Journal
Stories about flavor, ingredients and feeling good.
Let´s be real, we´ve all done it – got a weird symptom but no time to go to your doctor´s office, so you google it just to be sure it´s nothing fatal – and the result? Everything ranging from a mild…
Read articleWe all know that feeling when we finally get home in the evening and just want to relax with some quick & tasty yet healthy dinner, but for some reason, it´s nowhere to be found. It puts you in a difficult…
Read articleBreakfast cereals have experienced their peak back in the 90s when all of us started eating chocolate balls or cinnamon squares covered with milk and our good-old bread with ham and veggies had fallen into…
Read articleHave you heard about carob yet? Because this amazing chocolate alternative and a natural remedy together is going to sweep you off your feet. What is it actually? Carob is basically a fruit which grows on…
Read articleYou´ve probably heard about flax seeds and their magical ability to “heal the gut,” as many have been advocating lately. The truth is flax seeds really are very beneficial for your health and we´re going to…
Read articleHave yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart be light, from now on all troubles will be out of sight… And hopefully it will be. However, we all know how traditional Slovak Christmas can turn into…
Read articleHave you ever found yourself grazing on a bowl full of food, eating mindlessly, thinking about something else, and suddenly realizing you´ve eaten the whole thing? It´s happened to an awful lot of us and…
Read articleIt´s one of those “new” super foods that has been here for thousands of years but we have been ignoring it up until recently. Quinoa used to be perceived as sacred by the Incas in South America where they…
Read article“When it comes to food, we need all the power we can get, because food can make you crazy. It hits you in the heart and goes to self esteem. It taps into all that is lonely and empty and needy, and promises…
Read articleSesame seeds have been well-known worldwide for centuries but only Asian cultures seem to be appreciating their health-boosting properties in a respective manner. Although we´ve been using them in many…
Read articleThere are 2 extreme opinions surrounding this topic – either you´ve already researched a lot about the food pH and you´re currently trying to incorporate this theory into your diet, or you´re just against…
Read articleEverywhere you go, messages about healthy lifestyle including healthy eating pop out from around corners, and huge billboards try to attract you with organic, fresh, and local produce food grown naturally…
Read articleHere in Slovakia, poppy seeds are pretty popular – we use them in many cakes as a sweet paste or to add a crunchy texture, it´s a part of our Slavic culture and has its place in many festive dishes. Despite…
Read articleWhen you´re trying to eat healthily, you may not be such an expert in nutrition in order to prepare tasty treats for yourself. Naturally, eating unsalted raw or cooked vegetables doesn´t always seem to be…
Read articleEvery day, some kind of a healthy recipe pops up onto my Facebook wall and usually contains one of these “super food” ingredients: coconut oil, quinoa, cocoa powder, buckwheat flour, oat milk, or dates.…
Read articleWhen you take a walk around the city of Bratislava, at this time of year, you will start noticing mobile carts with cooked corn, jacket potatoes, and especially the popular roasted chestnuts. Since we are…
Read articleLately I´ve been noticing more and more labels with a big “NO PALM OIL” sign on them besides the “non-GMO,” “vegan,” or “soy-free.” Even some articles appeared with an appeal to stop using palm oil in…
Read articleAs days get shorter, it´s cold outside It´s the right time for hot chocolate tonight But what would your skinny self have to say? Drink your coffee, don´t get carried away! How to please both figure and…
Read article“Average woman spends 31 years on a diet.” As ridiculous as it may sound, a report released by Daily Mail states that these weight-obsessed women are counting calories approximately 180 days a year, and the…
Read articleThere has always been some kind of controversy around corn. Women try to stay away from it because of its high-calorie content, some believe it´s fattening because pigs get fed by it, and then there´s this…
Read articleWhen we were kids, we used to eat a lot of potatoes in our diet. We would get them served as a side dish with meaty meals or use them as a base in the (non)famous “Granatier,” “gypsy fried egg,” or a baked…
