mint Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:33:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 These Foods Can Help You Sleep At Night https://falafelandcaviar.com/these-foods-can-help-you-sleep-at-night/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:12:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18546 There are many things that can stop you from getting restful sleep at night, but have you ever thought about how your food might affect your shut eye? Certain dishes and foods can irritate the digestive system, making it harder to get to sleep. Yet other foods have the opposite effect and can be beneficial […]

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]]> There are many things that can stop you from getting restful sleep at night, but have you ever thought about how your food might affect your shut eye? Certain dishes and foods can irritate the digestive system, making it harder to get to sleep. Yet other foods have the opposite effect and can be beneficial for both digestion and sleep. Check out these foods that can help you sleep a little better.

Oats

Once soaked in water or milk or cooked, oats are easy to digest. There is also evidence that the fibre can feed your healthy gut bacteria, making digestion easier and less painful. Try a small bowl of porridge before bed, or even an oat version of rice pudding post dinner.

Mint

This green herb calms both stomach and mind and is great for easing any discomfort and pain. Try a few drops of peppermint oil in water, or drink peppermint tea to soothe yourself before bed.

Flax Seeds

There is increasing evidence that flax seeds can help your body process food, due to the healthy fibre contained within the seeds. Try a tablespoon soaked in water, or add them to that porridge.

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]]> Getting to Know the Different Types of Mint https://falafelandcaviar.com/getting-to-know-the-different-types-of-mint/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:49:07 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=9666 Mint is a fantastic herb that can be used in all kinds of recipes, from desserts to teas to meat dishes. If you have a garden at home or if you’re simply looking to grow herbs in your house, mint is a great option due to how easy it is to maintain. It is important […]

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]]> Mint is a fantastic herb that can be used in all kinds of recipes, from desserts to teas to meat dishes. If you have a garden at home or if you’re simply looking to grow herbs in your house, mint is a great option due to how easy it is to maintain.

It is important to understand the differences between the main types of mints, however, to choose the ideal one to grow and to use in recipes. Here is a quick guide.

Spearmint

Spearmint is the most common mint variety and is grown in gardens throughout the world. It is a “classic” mint with a flavor that is pleasant, yet not strong. It has a low menthol content and is perfect for use in savory dishes and in drinks like mojitos.

Peppermint

Peppermint is a pungent, stronger mint variety whose 40% menthol content means that it produces a strong cooling sensation. It can only be used in small quantities due to its potency, but it’s a great option in sweet desserts and for holiday treats.

“Fruit” Mints

There are other types of mint, too, that are often referred to as being the “fruit” mints. These mints, the apple mint, the pineapple mint, and the orange mint are said to have aromas and flavors that match up with those fruits.

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]]> Five Herbs You Can Easily Grow at Home https://falafelandcaviar.com/five-herbs-you-can-easily-grow-at-home/ Sat, 13 Jul 2019 12:02:17 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=8410 When cooking, lots of people use herbs and spices to give food a more lively and rich flavor. While most people purchase these ingredients at a store in a dried format, did you know that you can grow many of these herbs and spices at home and use them fresh? Here are five suggestions for […]

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]]> When cooking, lots of people use herbs and spices to give food a more lively and rich flavor. While most people purchase these ingredients at a store in a dried format, did you know that you can grow many of these herbs and spices at home and use them fresh?

Here are five suggestions for herbs that you can easily grow at home to give home-grown flavor to your dishes.

Rosemary

Rosemary is great in Italian cooking, and it’s super easy to grow at home. Its fragrant aroma and delicate taste will add a tasty touch to your meat dishes.

Mint

Mint can also be grown at home in a pot, so it doesn’t take over your garden. It’s great in tea as well as in drinks like mojitos.

Dill

This herb is another great addition to grow at home. In addition to its use in Eastern European and Middle Eastern cuisine, it also produces delicate yellow flowers.

Basil

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxdFvZQiry7/

Love pesto and Italian food in general? You won’t regret planting basil in your garden. It adds flair to dishes like caprese salads and to pasta sauce.

Thyme

Thyme is an interesting herb that’s actually quite similar to a less pungent mint. You can experiment with this one in a lot of ways in the kitchen!

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]]> Peas And Mint Are Meant to be https://falafelandcaviar.com/peas-and-mint-are-meant-to-be/ Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:52:10 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=2884 Peas and mint are an amazing combination. This time old tradition in English cooking stems from mushy peas which are often flavored with mint. However, there are so many other ways to combine these two flavors that are bound to excite. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmMEYzYF5W3/?tagged=peasandmint Pea Soup Pea soup is so delicious and full of nutrients. Start by […]

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]]> Peas and mint are an amazing combination. This time old tradition in English cooking stems from mushy peas which are often flavored with mint. However, there are so many other ways to combine these two flavors that are bound to excite.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmMEYzYF5W3/?tagged=peasandmint

Pea Soup

Pea soup is so delicious and full of nutrients. Start by sauteeing onions and garlic until the onions are translucent. Add in fresh or frozen peas, along with vegetable stock. Bring the soup up to a boil and then to a simmer for about 15 minutes. Add in fresh mint leaves and then use an immersion blender to blend the soup together. Serve with more fresh mint on top and you have an awesome vegan dish!

