Masala chai, or "spiced tea", is renowned for its abundance of comforting spices. There are many variations of chai spices, depending on region, family tradition and individual preference. Here's a guide to the Masala chai spices used in India and elsewhere. Main organic spices in Masala chai These spices are present in almost all versions of Masala chai: Real cinnamon Cinnamon is rich, very slightly pungent and tannic - a great base for most...Continue Reading
Marathon runners tend to drink this beverage on a daily basis for a reason. This is what we call an "effort" or isotonic drink, with the difference that in our recipe we won't be adding maltodextrin-type sugars (slow sugars excellent for endurance and recovery). In these hot weather conditions, drinking an "effort" drink may seem rather surprising, but in the end it's not. In summer, we become much more dehydrated...Continue Reading
August 26 is raksha bandhan in India, the festival of brotherhood between brothers and sisters, or between friends as brother and sister. A small cord that the sister ties to her brother's wrist, asking for his protection, represents this bond. Rakhi Day is a special day in India, and even more so this year, when floods have swept across Kerala in the south of the country. It takes place at the time of the full moon at...Continue Reading
Entre pains et gâteaux, les breadcakes sont rapides à faire et conviennent parfaitement aux végétariens car ils peuvent se réaliser sans gluten ni lactose. 100% végétal donc, pour un produit super sain, énergétique et équilibré. Breadcake pour sportif Votes: 3 Rating: 3.33 Rate this recipe! Imprimer la recette Le matin avant d'aller faire sa sortie course, vélo ou natation, l'après-midi pour casser une petite faim ce breadcake délicieux est fait pour vous amis sportifs. Breadcake pour sportif Votes: 3 Rating:...Continue Reading
It's summer, and we're avoiding turning on the oven in favor of salads, barbecues and chilled desserts. So here's a simple yet refreshing recipe for this hot summer season. Made with fresh fruit and Indian spices infused in brown cane sugar syrup, this fruit salad is a delight. Depending on your eating habits, you can replace the cane sugar with a lower glycemic index sugar. Fruit salad with Indian spices...Continue Reading
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