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Tea – part 3 – types of tea

Many of us cannot imagine life without this drink and everyone has their own favorite type of tea. Black, red, green, fruit tea – each type has a unique taste, aroma and assets. Brewing is an extremely important part of… Continue Reading…


Tea – part 2 – healing properties

Tea contains a high concentration of compounds that delay the aging process. These are flavonoids – natural ingredients supplied in food that capture free oxygen radicals and neutralize their effects. Radicals are formed in the human body as a by-product… Continue Reading…


Cannabidiol (CBD): What we know and what we don’t

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound found mainly in the flowers and leaves of cannabis plants. It is known for its properties that support the body and mind. CBD interacts with our body’s endocannabinoid system of tiny receptors that play a… Continue Reading…


Winter teas – 3 recipes for warming teas for a cold day

Warming winter teas are an unquestionable sweetener of December, gray days, when all we want is to wrap ourselves in the warmest blanket and leave it only in the spring. Even though I live in California, I also get into… Continue Reading…


Essential oils

Essential oils have been known to people for thousands of years and are used as specifics in natural medicine, cosmetics and dermatology, but they are not treated by doctors and pharmacists as typical medications. They are obtained on an industrial… Continue Reading…


How to – fear of traveling. Part 1

For most of us, travel is associated with relaxation and joy. We leave all problems behind, we get to know new places, climb the mountains, swim and ride bikes, go for walks with family or friends. But not everyone thinks… Continue Reading…


Tea – history, cultivation and properties

History The tradition and healing properties of tea have been known for thousands of years, the Chinese were the first to know about it. In China, a legend was told about the Buddhist saint Bodhidharma who decided to meditate for… Continue Reading…


Syrniki – Ukrainian cheese cakes

Syrniki (Ukrainian: сирники) are fried Eastern Slavic quark (curd cheese) pancakes. Their simplicity and delicious taste have made them very popular in Eastern Europe. Ingredients: 200 g of farmer’s cheese 150 g of wheat flour (in the gluten-free version, mix potato, corn and oat… Continue Reading…


Fat Thursday – where did this custom come from?

A donut with a plum, a rose, or maybe with an advocaat? The ancients already knew that it is not worth to skip those delicious pastries on a Fat Thursday. It used to be believed that whoever eats a donut… Continue Reading…


A guide to traveling with a face mask

In addition to frequent hand washing and social distancing, you’ll need a face mask to help protect yourself and others from the virus. Airlines, train services and ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft are requiring travelers to securely cover their mouth… Continue Reading…