Cooking is a bit like math (and the former Literary who writes these lines weighs her words). Either we have innate skills that make us succeed every time, or failure is always there despite all the good will in the world. Ryan Wilson is clearly part of the first category, in which he counts double

Gin and tonic is an essential cocktail. Its little extra:it is refreshing and low in calories – compared to other alcoholic mixtures, because one glass is still equivalent to 140 kcal on average. Its big plus:its recipe is relatively simple and quick to make, just mix a dose of gin with a Schweppes-

Lori Stern is a chef based in Montecito, Southern California (USA). After training on her own via video tutorials on YouTube, she decided to start her own business. Specializing in pastries, she makes all kinds of cakes, until she finally finds her specialty. Little shortbread cookies decorated with

The profession of taster, just like that of tester of idyllic stays, is one of these new unusual professions that make the planet dream. After the 60 sensory judges sought by the Italian group Ferrero to try out their new chocolate products and the post of pizza taster offered in the English city of

Commercials emphasizing the importance of staying healthy through regular physical activity and a balanced diet are on the rise, and thats a very good thing. They have contributed to changing mentalities by introducing the “healthy” trend which advocates a healthy lifestyle. Of course, the transitio

Let it be said, it is in France that we find the best pastries. In addition to the thunder éclairs, the delicious Montblancs and other incredible macaroons, we can also boast of our apple pies, our blueberry crumbles, our raspberry tartlets and… our croissants. Obviously. Except that we have just di

It is well known that Asian countries welcome original variations of food products that are well established in the West. Among the brands concerned, we find Oreo, which markets small round chocolate cookies filled with a white cream. If in the fall of 2017 we had identified 5 flavors exclusively so

Who says back to school says return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, a Starbucks must-have, of which 200 million cups have been sold so far. The drink is the go-to comfort food in the fall:in the steaming cup, a Starbucks Espresso Roast, pumpkin pie flavored syrup, hot milk, whipped cream, cinnamon, waln

In about ten days, autumn will officially point the tip of its nose. The mid-season offers its share of festivities, landscapes that are adorned with shades of orange and red, illuminated interiors that become cozier, not to mention the flagship dishes of the season that we all have trouble resistin

Eggs are one of the “practical” foods that can be cooked easily and quickly, and above all that never disappoint (just like pasta!). However, their (short) preparation is still a chore for a British agri-food chain which has decided to save its customers a few precious seconds. Iceland, a chain of s

Cooking is of course part of the culture of a country, and if France is well known for its exceptional gastronomy, certain dishes tirelessly make people cringe beyond the borders. We only have to talk about frog legs, snails or even beef tongue to our British friends to understand that our audacity

A few weeks ago, a report from the European Society of Cardiology took everyone by surprise:it indicated that eating 3 chocolate bars a month reduced the risk of heart failure. Since then, a new study conducted by the University of Living Sciences in Warsaw has proven that chocolate allows you to li

Until a few years ago, Hawaiian pizza was by far the most controversial in the world. The marriage of its salty components such as cheese and ham with pineapple has never been unanimous (the Icelandic president even wanted to ban it from his country… before reversing his decision) among purists of I

Our beautiful country is well known for its exceptional gastronomy and there is one sub-category in particular in which chefs excel:pastry. In 2017, France won the Pastry World Cup for the 8th time thanks to an ultra-worked chocolate sculpture that represented a drummer and a guitarist in action. Th

Its fresh, its fruity, its colorful, and its alcoholic... What do people want? British supermarkets Sainsburys are launching alcoholic sorbets that come in two different flavors:Raspberry and Bellini (which is a mix of raspberry purée and prosecco), and Gin &Tonic flavor (with a hint of lemon). Fl

Most non-alcoholic beers perfectly imitate classic beers. The only difference being, as the name suggests, the absence of alcohol and drunkenness. However, since non-alcoholic beer looks exactly like normal beer, it still makes drinking it a bit problematic in places where drinking alcohol is frowne

The little brother of the Mini Palais was born ! After the Grand Palais in Paris, chef Stéphane dAboville tackles the Vallée Village and settles there. With a decor that evokes the atmosphere of Parisian artists studios and a bit of the grandeur of the Grand Palais, the Menu Palais offers the French

At The Ainsworth, lovers of well-browned chicken will be served. Literally and figuratively, this New York restaurant offers chicken wings sprinkled with 24-carat gold on its menu. Yes, you read that right. Gold on your chicken. We hope its tasty at the price of the volatile thus seasoned! These ch

It all started in December 2017, when American singer, songwriter, and actor Justin Timberlake posted a video on Instagram in which he noticed that a blueberry fit perfectly into a raspberry. “Coincidence? I dont believe “, he says. What starts out as a joke gradually gains momentum. In May 2017, J

Like Lauren Ko, Charlotte has not (yet) made her passion her job. The 27-year-old works in real estate but devotes her free time to baking cakes, while waiting to be able to open her own solidarity tea room. A project that is very close to his heart and which should see the light of day soon... Spo