Are you into DIY? How about making a garland out of dried fruit for the holidays? An original idea to decorate your home, to give as a gift or take to dinner as a present from friends and relatives.

The festive season is approaching, have you already started thinking about the menu? How about surprising your guests with a colourful and tasty drink like Christmas Sangria? A wintery, Christmas version of the famous drink made of fruit and spiced wine.

Let's inaugurate the month of December with the first Christmas-inspired post. There are those who have already started decorating, those who strictly respect traditions, and of course those who consider Christmas a mere commercial holiday... but this is no reason not to try new tastes and learn about the traditions of other countries. Today we discover together the recipe for Natilla Navideña.

If you have never experimented with the combination, you might be surprised how well the sweet, delicate taste of pears goes with that of spices. There are many different recipes, with honey, white wine or red wine, with pears cooked in syrup or baked in the oven. We have selected a few that you might find interesting.

Have you ever tasted chutney? It is a spicy sweet-and-sour sauce popular all over the world but originating in India. Let's get to know it better together, from how it is prepared to the spices used, not forgetting the possible combinations.

Colourful, sweet and juicy, the persimmon is a typical fruit of this time of year. It is excellent eaten fresh, to make desserts or homemade jams, compotes and preserves. Particularly in the latter case, its sugary taste goes perfectly with a touch of spice. Let's see together which spices you can use to prepare your homemade spice jam.

We left the month of October behind us and from the pumpkin....today we move on to cabbage! Specifically, to Chinese cabbage. Today we felt like making kimchi, so let's see what spices we will need for this recipe.

The pumpkin, the queen of autumn vegetables... especially with Halloween approaching, the ingredient in dozens of recipes, including baked and spooned desserts. Its fresh and sweet taste, combined with the right mix of spices, never ceases to amaze us. Today we thought we would offer it to you in a pudding version, and we chose some recipes on the net that intrigued us.

Have you ever tried dirty coffee?...surely you have noticed a few posts on social media dedicated to this drink. Very popular in South East Asia, it is also starting to become increasingly popular in European coffee shops, so much so that even Gambero Rosso has dedicated a post to it. But what exactly is it?

<p>We like to dedicate a post from time to time to spiced milk drinks (reminiscent of those marketed by a famous chain). They are perfect for pampering yourself during autumn and winter. Today, we thought of one that will make you think of Canada and the foliage atmosphere: maple cinnamon latte.<br /><br />This is a delicious latte flavoured with maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. Let's see...

Do you like toffee? Do you prefer them soft or hard? Today we try making them together with a pinch of spice of your choice. They could be a nice idea for next Halloween with the right moulds.

Have you ever heard of it? We could call it a very tasty drinking dessert, typical of Ethiopian cuisine (it is also served in restaurants), a peanut butter tea also known as Ocholoni Shai. How about trying to prepare it together?

Autumn is here, the days are shorter, the weather is uncertain and sometimes even our mood is a bit ‘moody’: let's see which essential oils are best suited to this season. To be used to create the right atmosphere and improve our well-being.

Tempeh has a rather pronounced, intense taste with an aftertaste reminiscent of nuts and mushrooms. This particular flavor is related to the fermentation process required for its preparation. If cooked inappropriately it can be decidedly bitter, but with proper care and the right mix of herbs and spices it can be used to prepare tasty vegan dishes.

Tahina alternative uses...even for breakfast Have you ever tried tahini sauce or tahina? A tasty sauce made from sesame seeds, known primarily as an ingredient for chickpea hummus, it lends itself to many alternative uses and could become part of your daily diet even at breakfast. Let's find out more

Today is September 3rd, do you know that according to the Italian food calendar, national chilli pepper day falls today? Well, yes, one of the most loved and used spices in our kitchens, like other foods it has a dedicated day (both nationally and internationally).

Do you know what is the right combination of spices to use to prepare the tajine? Let's see together what they are and discover together something more about this tasty traditional Moroccan dish and its variations.

Have you ever tasted michelada? It is a traditional Mexican cocktail made with beer, lemon, salt and salsa, with a spicy touch. The combination may seem strange at first glance but it's worth experimenting!

The summer fruit par excellence....and the spice that perhaps most reminds us of the cold season, watermelon and cinnamon are an unusual but decidedly well-matched combination, the fresh sweetness of the watermelon combined with the intense aroma of cinnamon, a taste to try...let's see how together.

Infused and flavored waters help to quench thirst and combine the benefits of the right hydration with those of the fruit or spices used for flavouring. Today we thought we would offer you some useful ideas for preparing a fresh and pleasant water flavored with cardamom seeds.

A few weeks ago we offered you matcha tea in an iced tea version, today we thought we would dedicate our post to matcha tea-based smoothies, ideal for a fresh, tasty and well-being breakfast or snack.

A nice popsicle is perfect for quenching your thirst and cooling off during the hot summer days, perhaps homemade, without colorings and preservatives. Delicious, light and healthy.

Have you ever wondered which aromatic herbs and spices should not be missing from your pantry in summer? Let's find out together.

Gin and tea, an unusual combination?....not even by idea, the two drinks are basic ingredients in the recipes of various cocktails, fresh summery, fruity and thirst-quenching. Just think that a few years ago this combination had become a real trend in the mixology field. Let's see some examples together, to ask your barman or to try at home to offer something different to your guests.

<p>Have you ever tasted kombucha? Exactly we used the adjective "la", it is in fact a fermented tea-based drink, not to be confused with green tea Sencha Kombucha for infusion, so much so that in most of the recipes offered online black tea is indicated as an ingredient . But let's proceed in order.<br />Many consider it a novelty but this drink actually has very ancient origins, it reached...

Have you ever tasted an iced latte? It is not a milkshake or a smoothie, but literally a cold latte macchiato...made even more delicious with a splash of cocoa or other delicious toppings, or with the addition of dried fruit. But today we will not talk about the "classic" version with espresso coffee, but about the matcha tea-based variant... and more.