Black Garlic, Welcome to the Dark Side
April 7, 2015
A deep umamai flavour, with notes of caramel, a hint of bitterness and an underlying sweetness – Black Garlic is
Healthy living and longevity. Eat well, live well, be well. Food, it’s energy properties and nutrition. A bit of food for your soul.
A deep umamai flavour, with notes of caramel, a hint of bitterness and an underlying sweetness – Black Garlic is
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day giving you the fuel you need to run, jump and THINK,
With Spring comes pollen and with pollen comes hay fever and allergies for a great many of us. If you’re
There’s a reason we gift chocolate at Valentine’s Day. Besides being one of nature’s most perfect foods, from a chemical perspective, a
The things I eat in the name of research – gluten-free breads, tofu, liver and now – cultured coconut milk. A dairy
A strong honey with a slightly bitter aftertaste and hints of leather and spice, Chestnut Honey is a new addition in the Gypsy Pantry. I would classify it as a savory honey, and as I understand it, each jar has it’s own characteristics.
Up to 15% of the population is affected to some degree by SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) or what most of us call the winter blues. Low light levels effect our natural circadian rhythms, and natural light directly affects brain chemistry. We took this issue to our resident Food Gypsy Health & Wellness Advisor, Dr. Josef Kubinec, because positive mental health is just as important as good physical health. Time for a little Food Vibe with Dr. Kubie.
From time to time, our resident Food Gypsy Health & Wellness Advisor, Dr. Kubie, drops us a line on what’s good for yee old bod. On the Food Vibe today: garlic scapes. Mmmmm garlic.
Sprouting chickpeas? Really?! In the Gypsy Kitchen? Oh yeah, we’re spouting chickpeas, because it’s fun. Nothing I like more than growing things then eating them. When we talk about food in terms of fuel and energy think for a moment about the amount of energy that a seed produces to grow. Sprouting increases the protein, essential amino acids, enzymatic activity, vitamins, and fiber content.
It’s HOT in the kitchen. Valentine’s Day; a much hyped, often loaded, celebration of love. In doing a bit of Food Gypsy research I unearthed a few natural aphrodisiacs that could add a little heat to your table.
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