Purslane has been cultivated for more than 3000 years. It is known to be consumed in ancient Egypt, Greece and Roman Empire, as well as in India and Persia, where it originates. Now purslane has spread across the globe.
When Anglo-Saxons became Christian, the celebration in the name of Eostre had to change. Yet the familiar word “Easter” and attributes of the festival – eggs and rabbits – have been preserved.
Are you in search of something warm, exotic and vegan-friendly? Look no further! Behold the perfect winter dish to combat those chilly days. Let your taste buds journey to sunnier climes with the tantalising blend of curry and creamy coconut milk.
Originally from Japan, miso is a fermented soy paste that is used as a condiment to spice up dishes. Soy and fermentation make it an excellent nutritional cocktail with proteins, vitamins and minerals. Interested yet?
The word “cake” was borrowed from the Vikings. They called round and dense sweetened bread “kaka”. Kakas were given to people as tokens of appreciation and love. And because the ingredients used were usually hard to come by and expensive.