Spiced hazelnuts to nibble on: how are they made?

Spiced hazelnuts to nibble on: how are they made?

These days, we are starting to move towards more autumnal flavours...so we thought we would dedicate our post to one of the “queens of autumn”: the hazelnut. Today, let's see how to prepare fragrant and tasty spiced hazelnuts, to munch on as a snack, appetiser or treat after meals.

How to prepare a butterfly pea flowers iced latte

How to prepare a butterfly pea flowers iced latte

September has begun, temperatures are changing, but for those who still want to think about summer, today we have decided to dedicate our weekly post to a refreshing milk-based drink with a pleasant taste and an intense, vibrant colour. Let's see how to make an iced latte with butterfly pea flowers.

Calendula iced tea: a summer version to try

Calendula iced tea: a summer version to try

Calendula blooms during the cold months, but its intense orange colour is truly reminiscent of the summer sun. How about trying it to make a thirst-quenching cold infusion? Yes, just like chamomile, traditionally considered a winter infusion, calendula can also be used to make an excellent iced tea with edible flowers. The cold calendula infusion will surprise you with its naturally sweet and refreshing taste.

How to prepare Thai spiced iced tea

How to prepare Thai spiced iced tea

Have you ever tried Thai spiced iced tea? It is a very special iced tea, fresh, sweet and spicy, served in most Thai restaurants. It is a fresh and creamy black tea-based drink. Let's see how to make it at home with a recipe that is as close as possible to the original, a “less commercial” version, without the addition of flavoured syrups.

How to prepare man'ouch za'atar (or manaish zaatar)

How to prepare man'ouch za'atar (or manaish zaatar)

Today we're sharing a really tasty recipe...which is also handy to take to the beach or on a picnic. In today's post, we'll see how to make man'ouch za'atar, a yummy herb-flavoured ‘focaccia’.

Tirokafteri: spicy Greek feta-based sauce

Tirokafteri: spicy Greek feta-based sauce

Most probably you have tasted Tzatziki at least once in your life? But have you ever tried Tirokafteri? Tasty and spicy Greek feta-based sauce perfect on toasted bread and not only.

Which spices to combine with avocados?

Which spices to combine with avocados?

The avocado is a truly versatile fruit, ideal for preparing sweet and savoury dishes, perfect for both dinner and breakfast. But what are the most suitable spices and herbs to give it an extra touch of flavour without altering its taste? Let's look at them together.

How to prepare chermoula sauce

How to prepare chermoula sauce

In today's post we look together at how to prepare chermoula, have you ever tried it? It is a tasty Moroccan sauce made of herbs and spices, used mainly for marinating meat and fish but also excellent with vegetables.

These days, surfing on Instagram or Tik Tok, you may come across reels, stories and directs proposing a fresh, thirst-quenching, Mediterranean drink: a coffee with lemon....A combination that will surely turn the noses up at many, especially coffee purists, while others will remember a "grandmother's remedy for headaches (...or hangovers).... and yet the recipe seems to be very popular as a cold summer coffee drink... even in a shaken version.

Ginger Iced tea: how to prepare a good ginger iced tea

Ginger Iced tea: how to prepare a good ginger iced tea

If you think that a ginger infusion is a typical autumn/winter drink... you are sadly mistaken. While it is true that ginger is great to counteract cold symptoms or to prepare detox infusions in times when we are not feeling our best, it is equally true that it is great to enjoy iced. Let's see together how to prepare a simple or flavoured ginger iced tea.

<p>Flowers and medicinal herbs, used in cold infusions, can be a useful support to regularise blood pressure on hot days. <br />If you are prone to occasional drops in blood pressure when the temperatures start to rise and the mugginess sets in, there are several infusions that may be right for you.<br />Let's start with perhaps one of the most obvious options, liquorice infusions, besides...

How to make a watermelon iced latte

How to make a watermelon iced latte

Summer has the fresh, thirst-quenching taste...of comomero! Have you ever tried a watermelon iced latte? A summery and special version of the classic iced tea latte, a recipe available in several variations, one in particular with a very unusual combination, espresso coffee. Let's try making some of them together.