Read articleWould you like a snack that´s healthy, tasty, easy to take with you in a purse, and which is going to keep you slim? We´ve got it – roasted hazelnuts. Read on to find out its health-boosting qualities and…
Read articleOur world is overwhelmed with soy. It is present in chocolate bars and cakes but also in everyday grocery items like breakfast cereals, bread, or even some hams. You cannot be sure you´re buying a soy-free…
Read articleWhen you were a kid, you probably hated beetroot as much as your mom hated the stains it was leaving. Beetroot was always served as a side dish in school cantinas, its color was pretty but taste not so…
Read articleAlthough summer is now definitely gone, our vegan ice-cream won´t abandon you. Even in the cold, its icy nature and delicious flavors will melt your heart. Just take a scoop and enjoy the rush of chocolaty…
Read articleSadly, chickpea has been forgotten for many years. It is one of those foods that our grandmothers used to cook with on a daily basis but over time, it has been pushed out from our menus by fast food…
Read articleJust a few decades ago, we were a nation of healthy and skinny people. Majority of adults were taking a bike ride to work and exercising just for fun. Parents were playing with their kids outside and…
Read article1. Plantations According to botanists, cocoa trees have been growing wildly already in a year 4000 BC, around the Amazonian river. Mayans were probably the first to start growing cocoa trees and process…
Read articleIt´s almost everywhere and it silently destroys us. Naturally, our bodies need salt but we eat much more than is necessary. The recommended amount is only one teaspoon which is approximately 5 grams but we…
Read articleThis amazing vegetable queen can be prepared in so many ways that you can never get enough of it. Besides water which takes up the most of its share, it contains almost everything our bodies need. Let´s see…
Read articleThe whole trick lies in absolute simplicity – eating small portions but often. Eating this way, your body won´t get the signal that it didn´t get enough nutrients so it won´t feel forced to store fat. As we…
Read articleThis trendy drink has become very popular in recent years. Already one glass of smoothie will fill your body with so many nutrients (naturally, depending on its contents) that it can easily substitute for a…
Read articleWe all remember those tasty indulgencies from the most beautiful feasts of the year – sausages, smoked pork, mayonnaise salads, tons of cakes and candy, and a lot more. When it´s all gone though and the…
Read articleAlthough we are already in a summer time for a few weeks, not everybody has gotten used to it yet. Can´t you get moving after winter and enjoy the first sun rays and a smell of awakening nature? Are you…
Read articleA lot of people would say they cannot live without it. It is probably the most popular snack in the world, amongst children AND adults. A supernatural pleasure with gentle taste and texture called…
Read articleWhy? Because we want you to eat healthily. Surely, you will enjoy a little change compared to the classic baguette and pastry. Many people suffer from celiac disease, many are ambassadors of a healthy…
Read articleWe don´t do it willingly but still we´re literally forced to consume an immense amount of additives on a daily basis. Yet, the producers know that some of them may contribute to cancer development. In order…
Read articleThe word “stress” is on the menu almost every day. Whether you´re experiencing it or you´re hearing about it from someone close to you, it is always there, waiting to kick in. In 2013, 60% of Slovaks…
Read articleIn a society full of pressures of being successful, pretty, and thin as a part of the ideal living situation and self-acceptance, making the “right” choices is becoming more difficult than ever. Even the…
Read articleWhether you´re a healthy-food fanatic or you just wake up and eat your coffee for breakfast, you must have heard about extra virgin (EV) olive oil and its magical healing powers, as described by many. The…
Read articleLovers of excellent coffee, fine chocolate and a delicious ice cream may enjoy. We bring you the combination which you will love at first sight. Fragrant, perfectly roasted coffee is mixed with the…
Read articleThe finest hot chocolate of highest quality is supplemented by a truly fresh fruits from the gardens of our suppliers. Ideal combination complement crispy, fragrant and fresh roasted peanuts. Sweeten your…
Read articleEnjoy a truly unique moments with a delicious, chocolate pancake. Fall in love with really fine, delicate pastry filled with quality hot chocolate. Perfect delight.
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