Food & Drinks

You do not have to avoid your local bakery like a plague if you are watching what you eat! You can get so many healthy, low-calorie items in a bakery! As long as you pick the right item while keeping an eye on its caloric content, then you can add plenty of varieties of bread to your diet. After all, …

A peppercorn is a type of fruit dried and used as a seasoning and spice. As the world’s most traded spice, peppercorn is a staple in kitchens and restaurants around the world. This spice has an earthy flavor with a spicy kick. So what makes peppercorn unique and how can this spice make your everyday meals even better? Let’s find …

Located in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean is Fiji, an island country. The archipelago is comprised of over 330 islands and more than 500 islets. Because the country is surrounded by water, the local cuisine is typically comprised of fresh seafood. If you love sampling exotic and healthy cuisines then you will love Fijian dishes. Fiji’s culinary landscape is …

Wild salmon is a rich source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. This delicious, highly nutritious fish that is very easy to prepare. Although there are many ways to cook this fish, salmon is very delicate. To ensure a successful meal, the fish has to be cooked carefully. In today’s post, we are listing down the best ways to prepare …

Freeze-drying is a food preparation method that preserves perishable material. It works by freezing the item, reducing the surrounding pressure and allowing frozen water to sublimate from solid to gas. When the water freezes the item, it dehydrates the product. If you are curious what the benefits of freeze-drying are, continue reading below: Faster, Easier than Canning Compared to canning, …

The Paleo diet is based on Walter Voegtli’s concept that mimics a caveman’s diet from thousands of years ago. The diet inhibits the consumption of certain foods. These foods are those that are processed, farmed, or refined. For instance, legumes, root crops, alcohol, dairy, grains, and desserts are allowed on a Paleo diet. Only meat, seafood, fruits from fruit-bearing trees, …

The average cost of mid-range wine is about $10 to $70, depending on the brand. If you are serious about spending less on wine, you can always make your own at home. Making your own wine is surprisingly easy as long as you have all the right equipment. In today’s post, we are giving you a step-by-step guide to making …

What is better than celebrating a special event with a flute of sparkling champagne? Making champagne cocktails that will wow guests! Try these refreshing fizzy cocktails on your next event and make a special day even more unforgettable: Sparkling Julep You will need: 1 sugar cube ¾ cup champagne or sparkling wine 1 sprig fresh mint Directions Place the sugar …

Thai cuisine is loved all over the world for its balanced sweetness, sourness, and spiciness. The smorgasbord of flavors makes every Thai cuisine complex, light, and healthy too! In today’s post, we are listing down essential ingredients in Thai dishes. Curry Paste Thais love their curry hot and rich! It is no surprise that curry paste is one of the …

When it comes to beating anxiety and alleviating stress, nothing works quite as quickly as a soothing cup of tea! Studies show that herbal teas have the uncanny ability to control anxiety, release stress, and provide instant relief from nervous tension. All types of tea work great when it comes to soothing the nerves but these healing teas are proven …