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The Rarotongan

The Rarotongan

On your trip to Rarotonga, Cook Islands, it's interesting to visit the different hotel establishments besides its beautiful beaches. Here we go with the review of the restaurant located at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium, one of the most traditional hotels on the island. The coral reef in front of the hotel constitutes a marine reserve (Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve), making it an excellent place to snorkel. AMBIENCE The restaurant's space faces the ocean so the view is unbeatable. However, the decoration would need a restyling, the colours of the furniture, railing and deck are not the best. The place does not have functional music either. The hotel has kayaks and stand up paddles to take a ride in the lagoon, which is an excellent alternative to do before…

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Roasted leg of lamb with white wine

Roasted leg of lamb with white wine

To ensure that the lamb does not dry out and retain all its flavour, it's best to do it in the oven following the slow cooking technique and soak it with the cooking juices and white wine. INGREDIENTS - 1 Leg of lamb - 1/2 kg Carrots - 1/2 kg Potatoes - 1/2 kg Onions - Salt, paprika, rosemary, garlic and thyme. - 2 Glasses of white wine PROCEDURE - Make small cuts on the leg and leave the lamb to marinate with the spices and wine the night before (paprika, rosemary, thyme and garlic) - Grease the roasting pan with olive oil - Cut the potatoes, carrots and onions into slices and place them in the roasting pan. Spice up. - Place the leg of lamb over the vegetables.…

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Pork with dark beer sauce

Pork with dark beer sauce

This main dish is delicious and super easy to make. You will please your guests, this is one of those recipes that doesn't fail. Let's prepare it! INGREDIENTS - 1/2 kg Pork Bondiola - 1 kg Onions - 1 kg Sweet potatoes - 2 Red bell peppers - 6 Cloves of garlic - 700 ml Dark beer - Salt, pepper, bay leaf and rosemary. - 4 Tablespoons of honey (4 tablespoons of black sugar can be used as an alternative) PREPARATION - Cut the bondiola into 2 cm thick steaks or 2x2 cm squares. Add salt and pepper. - Seal the steaks in hot olive oil both sides. - Cut the onions, bell peppers and sweet potatoes into 2x2cm squares. - Sauté the onions, bell peppers and sweet potatoes in…

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Functions of water-soluble vitamins

Functions of water-soluble vitamins

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Vitamins are essential for our body, for the proper functioning of our systems, to metabolize nutrients and generate energy. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water, which is why they are often lost with washing, heat and cooking. What we can do to recover them is to use the water where we cook these foods. If we consume vitamins in excess, we eliminate them through the urine, so there is no risk of toxicity for the group of water-soluble ones. Except for vitamin B12 that is stored in the liver, these types of micronutrients are not preserved for long in our body, so we must ingest them regularly or we will begin to feel the consequences of their deficiency. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - It is an antioxidant that favors the protection…

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Lime syrup & coconut cake

Lime syrup & coconut cake

By Dominique Rouffet (Cook Islands Bakery Course CITTI) You would love this cake, the balance of the lemon acidity with the sweetness of the coconut is amazing. You can make it in a square tin or in a round tin, as you prefer. Let's make it! INGREDIENTS For the cake: - 350 gr. Caster sugar - 300 gr. Self-rasing flour - 90 gr. Desiccated coconut - 1 Lime zest - 250gr. Unsalted butter (melted) - 2 Eggs - 250 ml Milk For the lime syrup: - 225 gr Caster sugar - 1 Lime zest - 5 Limes juice PROCEDURE - Sift the sugar and the flour and mix with the coconut and the lime zest in a bowl. - Stir in the melted butter. - Combine the eggs and the…

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Functions of fat-soluble vitamins

Functions of fat-soluble vitamins

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Vitamins and minerals are essential micronutrients to regulate the functioning of our cells and internal organs. The deficiencies in the consumption of some essential nutrients can generate several health problems that we can avoid or heal through proper nutrition. That's why it's important to know what's the function of each fat-soluble vitamin and in which aliment you can find them, so you can make sure that you and your family have the correct nutrition. Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in fats and oils and are stored in fatty tissues (liver/ body fat). These types of vitamins are not absorbed or eliminated so easily, for this reason, their excess can be toxic. The ideal is to incorporate them naturally through food, so you don't take the risk of an excessive dose. Vitamin A…

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Advantages of the cold showers

Advantages of the cold showers

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Coldwater baths are used in military practices, sports training and even Spartan warriors, samurais and monks have used this habit to strengthen their body and spirit. Let's see which are the benefits attributed to this practice to define if it's worth the sacrifice. - Improves circulation: Your body will work to maintain a temperature of 36 degrees, so the cold water will stimulate your circulation. This will increase your heart rate and your blood vessels will constrict. If you have any type of cardiovascular problem or cold, it is better not to try it. - Improves oxygenation of cells: By increasing the heart rate, respiration will also accelerate and the blood will carry more oxygen to your organs and muscles. - Accelerates the metabolism: In this effort to maintain a…

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Benefits of the coconut water

