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Here is first set of knowledge cards that celebrate the flavours and healing properties of spring herbs, accompanied by my photographs and recipes for delightful dishes, drinks, and cordials. This project is inspired by minimalism, the Japanese concept of Satoyama, and the importance of eating locally. As the days grow longer and the earth begins to awaken from its winter slumber, an array of vibrant, flavorful herbs spring forth, offering us a treasure trove of culinary and medicinal possibilities. I've always been passionate about uncovering the hidden gems of the plant world and embracing a lifestyle that respects and connects with...

forsythia fortifying tea Forsythia Forsythias are well-known shrubs that bear yellow flowers in early spring. One of the most valuable substances contained in forsythia flowers is rutin. It improves, among others, the tightness of blood vessels. It also has an antioxidant effect and prevents the formation of some free radicals. In addition, it prolongs the action of vitamin C. Forsythia flowers contain a large dose of rutin. The beneficial effects of forsythia flowers are also influenced by other substances that are present in them, including: quercetin with anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties; anthocyanins with quite versatile properties, or phenolic acids with antioxidant properties....

hairy bitter cress salat hairy cress is extremely common and always one of the first plants in early spring. The edible parts are the leaves and flowers. It tastes like a cross between watercress and arugula.Habitat - an avant-garde species on every bare ground, wall or crevice. It is easy to find it in e.g. home gardensImpact on the bodyShoots are a source of vitamins: A, B1, B2, C, E, K and PP. They contain minerals: iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sulfur, chromium and iodine. They are recommended for people suffering from diabetes, anemia, coronary artery disease, rheumatism or acne. Hairy cress...

Eating Habits through the Prism of national traditions: dishes as national symbols Culinary traditions are deeply rooted in the culture of each nation, reflecting its history, values, and lifestyles. Some dishes have gained the status of national symbols, becoming an inseparable element of the cultural identity of a given country. In this article, we will look at how eating habits are conditioned by national traditions and how some dishes have become symbols of their nations. Italy: Pizza and Pasta Italian cuisine is one of the most recognizable in the world, and pizza and pasta are its symbols. The traditional Neapolitan pizza has even...

Emigration in Europe after 2004 resulted in a huge clash of cultures, religions, and lifestyles, which had a powerful impact on the changes in eating habits of both the emigrants themselves and the people living in the host countries.Residents of different countries bring their culinary traditions with them, introducing new flavors and habits to the communities where they settle. As a consequence, European societies are beginning to experience changes in their eating habits that can affect health, intercultural relations, and the way food is perceived. One of the important aspects of the impact of emigration on dietary changes is the differences...

Michał and Pamela are a young married couple who have a very good economic situation. They are very active professionally, they have no children. They are a couple very close to me. Michał is my nephew. It is a very interesting choice for this interview because I have known Michał since he was born, I know perfectly well the habits and eating habits of his family in which he grew up. Despite the openness of his parents to new flavors and attention to the quality and variety of food in his family home, Michał was a child, teenager, and young...

The Queens closed opened 1655 The popularity of The Queen's Closet Opened cookbook published in 1655 shows that our fascination with the private lives of famous people is nothing new. Aiming to reveal the domestic secrets of Henrietta Maria, the French wife of the executed King Charles I, The Queen's Closet enticed 17th-century readers with a glimpse into the world of royalty. When the book first appeared, Charles had been dead for six years, England was ruled as a Commonwealth under Cromwell, and the widowed Henrietta Maria was living in exile in France. In 24 years of marriage, Henrietta Maria was never...

A few days ago I had the opportunity to interview Maciej Blatkiewicz, a well-known food critic in Poland, the owner of a popular YouTube channel (292,000 subscribers as of March 13, 2023) which has existed since 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA4aEii08Mk The purpose of the conversation was to find the relationship between the habits learned from the family home and pushing one's own habitual boundaries during several years of professional work directly related to food testing. I also wanted to find out how Maciej opened up to new flavors, and whether his choices and eating habits have changed. What did he pay attention to when...