food

Originally from Russia, vodka is the most consumed alcohol in the world. And with good reason, it is the basis of many cocktails. Great star in mixology, vodka is also useful in cooking. The proof, this recipe for pasta with salmon and vodka! Ingredients 500 g penne pasta4 small slices of smoked salmon1 400 g can of tomato pulp15 cl light liquid cream10 cl of vodka2 cloves of garlic2 tablespoons…

A typical Italian recipe, the panettone is a brioche traditionally prepared for Christmas celebrations. Here is an easy recipe to make at home. INGREDIENTS (6 people) 500 g flour180 g butter5 egg yolks120 g milk60 g sugar18 g baker’s yeast200 g sultanas60 g honey1 pinch of saltA zest of lemon1 vanilla pod45 g of Grand Marnier60 g candied fruit pieces or chocolate chips PREPARATION In a saucepan, simmer the milk…

Soup, seafood, nougat and cava will be present in many Spanish tables this Christmas, but what usually eat and drink during the Christmas dinners in the rest of Europe? Let’s do a review of some of them. Take note if you want to incorporate some dishes into your menus! Christmas dinners in England As you already know, in Anglo-Saxon countries there are plenty of sweets and desserts, therefore, at Christmas puddings…

Eating meat, in moderation, and drinking wine are both pleasures. And if we combine the two with each other it’s even better, don’t you think? Red meat goes well with red wine, but other types of meat can be paired perfectly with other types of wines. A rosé, in addition to red, pairs very well with steak tartar. At the same time, a good entrecote of veal is perfect with…

Where is it written that eating pizza or hot dogs cannot be combined with a good wine? Wine does not always have to be accompanied by fancy cuisine as it can successfully be paired with an infinite variety of dishes. Limitations are not our philosophy. Even the experts say it, like Nicolás Boise, chief sommelier of Mugaritz restaurant, who was quoted in the Spanish Newspaper El País recommending that junk food and wine…

Eating is not only a ritual for satisfying our stomach or take energies to go through the daily routine but is, above all, a moment of enjoying flavours and tastes that brings happiness. The pairing between food and a drink is an amazing explosion of senses. So here we recommend you three nice recipes of dishes that you can perfectly enjoy with a good wine. Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak and…

A few months ago, nutritionist and published author Sarah Flower revealed the truth regarding some foods that were thought as harmful to our health. However, she has redeemed them to show us that we can actually include these foods in our daily diets without any problems. We have been taught that food like coffee, eggs, coconut oil and whole milk are bad for our health but reality tells us a different…

Nutritionist and writer Sarah Flower revealed some months ago the truth about some foods that were thought harmful to health, and vindicated them in the eyes of everyone so that we can include them in our diets. So, contrary to what we have believed for a long time and because of the bad press they received, coffee, eggs, coconut oil and whole milk, among others, may be beneficial to health.…

It’s time to think of desserts for your Christmas meals, and desserts with some liquor are always a good choice. Today we present several recipes that you might find useful. Do not miss them! 1. Cranachan This dessert of Scottish origin is a mixture of whipped cream or cream, whisky, honey and raspberries or red berries. Ingredients: 100 grams raspberries 200 ml whipping cream 1 tablespoon whisky 50 g oat…

If you have digestive problems you should avoid some foods that can worsen your flatulence and cramping problems. So, if you select carefully your food, you can greatly improve your digestion. What foods should you avoid? Fats and frying: We all like to eat some fried food, the problem arises when we eat them often and at night time. “The stomach can not cope with so much fat at once,…