Author: Elena Ivy

The Negroni is a cocktail as legendary as the Cuban Mojito or the posh Cosmopolitan. But unlike the last two, it catches us closer since it has its origins in Florence, Italy. And as they say was born from the whims of the count who bears his name: Camillo Negroni. It is an ideal cocktail to have an aperitif. Everyone who tries it is reluctant at first, but after the first impression, with each sip, you like it more and more. The flavors start to show themselves and before you know it you are a fan of this cocktail. And…

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One of the great enemies of our kitchen plates, apart from dirt, is the unsightly feeling that scratches leave on them. Over-braking with some very aggressive products In our household items it means leaving marks and scratches on many of them that not only worsen their appearance, but also their quality. However, if you have ever entered a professional kitchen, you will see how in many of them clean kitchen plates —but also pans, casseroles or paellas— with a product that cleans, shines and gives splendor. Come on, a three-in-one book with which to get rid of the typical aluminum…

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Within the wide vocabulary of Valencian fallaes -Crida, mascletà, ninot pardon, wake upplant, creamà, etc-, the word bunyol occupies a sacred place. Although this traditional sweet can be found in many other places in the country, in Valencia you will probably find the best buñolero teachers in the country. It is true that we talk about an increasingly corrupted product; There are few true artisans left in the city. From March 1 until the Fallas monuments burn on the night of the 19th, hundreds of street stalls selling churros and buñuelos flood the city. Unfortunately, most of them offer products…

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In large Spanish cities there are supermarkets specialized in international foodwith a selection of products that is usually more oriented towards an expatriate audience than the local audience. However, it is a hobby of many to walk the aisles of this type of store to come across their shelves with amazing products and references that have been previously discovered while traveling or thanks to acquaintances from different cultures, and their purchase is like a kind of sensory journey. In the case of Asian food, finding products that we like is somewhat more complicated, since the language barrier and the existence…

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With the hot days almost upon us, the kitchen craves eating something delicious but fresh at the same time, which is why salads are the ideal recurring dish to get by with a delicious and easy-to-prepare option, however, even though it may seem simple , It also has its tricksas is the one about the purple onion, which he shared with us Chef Zahie Tellez so that it doesn't ruin your salad. Red onion in salad provides a touch of unique flavor and color: Although it is slightly spicy and sweet at the same time, its vibrant color makes it…

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This is like this: some kitchen cabinets are completely inaccessible (not because they are cornered, but because their structure is too long or too high from the floor) and taking or storing accessories is very difficult. uncomfortable. This is especially so in kitchen cabinets that are located in narrow areas of the room, those that take advantage of a corner, or the opposite: those that are very high. Precisely, apart from the accessibility of the kitchen cabinets, another point that makes their daily use difficult is their depthsince some of these tend to go in a lot and to see…

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The crouton is not something new among us, since we have already attended more or less accurate versions of this invention, whose registered trademark belongs to Bimbo, and now it is the turn of a new supermarket chain. It has been the German Lidl that has introduced in its oven sectionpresent in all stores, a version of the croissant to the satisfaction (or not) of its clientele. This one costs 1.99 euros (almost 10 euros per kilo), weighs quite a bit and comes presented on a tray like a cake tray, releasing the corresponding scent to this invention that mixes…

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I have to admit that I wasn't all for it the first time I tried the chickpeas with dark chocolate recipe. It sounds strange at first and no one at home was very convinced that this experiment would turn out well. But how things changed when we tried it. We must banish the idea that some foods are only valid for certain meals or that there are ingredients that are banned from the sweet world. For example, why not have legumes, fish or vegetables for breakfast? It's all cultural and a matter of taste. And if chickpeas can be a…

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Although the focus is now on air fryers, we must not lose sight of its closest predecessor: the oven. Has been a faithful companion in kitchens around the world. Baking mold set consisting of baking mold, cake mold, rectangular mold, muffin mold, large tray and small baking tray, as well as a cooling rack. *Some prices may have changed since the last review AND The number of recipes that can be made in it are almost infinite.. So having the right tools to use it is crucial, something I discovered when I got this complete set of molds available at…

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