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Powdery mildew of the sage

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  Powdery mildew or white sickness is a cryptogamic disease, that is of fungal origin, which can affect sage plants and occurs on the leaves. This is the most frequent pathology among those that can affect this aromatic herb and occurs in particular with mild temperatures and high humidity. It is a very simple disease to identify: because the white patches that are seen on the leaves of the sage are very characteristic. A reader of Orto Da Coltivare, Barbara, asks me exactly what her plant can have, describing the symptoms of powdery mildew. I answer publicly because I think it may be useful for many to know how to defend themselves from this problem with natural methods and above all how to prevent it. Recognizing powdery mildew on sage Those who cultivate the vegetable garden will already know powdery mildew because it is a frequent pathology also on other cultivated plants, in particular on pumpkin and courgette. Powdery mildew is also called white sickness precisely because it ...

Cassava Soup Recipe with Pepperoni

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Cassava soup, or cassava broth as it is called in some regions of Brazil, is one of the most comforting meals you can prepare! Goes well with those cold winter nights or just when you want a tasty meal that reminds you of grandma’s snacks. I share with you this recipe for cassava soup with pepperoni, very simple to prepare and very tasty. Follow the step by steps and try it out! 4 guests 1h 30m Entree Ingredients for making cassava soup with pepperoni: 1 kilogram of cassava 1 pepperoni sausage green smell to taste 1 small onion 4 cloves of garlic Himalayan salt pepperoni pepper 1 meat broth tablet 1 teaspoon of turmeric or ground turmeric Nutrition Facts Servings: 4 Amount per serving Calories 463 % Daily Value* Total Fat 5.1g 6%, Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%, Cholesterol 16mg 5%, Sodium 264mg 11%, Total Carbohydrate 98.2g 36%, Dietary Fiber 5g 18%, Total Sugars 5.4g, Protein 6.1g, Vitamin D 0mcg 0%, Calcium 45mg 3%, Iron 1mg 8%, Potassium 717mg 15% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much...

Cornmeal cake with rice flour

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With the cornmeal cake recipe, you will learn how to prepare a healthy gluten-free, sugar-free and lactose-free cake perfect for your diet! This is the kind of cake that you can eat without guilt because it is prepared only with ingredients that are easy to digest, have a low glycemic index and are beneficial to our body. Check out the step of this delicious cornmeal cake with rice flour below and try it! 8 guests 45m Lunch Ingredients for making cornmeal cake with rice flour: For the cake: 1 cup of coconut sugar ½ cup coconut oil 1 cup of rice flour 1 cup of cornmeal 1 cup of boiling milk 5 eggs 1 tablespoon of baking powder To the roof: 4 tablespoons of grated coconut 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar Nutrition Facts Servings: 8 Amount per serving Calories 350 % Daily Value* Total Fat 18.7g 24%, Saturated Fat 14.3g 71%, Cholesterol 102mg 34%, Sodium 53mg 2%, Total Carbohydrate 42.7g 16%, Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%, Total Sugars 25.7g, Protein 5.7g, Vitamin D 10mcg 48%, Calcium 135mg 10%, Iron...

Chicken Couscous Recipe

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The chicken couscous is a traditional recipe from June festivals. For those unfamiliar, this couscous is prepared with almost all the ingredients of couscous à Paulista, but the consistency is similar to mush. It can be served anyway or as an accompaniment to a pastry and we guarantee it will be delicious! Check out all the details of the June festivals couscous soft recipe here at SpecialFood! Prepare for this occasion! 4 guests 45m Side dish Ingredients for making chicken couscous: 1 large chicken breast or 2 small ones 2 chicken broth tablets 1 chopped onion 1 can of chopped tomato or tomato paste 1 can of drained sweet corn 1 glass of drained and chopped hearts of palm ½ unit of chopped olives 2 chopped garlic cloves 2 cups of cornmeal 2 tablespoons of oil parsley or chopped chives salt Nutrition Facts Servings: 4 Amount per serving Calories 441 % Daily Value* Total Fat 11g 14%, Saturated Fat 1.5g 7%, Cholesterol 16mg 5%, Sodium 1101mg 48%, Total Carbohydrate 76.2g 28%, Dietary Fib...