Herbal teas useful for replenishing mineral salts

Herbal teas useful for replenishing mineral salts

On hot days, it is important to hydrate and pay attention to maintaining the correct salt and water balance in the body, especially for those who do a lot of physical activity or generally sweat a lot. There are a number of specially formulated drinks rich in minerals, but if you prefer to avoid products containing colouring agents and preservatives, cold remineralising herbal teas could be for you. Let's take a look at the most suitable medicinal herbs and herbal blends.

Lozijon: the spicy Uzbek garlic sauce

Lozijon: the spicy Uzbek garlic sauce

We like to experiment with new flavours, which is why from time to time we dedicate a space in our blog to dishes and sauces belonging to gastronomic traditions far removed from our own. Today, we thought we would introduce you to lozijon, a spicy sauce typical of Uzbek cuisine. Let's take a look at how it is prepared and what to pair it with.

Excessive sweating: which herbal teas can help?

Excessive sweating: which herbal teas can help?

First days of hot weather, the imminent arrival of summer is beginning to make itself felt, but while there are those who can't wait for this period to pass, there are also those who can't wait for it to pass. Excessive sweating can become a source of discomfort as temperatures rise. Let us see together which herbal teas can help us, to quench our thirst and more.

Which herbs have a detox effect?

Which herbs have a detox effect?

We are well aware that there are no natural miracle cures, but infusions and decoctions based on medicinal herbs, flowers and dried fruits can help to support the body's natural functions and get rid of excess toxins, in this particular case, since the topic of our post today will be ‘which herbs have a detox effect’.

The most suitable infusions... for gardening and plant care

The most suitable infusions... for gardening and plant care

<p>Did you know that herbal infusions and macerates can be used as natural gardening products? Let's see together which ones are most suitable and how they can help you care for the plants that grace your balcony or garden.</p> <h2>Herbal infusions for plant care</h2> <p>Herbal infusions are often used in do-it-yourself gardening as a natural and environmentally friendly remedy against plant...

Pav bhaji masala: how to prepare

Pav bhaji masala: how to prepare

There are dozens of masalas, some more famous, others less so. Today, we have decided to dedicate our weekly feature to a really tasty spice blend, Pav bhaji. Let's take a look at how it is prepared.

How to prepare rose tea latte

How to prepare rose tea latte

May is the month of roses, so we decided to start the month with a post featuring them. Today let's see how to prepare a ‘Rose Tea Latte’, a pleasant drink with an enveloping aroma.

Fresh, healthy and spicy just the way we like it! Do you know Boondi Raita? In some portals and recipe books you will find it classified as a salad, but in reality it is more like a sauce, fresh and creamy, to be enjoyed on its own or to accompany other dishes, a bit like Greek Tzatziki, ‘wanting to find a similarity’.

"Un mondo di Spezie" (A World of Spices) at Bacchanal 2025

"Un mondo di Spezie" (A World of Spices) at Bacchanal 2025

Spices are increasingly the protagonists, at the table and beyond... interest is growing in their uses, aromas and origins. It was only a few days ago that our beloved spices will be the central theme of the Imola Bacchanal.

Making a dirty chai latte

Making a dirty chai latte

On these rainy days despite it being spring, an extra boost of energy and extra taste is not bad, which is why we have offer you a dirty chai latte.

At first glance, it is quite easy for the untrained eye to confuse these two herbs that are so similar and yet so different. Let us look together at the main characteristics that distinguish them.

Spring is here... but the weather continues to play tricks on you, which is why in today's feature we thought we'd offer you a drink that will make you think of soft colours and beautiful days, the hibiscus iced latte! What do you say, would you like to try it with us?

Which spices and flavourings to add to the ragout

Which spices and flavourings to add to the ragout

<p>Ragout is truly a classic of the Italian culinary tradition (although the original term ragout is of French origin), just the word is enough to make us think of the smell of grandma's cooking, of Sunday family lunches. Did you know that the recipe for ragu is registered with the Bologna Chamber of Commerce? Let's see what flavours and spices are included in the official recipe and any...