Pea Salad

Fresh peas in a salad really take a meal over the top. Start with fresh peas if they are available for this dish. Add thinly sliced radishes, cubes of feta cheese, and grilled apricots or nectarines. The pepperiness of the radishes gets evenly balanced out by the sweetness of the fruit and the sweetness in the peas, making it a great addition. Top with a simple vinaigrette and loads of fresh mint and you have a salad unlike any other.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> mint Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:33:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 These Foods Can Help You Sleep At Night https://falafelandcaviar.com/these-foods-can-help-you-sleep-at-night/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:12:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18546 There are many things that can stop you from getting restful sleep at night, but have you ever thought about how your food might affect your shut eye? Certain dishes and foods can irritate the digestive system, making it harder to get to sleep. Yet other foods have the opposite effect and can be beneficial […]

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]]> There are many things that can stop you from getting restful sleep at night, but have you ever thought about how your food might affect your shut eye? Certain dishes and foods can irritate the digestive system, making it harder to get to sleep. Yet other foods have the opposite effect and can be beneficial for both digestion and sleep. Check out these foods that can help you sleep a little better.

Oats

Once soaked in water or milk or cooked, oats are easy to digest. There is also evidence that the fibre can feed your healthy gut bacteria, making digestion easier and less painful. Try a small bowl of porridge before bed, or even an oat version of rice pudding post dinner.

Mint

This green herb calms both stomach and mind and is great for easing any discomfort and pain. Try a few drops of peppermint oil in water, or drink peppermint tea to soothe yourself before bed.

Flax Seeds

There is increasing evidence that flax seeds can help your body process food, due to the healthy fibre contained within the seeds. Try a tablespoon soaked in water, or add them to that porridge.

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]]> Getting to Know the Different Types of Mint https://falafelandcaviar.com/getting-to-know-the-different-types-of-mint/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:49:07 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=9666 Mint is a fantastic herb that can be used in all kinds of recipes, from desserts to teas to meat dishes. If you have a garden at home or if you’re simply looking to grow herbs in your house, mint is a great option due to how easy it is to maintain. It is important […]

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]]> Mint is a fantastic herb that can be used in all kinds of recipes, from desserts to teas to meat dishes. If you have a garden at home or if you’re simply looking to grow herbs in your house, mint is a great option due to how easy it is to maintain.

It is important to understand the differences between the main types of mints, however, to choose the ideal one to grow and to use in recipes. Here is a quick guide.

Spearmint

Spearmint is the most common mint variety and is grown in gardens throughout the world. It is a “classic” mint with a flavor that is pleasant, yet not strong. It has a low menthol content and is perfect for use in savory dishes and in drinks like mojitos.

Peppermint

Peppermint is a pungent, stronger mint variety whose 40% menthol content means that it produces a strong cooling sensation. It can only be used in small quantities due to its potency, but it’s a great option in sweet desserts and for holiday treats.

“Fruit” Mints

There are other types of mint, too, that are often referred to as being the “fruit” mints. These mints, the apple mint, the pineapple mint, and the orange mint are said to have aromas and flavors that match up with those fruits.

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]]> Five Herbs You Can Easily Grow at Home https://falafelandcaviar.com/five-herbs-you-can-easily-grow-at-home/ Sat, 13 Jul 2019 12:02:17 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=8410 When cooking, lots of people use herbs and spices to give food a more lively and rich flavor. While most people purchase these ingredients at a store in a dried format, did you know that you can grow many of these herbs and spices at home and use them fresh? Here are five suggestions for […]

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]]> When cooking, lots of people use herbs and spices to give food a more lively and rich flavor. While most people purchase these ingredients at a store in a dried format, did you know that you can grow many of these herbs and spices at home and use them fresh?

Here are five suggestions for herbs that you can easily grow at home to give home-grown flavor to your dishes.

Rosemary

Rosemary is great in Italian cooking, and it’s super easy to grow at home. Its fragrant aroma and delicate taste will add a tasty touch to your meat dishes.

Mint

Mint can also be grown at home in a pot, so it doesn’t take over your garden. It’s great in tea as well as in drinks like mojitos.

Dill

This herb is another great addition to grow at home. In addition to its use in Eastern European and Middle Eastern cuisine, it also produces delicate yellow flowers.

Basil

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxdFvZQiry7/

Love pesto and Italian food in general? You won’t regret planting basil in your garden. It adds flair to dishes like caprese salads and to pasta sauce.

Thyme

Thyme is an interesting herb that’s actually quite similar to a less pungent mint. You can experiment with this one in a lot of ways in the kitchen!

The post Five Herbs You Can Easily Grow at Home appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

]]> Peas And Mint Are Meant to be https://falafelandcaviar.com/peas-and-mint-are-meant-to-be/ Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:52:10 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=2884 Peas and mint are an amazing combination. This time old tradition in English cooking stems from mushy peas which are often flavored with mint. However, there are so many other ways to combine these two flavors that are bound to excite. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmMEYzYF5W3/?tagged=peasandmint Pea Soup Pea soup is so delicious and full of nutrients. Start by […]

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]]> Peas and mint are an amazing combination. This time old tradition in English cooking stems from mushy peas which are often flavored with mint. However, there are so many other ways to combine these two flavors that are bound to excite.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmMEYzYF5W3/?tagged=peasandmint

Pea Soup

Pea soup is so delicious and full of nutrients. Start by sauteeing onions and garlic until the onions are translucent. Add in fresh or frozen peas, along with vegetable stock. Bring the soup up to a boil and then to a simmer for about 15 minutes. Add in fresh mint leaves and then use an immersion blender to blend the soup together. Serve with more fresh mint on top and you have an awesome vegan dish!

Pea Salad

Fresh peas in a salad really take a meal over the top. Start with fresh peas if they are available for this dish. Add thinly sliced radishes, cubes of feta cheese, and grilled apricots or nectarines. The pepperiness of the radishes gets evenly balanced out by the sweetness of the fruit and the sweetness in the peas, making it a great addition. Top with a simple vinaigrette and loads of fresh mint and you have a salad unlike any other.

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