Recipes

How to Make Avocado Brownies

Planning on making something sweet to finish off tonight’s dinner? Try some lip-smacking brownies made with avocado. Not only is the dessert gluten-free, but the use of avocados also ensures that every bite gives you some amount of nutrients as well. The recipe To make the brownies, you will need ½ cup cacao powder, ½ ...

Armin Auctor

Avocado Brownies.

How to Make Faloodeh, Ancient Persia’s Favorite Dessert

For people in Iran, Faloodeh holds a special place — it is arguably their favorite dessert. Created during the time of ancient Persia, Faloodeh consists of rice noodles mixed with rose water and lime. If you ever visit Iran, you will find that most ice cream shops have two traditional desserts on their menu — ...

Armin Auctor

Faloodeh

What Is Mochi and Why You Should Be Careful When Eating It

Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made from short-grain glutinous rice called mochigome. Though it is eaten all year round, it is particularly popular during the Japanese New Year since it is considered to be the traditional food for the day. It also has a reputation for being dangerous, particularly for elders and kids. Harmful ...

Raven Montmorency

Japanese mochi.

6 Famous Teas From China

China has many famous teas. It is the biggest producer of tea in the world, accounting for almost 30 percent of global production. Tea has been a popular drink in China for centuries. One of the earliest records of using teas in China is a medical text from the 3rd century A.D. It became a ...

Emma Lu

A cup of tea on a saucer.

5 Nutritional Tips When Going Vegan

When you adopt a vegan lifestyle, there is a risk that you might end up suffering from nutritional deficiency. Moving away from meat products will inevitably deprive you of certain types of nutrition. And this deprivation can trigger various health issues. For pregnant women, this might mean trouble with delivery or the physical constitution of ...

Raven Montmorency

Foods for vegans.

Recipe: Making Nutella at Home

Nutella is one of the most popular spreads in the world. Made by Italian chocolate maker Ferrero, it was first created during World War II to solve the cocoa shortage in the country. Today, many people eat it for breakfast on toast, waffles, and pancakes. However, some are wary about the product due to its ...

Raven Montmorency

Nutella sandwichws.

These Foods Are Good Sleep Inducers

Some food when eaten at night can help you fall asleep easily because they are good sleep inducers. The following recommendations are especially good if eaten half an hour prior to sleep and they are gentle enough for everyone’s use. Foods that act as sleep inducers Lily buds Lily buds calm the mind and nurture ...

Helen London

A bed and pillows.

5 Reasons Why You Should Ditch Coffee for Matcha

Have you ever tried matcha? When people want to work longer hours, many choose to drink coffee to help them stay alert. However, the caffeine in the coffee comes with its own set of disadvantages. For instance, it can increase the blood sugar level in the body as well as trigger a spike in the ...

Raven Montmorency

Powdered matcha.

Xôi, Phở, and Other Lip-Smacking Vietnamese Breakfast Dishes

Vietnam’s traditional breakfast dishes are full of flavor and focus on providing energy to get you through a hard day at work. Every bite of a Vietnamese breakfast gives you a new experience, whether it be the savory taste of meat, the earthy savors of herbs and fresh ingredients, or something else. Here is a ...

Raven Montmorency