In Argentina, a country of expert “parrilleros” (grillers), everyone agrees: Chimichurri is a national treasure. Spicy, garlicky and tangy, this herb sauce also consumed in Uruguay is an essential part of Argentinian culture and one of the many enticing culinary options included in our menu. Recipe The traditional chimichurri recipe calls for garlic, olive oil,…
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Eating healthy is always a smart choice but changing your lifestyle can be difficult. Some habits are deeply ingrained in our routine, and therefore are very hard to break. If you have decided to start eating healthier food, the following tips will help you, so the transition is smoother and more manageable. Take it Easy…
You may have heard about Mediterranean Diet or Mediterranean Cuisine as a great way to eat nutritious food and reduce certain health risks. Since this regime is so flexible, the more appropriate term would be Mediterranean cuisine or even Mediterranean lifestyle. However, the term Mediterranean diet became popular and now is used to refer to…
A Gourmet Lunch Box is a portable, individual meal that is served to groups usually during their lunch break. Versatile and convenient, this option combines absolute efficiency with the refinement and creativity of amazing cuisine. Efficient Gourmet Lunch Boxes are a great option for companies, teams and all kinds of meetings in general. Since they…
Asparagus is cultivated and consumed all over the world. This vegetable has been appreciated for its versatility and taste since antiquity. For example, when Roman emperor Caesar Augustus wanted something to be done quickly he famously quipped “Do it faster than cooking asparagus.” From its nutrient profile to its potential to improve heart health, asparagus…
Latin American cuisine is full of surprises, and Picadillo is one of them. Picadillo is made with ground beef, tomatoes, carrots and other ingredients that change depending on the country. But as it often happens with great dishes, the whole is greater that the sum of its parts, as we will see. If this is…
Zoodle, zoodles. Sounds like baby-talk and looks like a sound effect out of a comic book. Actually, this delicious substitute for pasta offers many health benefits. The word “zoodle” is made up of “zucchini” and “noodles”, and as you may have already guessed these are zucchini noodles. They’re also known as “courgetti,” from “courgettes” (another…
People are increasingly aware of the importance of consuming local food. But what are the reasons underlying this trend? Is there any truth behind the purported benefits of consuming what’s locally produced? Before we begin we should define what “local” means. A now-famous book proposed a “100-mile diet” that relied on farmers’ markets and local…
Almond milk is in vogue as an alternative to dairy milk. But is it really as healthy as some people portray it to be? The answer is a resounding yes. From its low sugar levels to its high amount of Vitamin E, almond milk can be a great ally for those looking for a satisfying,…
Nowadays we all agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, while according to an old saying we should “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.” Although this last piece of advice may be debatable, the importance of the first meal of the day has…