Benefits of the coconut water

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Green coconut water is a very tasty drink and besides, it has multiple benefits for your health. Let's mention its properties so every time you have the opportunity, you don't miss this great natural drink. - It's considered an isotonic beverage, it hydrates your body and has more electrolytes than sports drinks. It's ideal to replace the electrolytes lost on hot days or when you exercise (sodium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium). The vegetable water that coconut contains is pure, so if you are on a beach and have nothing to drink, the coconuts will provide you with an exquisite variant of drinking water. - The calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C contained in coconut water are important minerals for cognitive brain function. - The vitamin C present…

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Negroni

Negroni

The Negroni was born in Italy, it was created by Count Camillo Negroni. It's an excellent aperitif to take in the afternoon before dinner or to accompany some brunch. It's also a very easy drink to make at home, here we go with the recipe. INGREDIENTS - 30% Gin - 40% Vermouth Rosso - 30% Campari - Orange slices - Cherry to decorate (optional) - Ice PROCEDURE - It is a direct drink, which means that it's made in the same glass where it will be consumed, without using a cocktail shaker or blender. Traditionally it's served in an Old Fashioned glass. - You simply have to place all the ingredients in the glass, mix them and it's ready to drink. - Enjoy it! Gin is produced by fermenting and…

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White Lady

White Lady

This drink was born in London, United Kingdom but today it is a classic of international mixology. Elegant and sophisticated, it's the perfect aperitif for a unique evening. If you never tried it before, don't miss it. Let's do it together! INGREDIENTS - 70% Gin - 10% Cointreau or Triple Sec - 20% Squeezed lemon juice - 2 Tablespoons of sugar (ideal if you have previously made syrup) - Cherry or lemon twist for decoration - 1 Egg white (optional) PROCEDURE - Ideally, you should first make the syrup with the same proportion of sugar and water over the fire until sugar dissolves. This syrup will be useful for all your cocktails! If you don't want to make the syrup, it's best to use icing sugar, it dissolves better in…

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Traditional Sangria

Traditional Sangria

Sangria was created in Spain and it's one of its most representative iconic cocktails. It's an excellent alternative to drink red wine in summer because it's fresh, fruity, citric, perfect to drink by the pool with some good tapas. We warn you that you will love it, and you probably wanna do it again and again. Let's go for it! INGREDIENTS - 1 Red wine - 2 Oranges - 2 Peaches - 2 Bananas - 1 Apple - 1 Squeezed lemon - 1 Squeezed orange - 1 Stick of cinnamon - 1 Granada (optional) - Cold syrup (1/4 cup of sugar +1/4 cup of water dissolved over fire) PROCEDURE - First prepare the syrup with 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water over heat until the sugar dissolves.…

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Iguana skin

Iguana skin

Iguana skin is a cocktail made with vodka and melon liqueur, that gives a refreshing flavor. Midori is the most famous melon liqueur, originally from Japan. - 30% Vodka - 50% Sprite - 20% Melon Liqueur (you can exchange the melon liqueur for a kiwi liqueur to have another variant of the drink, equally delicious and green). - You can decorate the drink with a slice of kiwi It is a direct drink, which means that you make it directly in the glass where you are going to drink it, without any shaking or processing procedure. Vodka is produced by fermenting cereals and other starchy plants such as rye, wheat, beets or potatoes. Potatoes? Yes, you read correctly ... you can make good vodka with potatoes.

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Piña Colada

Piña Colada

The piña colada is a cocktail of Puerto Rico, creamy, Caribbean and sooo good. Today you can order it in almost every bar in the world, it is associated with the beach, the summer, palm trees, coconuts, almost that with a drink you can feel the sand under your feet. What are you waiting to make a delicious piña colada at home? Here we go with the recipe! - 100 ml White rum (if you have coconut rum, is ok too) - 60 ml Coconut milk - 100 ml Pineapple juice - A slice of natural pineapple - Ice - Put all the ingredients in a blender - Decorate with a piece of pineapple or carambola - And enjoy your piña colada! Some bartenders include two tablespoons of coconut cream…

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Mamba Village

Mamba Village

If you have a stopover in Nairobi, you won't be able to do much in the free shop and airport lounges. Without bringing your valuables, take advantage of that time to do some nearby activities. One of the places worth visiting is Mamba Village in Mombasa, the largest crocodile farm in Africa. You will be able to take some pictures with baby crocodiles in your arms, see how they feed the big ones, feed the ostriches, take a photo with the turtles and meet the snakes. You can also, if you wish, take a horse or a camel ride. The facilities have a restaurant with exotic dishes on their menu, made with crocodile, ostrich and zebra meat. The beaches of Mombasa are also very nice if you want to take…

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Carnivore

Carnivore

One of the activities you can do on a stopover in Nairobi is to go for an exotic meal at Carnivore, a well-known Kenyan restaurant. There you will be able to order a good wine with crocodile meat, venison, pork or beef. AMBIENCE Considering that we were in Kenya, the setting is acceptable. The waiters have colorful costumes. Outside, the tables facing the garden are more pleasant but surrounded by mosquitoes, and as we decided not to take malaria pills due to their adverse effects, we decided to sit inside the restaurant. SERVICE Their staff is very friendly, always smiling and attentive to customer needs. MENU & FOOD We expected more, but we liked to try game meats anyway. The crocodile meat was undercooked, it seemed to have been reheated…

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