Today, garlic is a familiar household herb, and we often forget its true properties and health benefits. Before the advent of anti-biotics, garlic was one of the herbs often used to assist with many health conditions and diseases. Studies now show that garlic, apart from having potent anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, can also lower high blood pressure and assist with hyperlipidemia and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Fonio Pilaf is a light summer dish with splendid flavors and plenty of taste even for the most hardcore spice-lovers.

At some point most of us wonder why we are here, about the overall purpose of our lives and the relevance of our existence. These philosophical and existential ponderings are part of being human. There are no easy answers, but Viktor Frankl’s views about Ultimate Meaning provide a framework that may help guide us to the answers.

Stuffed pork tenderloin, with cheese and thyme, wrapped in streaky bacon, is a meal that has a fantastic taste, is easy to make and it looks fantastic on the plate.

We look more closely at flaxseed, garlic, pumpkin and several other vegetables, and their anti-cancer and anti-tumour effect in vitro and in animals.

Refreshing peach cupcakes with the addition of Greek yogurt and cardamom makes a delightful weekend dessert. Light and tasty.