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 work

Spicy Tuna CousCous

Spicy tuna couscous with Cherry Tomatoes is fresh and easy to make the first course, ideal for the hot spring and summer period. For this recipe I used instant couscous which is easily found in all supermarkets … just add hot water, wait 5 minutes, shell with a fork and the couscous is ready!

Today I decided to embellish couscous with tuna in oil and cherry tomatoes, a simple combination that everyone always likes. To then give a note of perfume, I seasoned everything with an aromatic mince of basil and mint, a real delight! Once ready, keep the couscous in the fridge to make it flavour well. When you are hungry, just take it out and lunch is served! This recipe is also perfect to be put in the schiscetta and to be consumed during a lunch break at work or at university. Write to me in the comments if you will try this couscous and if you liked it … but I’m sure it will conquer you!

Preparation time 10 min
Ready in 10 min

INGREDIENTS FOR SPICY TUNA COUSCOUS
250 g instant couscous (raw weight)
200 g tuna in oil (drained weight)
150 g cherry tomatoes
150 g mozzarella peanuts (Bocconcini Fresh Mozzarella Balls Antipasto)
70 g green olives (black is also good)
Salt and Pepper To Taste.
Basil
Mint
Olive oil to taste
PER SERVINGS-6

Preparation of Spicy Tuna Couscous

Prepare the instant couscous. Heat the water needed to bring 250g of instant couscous to the boil (I used 280 ml). Check the recommended dose of water on your pack of instant couscous as it differs according to the manufacturer. Pour the boiling water into a large bowl, salt to taste and pour a drizzle of olive oil, then mix quickly. Now pour the couscous, mix again, then cover the bowl and let the couscous swell for 5 minutes. After the rest time, shell the couscous well with the prongs of a fork until all possible lumps are eliminated. Let the couscous cool before proceeding with the recipe.

spicy tuna couscous

Finely chop a handful of basil leaves with a crescent moon together with mint leaves, then pour the mince into the couscous bowl along with another drizzle of oil. Mix the couscous carefully until the herbs are evenly distributed. Now add all the other ingredients of the recipe, then the drained tuna, the green olives, the mozzarella peanuts and finally the cherry tomatoes cut in half. Add a pinch of salt to the cherry tomatoes, pepper to your taste, then mix the couscous carefully until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Now cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the couscous rest in the fridge for a couple of hours to make it flavor well.

spicy tuna couscous

Here is the cold couscous with tuna and cherry tomatoes served on the table! This recipe behaves a bit like a rice salad, so spicy tuna couscous can be kept in the fridge for 2-3 days, always ready to be enjoyed!

spicy tuna couscous

Read also Fresh Porcini Risotto With Mushroom Recipe / CHOCOLATE CRUMBLE TART RECIPE.

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