Vanilla is a flavor derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla, primarily from the Mexican species, flat-leaved vanilla. The word vanilla, derived from the diminutive of the Spanish word vaina (vaina itself meaning sheath or pod), translates simply as “little pod”. Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican people cultivated the vine of the vanilla orchid, called tlilxochitl by the […]

Piperade is a typical Basque dish prepared with onion, green peppers, and tomatoes sautéd and flavored with red Espelette pepper. The colors of piperade coincidentally reflect the colors of the Basque flag, which is red, green and white. Piperade may be served as a main course or as a side dish. Number of servings: 8, […]

Unique, wild and natural by habitat, cranberries are rich in phyto-nutrients (naturally derived plant compounds), particularly proanthocyanidin antioxidants, which are essential for all-round wellness. The berries are indeed containing numerous chemical substances that may offer protection from tooth cavities, urinary tract infection, and inflammatory diseases. Number of servings: 12, 270 calories per serving. Ingredients: 2 […]