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Appliances, knives, gadgets, pans, decorations - you always find something new to bring into the kitchen. And yet, you don't feel like giving up the "older" utensils, which you have successfully used for years. Don't worry, this is not yet an article about declutter and minimalist kitchens. We won't tell you to give up the grater with a broken handle, - if you don't want to - nor the sandwich maker that no longer closes properly.

“You are what you eat” is probably one of the most well-known and widely adapted motivational slogans we all know. Whether we refer to the emotional side and translate it as “You are what you love,” or take it into a more philosophical direction with “You are what you read,” it’s clear that we like to define ourselves through the small things that shape our existence.

Bread making is a traditional process, found and practiced all over the world. Of course, now it is no longer a simple tradition, but also a way in which it has evolved into different product ranges, preferred by consumers. Bread has finally become a delicacy, essential at almost any table, and it hides a lot of secrets and tricks to be tasty.

Sourdough starter is the healthiest and most natural alternative to regular yeast, which you use to prepare sweet breads, bread or other fluffy treats. It is also one of the most popular pandemic choices, due to its multiple benefits.

When you are a novice in the world of cooking pots and pans, thermal cooking techniques and the secrets of combining spices, culinary art can seem difficult. Do you feel overwhelmed or intimidated? You shouldn't; cooking is like any other activity: the more you practice, the better you will become.

June 13, 1731, was a day under the sign of Gemini in the Gregorian calendar. On that day, Peter Henckels, a skilled knife craftsman, had the idea of registering his workshop’s logo with the Solingen Cutlers’ Guild. More than 290 years after that initiative, the Gemini symbol can still be found on all Zwilling products, and the brand is recognized as one of the oldest registered trademarks in the world.

Carbonated water usually brings to mind hot summer days when you're craving an ice-cold refreshing drink or warm evenings spent with friends enjoying an alcoholic drink. It is a childhood favorite for many of us, and there's always a good occasion for a delicious cocktail, a sparkling mint lemonade, or the classic carbonated water with fruit syrup.

The next time you go shopping, be sure to add asparagus to your list. This relatively new vegetable in Romanian kitchens is a source of vitamins, fibre, and antioxidants that will add more flavour to your dishes.

The time spent at home has kept most of us in the kitchen for longer, perhaps longer than we would have liked. Even if you discovered hidden culinary talents during the pandemic, it is always good to have quick, tasty meals on hand that you can always rely on.

If you are juggling a multitude of household chores, work, and meetings, there is a fairly small chance that you will have time for complicated recipes, to prepare food every day, and to constantly have fresh and varied ingredients on hand.