristic of remaining liquid for a long time. Because of its very mild flavor, it is often used to sweeten hot or cold drinks. It is most indicated in case of diabetes because its glycemic index is low (20). Indeed, it ha ...

21
Dec
2021

Hemorrhoids: 3 natural solutions to avoid recurrence

1- Avoid constipation Although hemorrhoidal attacks are multifactorial, constipation is among the main causes of this problem. The first of 3 natural solutions to avoid recurrence is therefore to prevent constipation with some common sense advice. If your bowel movements are lazy and this is ...

28
July
2022

Original ice cream bowl: 3 easy recipes

1- The healthy fruit sorbet cup After a barbecue or a slightly heavy summer meal, the first original ice cream cup you can offer your guests is a healthy version made with sorbet and fresh fruit. To compose this ice cream sundae, we advise you to make two scoops of sorbet with contrasting colors ...

19
Aug
2022

Light Christmas dessert: 5 exotic fruits to serve for the holidays

1- Passion fruit The passion fruit, which is native to Brazil, is mostly grown to be made into juice. However, for the holiday season, it can be interesting to buy whole fruit and even if the skin looks crumpled! Whether the fruit is nice and fresh and smooth or slightly dehydrated and crumpled, ...

13
Dec
2022

How to make homemade kombucha?

What is kombucha? You may have spotted this drink on the shelves of your local organic store or even in the supermarket. If you've never tried it, you should know that kombucha is a fermented drink made from black tea, sugar and natural yeast. After fermentation, this beverage is low in sugar an ...

31
Jan
2023

Make homemade granita without a machine: the easy recipe

1- Prepare a large shallow dish The granité or granita is much easier to prepare than a sorbet or ice cream because it is not necessary to have an ice cream maker or an ice cream machine to make this recipe. In cafes and bars, this refreshing drink is prepared using crushed ice with the help of a ...

21
July
2023

Iced verbena infusion: a recipe for a refreshing drink

Ingredients Here are the necessary ingredients to prepare a chilled verbena infusion for 4 people: 2 sprigs of fresh lemon verbena or a handful of dried verbena leaves 1 liter of water 2 tablespoons of liquid honey 1 organic yellow lemon Preparing verbena infusion The preparation of iced verbena i ...

09
Aug
2023

Tap water: 5 tips to improve its taste

1- Put it in the refrigerator. The main complaint about tap water is that it has a taste of bleach or chlorine. First of all, it should be noted that the maximum content of "residual free chlorine" in France (0.1 mg per liter) is safe for health. On the contrary, this addition ensures the sanitary ...

16
Aug
2023

Yusheng or Prosperity Toss: the Chinese New Year's lucky salad

What is Yusheng? In Chinese, the term "yusheng" literally means "raw fish." It is the main ingredient of this salad, placed at the center of the dish. However, the culinary specialty called Yusheng also has a symbolic significance, due to the ambiguity of the Chinese characters yu and sheng. There ...

14
Feb
2024

The loropetalum: a decorative shrub with pink flowers

An unjustly overlooked shrub The Loropetalum chinense, or Chinese fringe flower, is a shrub from the same family as witch hazels. Native to Asia, it grows spontaneously in China, Japan, and the forests of the Himalayas. This small shrub with a horizontal bearing does not exceed 2 meters in height ...

11
Apr
2024

Science: Why You Should Stop Drinking Bottled Water

1- A disastrous ecological impact The first good reason to stop drinking bottled water is the enormous environmental impact of plastic bottles. The plastic bottle is a non-renewable and polluting product at every stage of its life cycle (production, use, and waste management). The production of th ...

21
Oct
2024