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Garden: 5 things you need to know about farmers' seeds

1- They are produced by the farmers themselves Unlike seeds produced by the seed industry, farmers' seeds are the seeds traditionally produced by farmers and gardeners, for their own needs or for their relatives. While seed creation has long been left to the multinational seed industry, such as ...

22
Sep
2021

Sliced turkey with mustard seeds: an easy recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make a Turkey Sliced with Mustard Seeds for 4 people: 4 turkey fillets 20 cl of whole cream (or vegetable) 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon of mustard seeds 15 g butter (or vegetable margarine) salt Preparation This Mustard Seed T ...

16
Sep
2022

Healthy snacks: what are the best oilseeds for your health?

A little vocabulary Before we tell you what the best oilseeds for health are and help you choose healthy snacks to snack on when you're craving something, let's start by clarifying what exactly the definition of the word... The word 'oilseed' derives from the Latin oleum which means 'oil'. It th ...

14
Mar
2023

White lupine: a decorative and edible plant

n. You can also sow this lupine between the rows of your crops, for example in the middle of wheat, vines or olive trees. How to consume lupin seeds? The white lupine, which belongs to the same botanical family as the bean and the pea, is cultivated in many parts of the world for its edible s ...

13
July
2022

The Carob tree: the tree with small horns

source: Julio Reis Use of carobs Locust beans are pods that are green when fresh and turn brown as they dry. Each pod is filled with very hard brown seeds, about 15 to 20 seeds per pod. The seeds are surrounded by a yellow, mealy, sweet-tasting pulp. source: osvaldo gago Carob is used in di ...

20
Apr
2012

Chia fresca with watermelon: a healthy drink recipe

A super drink with chia seeds For several years now, chia seeds have become a staple ingredient in healthy eating. The health freaks sprinkle them on their homemade bread or turn them into a plant-based milk dessert called chia pudding ... If you haven't been following this culinary trend, yo ...

12
July
2022

Garden: 5 good reasons to plant sunflowers

. Even novice gardeners will have no trouble growing this great flower south of the Loire, as the sunflower loves warm climates. Simply sow the seeds under cover in March-April and transplant the plants outdoors in mid-May. This plant enjoys full sun and slightly alkaline soil that stays co ...

24
Sep
2021

15 foods to relieve stress

more agreeable by their study partners at the end of the two weeks compared to when they did not take it. Other tryptophan-rich foods included nuts, seeds, tofu, fish, lentils, oats, beans and eggs. Oats If you already love carbs, chances are there's nothing that can come between you and a donut wh ...

22
May
2020

The griffin foot: a winter flower

your vegetable garden as fetid hellebore is very greedy and could compromise the growth of your vegetables and legumes. Note: Consider allowing the seeds to mature on the plant and reseed naturally. In fact, once established in your garden, this plant often reseeds itself. Ants also help sprea ...

12
Jan
2022

The garden arroche: a forgotten vegetable

ry as long as it is easy to sow this plant. It was then replaced by spinach popularized in France in the 17th century. Don't hesitate to sow a few seeds and make a place for it in your vegetable garden to enjoy its many benefits in the kitchen. You can even use this large-leafed plant as a sun ...

07
Sep
2022

Bitter gourd: beware of poisoning!

ist in the same or neighboring vegetable gardens and are cross-pollinated. The risk of your squash becoming poisonous increases if you collect the seeds and sow them year after year. Also note that it's even easier to get poisoned because inedible squash from hybridization look exactly like ed ...

14
Oct
2022

Energy balls with prunes and sesame: an easy recipe

ke prune and sesame energy balls for 4 people (that's 8 pieces): 4 pitted prunes 1 tablespoon honey 2 level tablespoons of water 70 g of sesame seeds 1 half teaspoon cinnamon powder 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips To note: for the recipe pictured above, I used white chocolate chips. But ...

16
Nov
2022

Light Christmas dessert: 5 exotic fruits to serve for the holidays

ve for the holidays because it is easy to enjoy and its flavor takes your taste buds on a journey. Just open it to savor its many small orange-yellow seeds. These seeds with their tangy flavor also have their place in festive recipes like a salmon tartar as an appetizer or a coconut milk panna co ...

13
Dec
2022

Detox infusion: 5 essential plants for a post-holiday cure

1- Fennel seeds for better digestion To prepare a homemade detox infusion, the first of the 5 must-have herbs in a post-holiday detox is fennel. The fennel seeds are well known in herbal medicine for their digestive properties. A tea of these aniseed-flavored seeds can particularly help you in c ...

26
Dec
2022

Festive meals: 5 tips for setting beautiful plates

g from certain foods like poultry, White fish or plain desserts (like a crème brûlée or Chocolate mousse for example). Chopped fresh herbs, roasted seeds, citrus zest or pomegranate seeds are perfect for making a topping and bringing both volume and color to your dishes. Just be sure to not ...

31
Dec
2021

Hemorrhoids: 3 natural solutions to avoid recurrence

o activate intestinal transit - Practicing physical activity, even gentle ones, such as water aerobics for example - Regularly consume flax seeds or chia seeds in your morning muesli During episodes of constipation, you can also : - take a tablespoon of psyllium diluted in a fruit ...

28
July
2022

Vegetable garden: everything you need to know about the blue tomato in 5 questions

about 5 cm in diameter and named it OSU (for Oregon Student University). Following this first trial, other variety developers got hold of Osu blue seeds and in turn made crosses that resulted in other blue tomato varieties. 3- What are the different varieties of blue tomatoes? Osu blue is a c ...

08
Feb
2023

All about CBD flowers in 5 questions

orth gold! 5- Are we allowed to grow CBD flowers in France? Since the decision of the Council of State dated December 29, 2022, it is possible to buy seeds and cultivate your own CBD flowers in France. However, it is important to know that hemp cultivation is highly regulated. If you plan to grow ...

22
Feb
2023

Carnival of Nice

rnival marches alone, escorted by his executioners, before being burned on a pyre set up at sea or on the shore. Confetti From 1830, the ' Coriandoli ', seeds coated with sugar, are used as projectiles during the festivities. The sweets were soon replaced by eggs filled with soot or flour, beans or ...

23
Jan
2007

Garden: 5 good reasons to put flowers in your garden

such as nasturtium, borage or Edible chrysanthemum can be safely eaten. Among the most interesting edible flowers are sunflowers, whose petals and seeds can be eaten at the same time. So don't hesitate to grow them in your vegetable garden to sprinkle your salads with pretty, colourful petals! ...

29
Sep
2021