Basil has many health benefits, one of which is to clear skin blemishes because of it’s anti-bacterial properties. It also has a wonderful nutritional profile providing vitamins: A, K, magnesium and more. It is an ancient herb, that’s been around for centuries and grows all over the world. There are over 60 varieties of basil. It stays freshest in the refrigerator wrapped in a damp…
Vallata, Italy where my family originated As Father’s day is fast approaching, I can’t help but think about my father who passed three years ago. When I was little he used to call me Mariooch, hence the name of my blog “Mariooch’s Kitchen”. He would quite often say, “Mariooch mange cabooch”. I never really knew what it meant as a kid, I thought it was…
Lately, kale has been our go to green! We add it to our shakes to power-up before a workout. We add it to our sandwiches to give it a little crunch, and our all-time favorite way to eat kale is in a salad. It is the foundation upon which we build a hearty and healthy salad adding lots of powerfoods like: chick peas, cranraisins, corn,…
Two powerhouse fruits: Blueberries & Pomegranate combined to make one delicious purple shake! I use the Blueberry Pomegranate juice by Naked Brands, sold in the UK and US. This particular drink is yummy on it’s own, but I like to blend it in my shake. I have previously noted in a post the multiple health benefits of Blueberries, so let’s talk about the Pomegranate. This…