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How to Cook the Perfect Turkey in a Few Simple Steps
December 18, 2016 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
Christmas is coming and it’s safe to say many families will celebrate with the unavoidable roast turkey. But will it meet expectations? Here are some tips to help you choose the best one and cook it to perfection.
IBS Holiday Survival Guide
December 13, 2016 Jef L'Ecuyer 1 Comment
The festive period, with its parties and family reunions is fast approaching. In principle, this time of year should be synonymous with joy and getting together. But, if you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the winter holiday period can easily become unpleasant. As traditional dishes often contain onions and garlic, as well as being […]
3 Ways to Enjoy Halloween Candy (and not overdo it)
October 28, 2016 Andrea D'Ambrosio No Comments
Are you able to enjoy Halloween candy without over-doing it? Did you know that how we approach Halloween treats is how we will approach other food temptations? This topic is important since every holiday (ie. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Easter) has food temptations. The good news is that we do not have to […]
Mindful Eating Secrets (To Prevent Over-Eating)
December 21, 2015 Andrea D'Ambrosio No Comments
Have you ever gone to a dinner party and left feeling stuffed beyond belief? You may have even whispered, “Why did I eat so much?” The thoughts of the fantastic party are over-shadowed by your utter discomfort. Has this happened to you? It’s happened to me.
An allergic guest? Don’t panic!
December 19, 2015 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
The prospects of entertaining friends and family increase during the holiday season. But when food allergies pop up, it’s not always easy to know how to react. How can you customise meals to satisfy the special requirements of allergic people? Here are some tips to help you entertain your an allergic guest in a hassle-free […]
Candlemas: The Feast of Crêpes
January 26, 2015 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
Also known as Chandeleur, Candlemas is celebrated on February 2nd, 40 days after Christmas. Around the same date, in February, in the time of the Romans, a fertility festival was celebrated in the streets of Rome with torches. In 472, Pope Galasius I decided to christianise this feast, which would become the Feast of the […]
Festive menu on a budget 2014
December 20, 2014 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
Even in financially hard times, it is always possible to prepare a great holiday meal. One needs to select some not too expensive ingredients and find some special recipes, as those proposed in this menu. For less than $5 per serving, all of your guests will be delighted. And the price can be even lower […]
Vegetarian festive menu 2014
December 13, 2014 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
Whether by their love of animals, to improve their health, because of allergy or intolerance, or simply by taste, more and more people are turning to a vegetarian diet. So, if you have vegetarian friends, you will need to take into account theirs needs too, when composing a party menu. In most cases, hosts prepare […]
Tips for stress-free entertaining
December 8, 2014 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
When you have to do a spot of entertaining, the preparations can get a bit overwhelming. So panic sets in. And yet entertaining should actually be good fun. Here are some tips for successful, stress-free entertaining and chilled out hosts…
Hypotoxic Festive Menu 2014
December 6, 2014 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
As for the last few years, in December we like to propose some special gourmet menus that take into account all the various tastes, allergies and intolerances of your friends and family. So all the guests will be able to enjoy the party… without the hosts having to break into a sweat about how to […]