Grated Cassava Cake Recipe with Cheese

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Cassava is a tuber that has been part of Brazilian cuisine for many generations. Because it is so common, it can even be used to prepare a wonderful traditional cassava cake like the one I teach you how to make. We start by hydrating and grating the raw cassava, which we then squeeze with the help of cloth in order to obtain the cassava mass needed for this recipe. Then just prepare the cake in the usual way, without flour, and enjoy this delight! Check out all the details of this recipe for grated cassava cake with cheese and try it today! 8 guests 1h 30m Lunch Ingredients for making grated cassava cake with cheese: 1 kilogram of raw cassava 200 grams of grated cheese 100 grams of unsalted butter 2 cups of sugar (320 grams) 6 eggs 1 cup of milk (240 millilitres) 1 teaspoon of salt cinnamon powder icing sugar Nutrition Facts Servings: 8 Amount per serving Calories 642 % Daily Value* Total Fat 22.7g 29%, Saturated Fat 13.2g 66%, Cholesterol 178mg 59%, Sodium 596mg 26%, Total Carbohydrat...

Fast and easy fried kebab recipe

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Check out the step by step for this delicious fried kebab recipe, an easy-to-make snack, perfect to serve at any party that brings friends and family together! Everyone will like this quick and easy fried kebab recipe because it’s very tasty and perfect to eat simply like this or with a little garlic sauce. 4 guests 8 hours entree Ingredients to make fried kebab easy and fast: 600 grams of ground beef 400 grams of wheat for kebab 1 cup of chopped fresh mint 2 chopped garlic cloves 1 chopped onion Salt and pepper to taste frying oil Nutrition Facts Servings: 4 Amount per serving Calories 629 % Daily Value* Total Fat 11.1g 14%, Saturated Fat 3.8g 19%, Cholesterol 134mg 45%, Sodium 109mg 5%, Total Carbohydrate 76.2g 28%, Dietary Fiber 14.4g 51%, Total Sugars 1.6g, Protein 59.3g, Vitamin D 0mcg 0%, Calcium 85mg 7%, Iron 34mg 190%, Potassium 1118mg 24% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for g...

Seasoned Corn Couscous Recipe

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Looking for a rich and delicious corn couscous recipe to accompany your barbecue? Check out my suggestion here explained in detail so you can prepare without difficulty! This is a complete dish that can be served alone and/or as an accompaniment to meals. Very tasty, it’s worth trying, so check out the step-by-step instructions for this spiced corn couscous recipe below. 5 guests 30m Main course Ingredients for making seasoned corn couscous: 3 cups of corn flakes 3 cups of filtered water ½ pepper 1 small onion 1 clove of garlic 50 grams of bacon 2 tablespoons of chopped olives 5 chopped apricots ½ chopped seedless tomato 100 grams of spicy pork sausage 1 meat broth tablet black pepper and salt to taste olive oil Nutrition Facts Servings: 5 Amount per serving Calories 226 % Daily Value* Total Fat 11.5g 15%, Saturated Fat 3.6g 18%, Cholesterol 11mg 4%, Sodium 1091mg 47%, Total Carbohydrate 23.4g 9%, Dietary Fiber 2.5g 9%, Total Sugars 6.1g, Protein 8.9g, Vitamin D 24mcg 120%, Calciu...

Green Coconut Mousse Recipe

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Imagine a homemade coconut mousse, very smooth and creamy, washed down with a guava syrup that gives a perfect contrast of flavours! Did your mouth water? I teach you how to prepare step by step this green coconut mousse recipe that is perfect to share with your loved ones. Check out all the details below and try it out! 6 guests 4h Dessert Ingredients for making Green Coconut Mousse: 6 green coconuts 1 box of condensed milk (395 g or 320 ml) 1 box of sour cream (200 g) 1 envelope of colourless gelatin powder (24 g) 1 box of coconut water (use the condensed milk box) guava to taste for the syrup Nutrition Facts Servings: 6 Amount per serving Calories 1773 % Daily Value* Total Fat 145.9g 187%, Saturated Fat 126g 630%, Cholesterol 37mg 12%, Sodium 505mg 22%, Total Carbohydrate 112.4g 41%, Dietary Fiber 39.1g 140%, Total Sugars 70.7g, Protein 25.4g, Vitamin D 0mcg 0%, Calcium 310mg 24%, Iron 57mg 315%, Potassium 2456mg 52% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food se...