🌿 Mustard isn’t a bird, but a mineral. Is that really true?🌿 Yes, indeed, the famous little girl Alice declared exactly that to the Countess: “Mustard isn’t a bird at all, but a mineral!” And the Countess agreed with her more than willingly. Well, we shouldn’t agree with her so blindly. Especially since we know … Continue reading Mustard
c. Wellness
Healthy food and healthy life style
Shambala
🌿 Shambala – a delicate oriental spice 🌿 Shambala consists of wonderful seeds with a light nutty flavour, dusted with subtle caramel notes. Another, more familiar name for shambala is fenugreek. Fenugreek offers considerable benefits to the body, namely: It has a positive effect on strengthening our immune system; It helps to lower cholesterol and blood sugar … Continue reading Shambala
Caraway
🌿 Caraway – small but mighty 🌿 I started working when I was 13 – or rather, doing odd jobs. My mum and I – and later my friend Kira joined us too – worked the night shifts at the bakery, keeping an eye on the rye bread as it baked. The bread was gorgeous … Continue reading Caraway
Cardamom
🌿Cardamom – the gentle dentist🌿 These plump, round little seeds make for a very interesting spice. It has unique properties you won’t find anywhere else. So, the question is, what else is there that’s natural (no creepy chemical chewing gum, please!) that you can chew to freshen your breath and nourish your body with beneficial … Continue reading Cardamom
Star anise
⭐️ Star anise isn’t just any old star – it’s a golden one!⭐️ Star anise consists of the dried, unripe fruits of an evergreen tropical tree from the Rutaceae family. But this spice doesn’t smell of lemon at all, as the saying goes; in fact, the only thing it shares with lemon is its name – and … Continue reading Star anise
Cinnamon
🍂Cinnamon: incredible flavour and so much more! 🍂 As well as its stunning flavour and divine aroma, this enchanting spice is packed with beneficial properties, making it even more desirable and appealing. 🌿 When my son and I were travelling around Sri Lanka, we learnt lots of new and interesting things, and we saw the … Continue reading Cinnamon
Chilli Peppers
🌶️ CHILLI PEPPERS – a spicy little wonder! 🌶️ And the best bit is that their heat is incredibly good for you! Don’t think that all these fiery, curly little peppers are just a spicy condiment. In fact, these fiery little dragons offer incredible benefits, as these bright red pods are not only among the … Continue reading Chilli Peppers
White pepper
🤍 White pepper – the humble yet potent counterpart to black pepper 🤍 At first glance, it might seem that white pepper isn’t really necessary when black pepper is available. But that’s far from the truth. Yes, the aroma of white pepper isn’t as distinct, but its flavour is even deeper, and it’s certainly no … Continue reading White pepper
Nutmeg
🌰 Nutmeg – a delightful flavour and incredible health benefits 🌰 🌿 So what exactly is this thing called nutmeg? It’s not just any old thing, but a real seed – the seed of the fruit of the Myristica fragrans tree, which grows in Indonesia. A seed with a spicy, woody aroma, slightly sweet yet … Continue reading Nutmeg
Coriander
🌿 Coriander – an ancient remedy that really does work 🌿 The leaves of this plant are called cilantro, and I’m definitely a huge fan of them! I remember a long time ago, having mistakenly swapped one for the other and bought a bunch of cilantro instead of a bunch of parsley at the market, … Continue reading Coriander
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