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Recipe Risotto with Mascarpone and Pink Pepper: Creamy and Refined The risotto with mascarpone is a tasty and refined idea for a dish suitable for everyday meals or special occasions, such as Christmas or New Year's, and even Valentine's Day. Thanks to the delicacy and creaminess of mascarpone and the flavorful, enveloping, and fragrant taste of pink peppercorns, this dish will amaze you with its simple elegance. In this article, we want to share the recipe and all the secrets for a perfect mascarpone and pink pepper risotto!   Risotto with Pink Pepper and Mascarpone The risotto with masca..

"The desert is the environment of revelation, genetically and physiologically alien, sensorially austere, aesthetically abstract, historically hostile. [...] Its forms are bold and suggestive; the mind is overwhelmed by light and space, by the kinesthetic novelty of aridity.[...] In the desert, men have sought the spiritual and therapeutic values of retreat, not to escape but to find reality." PAUL SHEPARD, Man in the landscape: A historic view of the esthetics of nature In the intimate silence, in the calm isolation from the world, sometimes lies the possibility of gathering echoes and re..

Supplì Cacio e Pepe "al Telefono": The Recipe of Roman Street Food Supplì di riso cacio e pepe are a variation of the classic supplì with sauce and mozzarella, or "supplì al telefono" from the Roman tradition. In this alternative version, they are combined with another classic of Roman cuisine, cacio e pepe, for a revisited and tasty finger food to be cooked fried or baked, in a lighter version. Let's see together the ingredients and the procedure to prepare some excellent stringy supplì with cacio e pepe, a real delicacy! Supplì Cacio e Pepe: Recipe The supplì are one of the most classic r..

Tricks, Rules and Secrets to Prepare the Perfect Tea How do you make tea? The preparation of tea requires a lot of attention, in order to offer a truly satisfying experience while sipping on this beverage with a thousand properties, and within this article we will explain how to prepare a perfect cup of tea! Pay attention though! We will NOT talk about how to prepare tea in a tea bag, but rather how to use tea leaves directly, the best quality of tea that you can buy and from which you can obtain a true tea. You may not know that tea bags actually contain the processing waste of the leaves, ..

Origins of tea: China 2500 B.C. The history of tea, its origins, how it has become the second most consumed beverage in the world in over 4500 years, and the many variations of this infusion of camellia sinensis have always fascinated us. For a long time, we have wanted to write an in-depth article on the origins of tea and how it gradually spread to the West. Partly because tea is one of our greatest passions that has turned into a job (if you haven't discovered it yet, check out our online tea shop with over 600 different products), but also because we have often come across forums and onli..

How to Prepare Pugliese Taralli with Pecorino and Pepper: Recipe Taralli are a typical product from Puglia, now known throughout Italy and the world. Perfect as a snack, as an appetizer, or to accompany cold cuts and cheeses, taralli have become so popular that they are now produced in different ways and with different techniques, from boiled to baked directly in the oven, and enriched with the most diverse ingredients, thanks to the versatility of this rich and flavorful dough. Today we want to propose them in an alternative version: let's discover together the recipe for cacio e pepe tarall..

Natural Anti-inflammatories: Herbs and Plants that Help to Combat Pain Natural anti-inflammatories are herbs and plants with active ingredients capable of reducing inflammation in the body. In pharmacies, medications known by the acronym NSAIDs are used as anti-inflammatories for various issues, from simple headaches to tendonitis and back pain: often these drugs, however, have contraindications, which is why it may be preferable to rely on natural anti-inflammatories, herbs and medicinal plants without contraindications and gastric side effects that can be taken for long periods of time. Let..

Replace salt with spices Our tips and recommended products to replace salt in your dishes  You have probably often wondered how to replace salt with spices, whether because you suffer from water retention or because of high blood pressure, this substitution may seem truly phenomenal. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration has published a guide to reduce sodium in packaged and processed foods. Sodium is essential for many basic human activities, such as muscle and nerve function, but as the saying goes, "too much of a good thing is bad," and too much salt could increase blood pressure an..

Spice Preservation: Let's Take Care of Our Favorite Flavors In this article, we will talk about how to properly store spices in the kitchen. Take a moment to think about your collection of spices. Do you prefer to store them in a dedicated cabinet or directly on the countertop where you will use them? Are you a fan of organized drawers or a corner of the fridge dedicated to storing spices in the kitchen? Maybe, at this moment, your spices are stored in the freezer, thinking they will last longer. It's time to rethink the storage methods of your spices to prolong their shelf life and flavor. T..

What to drink and what not to drink during pregnancy? Let's find out together! A list of herbs and infusions to drink during pregnancy, while waiting for the baby, and some advice on what to avoid "It is important to drink a lot", this is the phrase that we often read or hear. Especially during pregnancy it is good to pay more attention than usual to what you consume, trying to hydrate as much as possible and prevent some disorders. Temptations are always around the corner, especially when it's hot and the desire for fresh and refreshing drinks increases. For this reason, we have decided to..

Problems with bloating? There are herbs and infusions to deflate the belly! Let's discover some of the best belly-deflating herbal teas that can be easily prepared at home The bloated belly is a very common annoying symptom among men and women, often caused by excessive food consumption and more generally by a poor diet, or by air ingestion, or by other causes such as constipation, the use of certain medications, or reflux. It can often also be due to an accumulation of stress and therefore toxins, or a digestive system disorder, such as food intolerances, causing bloating, bloating, flatule..

In the warmth of the first autumn colors of this late September day, where serene and elegiac shades of summer linger, we want to tell you about some of the Japanese green teas that have marked the hectic pace of our recent weeks. But first... A brief look at the origins of green tea in Japan “Tea is an elixir to preserve health in old age, an excellent means to prolong life.” EISAI MYOAN, HEALTH VIRTUES OF TEA, 1211 In the Land of the Rising Sun, tea has ancestral origins that sometimes get lost in myth. The first leaves of the plant were introduced around 700 A.D. by Japanese monks study..

How to store herbal teas and tea in the best way? Tools, objects, boxes and best practices to extend the life of tea, herbs, and infusions As great lovers of tea and herbal teas, we want to draw attention to a topic that is often underestimated: how to store tea and herbal teas. It often happens, both in stores and here in our online shop of tea, herbal teas, and spices, that many people ask us what is the best method to store herbal teas and tea after purchase, whether loose or in bags. That is why we wanted to write this article - after the one on spice storage and the one on the correct p..

Herbal Teas for Colds, Coughs, and Sore Throats Here are the best herbal teas to treat the ailments of the colder seasons of the year The mid-seasons, despite common beliefs, fortunately still exist and bring about changes, especially internally in the body that is not always ready to welcome them. This is the case of sudden temperature changes that stress our immune system, often resulting in sore throat, cough, and cold, even with pleasant temperatures. It is common for many customers to ask for natural remedies like herbal teas for colds, coughs, and sore throats during this time of year..