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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 work
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Pumpkin And Courgette Soup

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Pumpkin and courgette soup, a light and delicate vegetable-based dish perfect to prepare with cold first courses, to warm up a little even on the table, with a hot but nutritious and tasty dish. An easy recipe to prepare, also perfect to take to the office or to the university the next day, because it is good both hot and cold. This is the basic recipe for making pumpkin soup but you can enrich it with your favourite spices, add grated cheeses or a few slices of crispy bacon to enrich it. Now let’s see together how to prepare the pumpkin and courgette soup! For 2 people The difficulty of the recipe: EASY Preparation Time: 20 min Cooking time: 40 min Ready in: 1h INGREDIENTS 700 gr of pumpkin weight of cleaned pumpkin without peel 3 medium zucchini 2 medium potatoes Salt and Pepper To Taste. Extra virgin olive oil as needed 1 shallot Nutrition Facts Servings: 2 Amount per serving Calories 349 % Daily Value* Total Fat 8.1g 10%, Saturated Fat 1.3g 7%, Cholesterol 0mg 0%, Sodium 46mg 2%, T
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MEATBALLS WITH PUMPKIN

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Meatballs with pumpkin are a very tasty and crunchy second course, inside them, they hide a very creamy heart of provolone. These meatballs are perfect to prepare in the autumn period when the first pumpkins begin to arrive, they are really very simple and quick to make. They are ideal to serve as the main course but also as an appetizer or aperitif and due to their appearance and flavour, they are also perfect for children and for non-pumpkin lovers. If you are on a diet or do not want to fry them, they are also delicious when cooked in the oven. In fact, just add a drizzle of oil and cook them at 180 ° in a ventilated oven for 25-30 minutes, until they are golden brown. For the realization of the pumpkin meatballs, I suggest you buy a little stringy pumpkin with a sweeter flavour. This recipe is also perfect for those suffering from allergies or intolerances, in fact, it is egg-free and the breading is made with a simple batter of water and flour, you will be amazed by their crunchin
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Mummy pizzas: the recipe for a simple and tasty appetizer for Halloween

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The mummy pizzas are simple and delicious appetizers ideal for Halloween, to be made instead of the classic buffet pizzas for the scariest party of the year. A truly delicious appetizer made with pizza dough, tomato sauce, cheese strips and pitted black olives. A monstrous recipe that will appeal to young and old alike, very easy to make: enjoy them also as a delicious snack. But here’s how to prepare them in just a few steps. INGREDIENTS PIZZA DOUGH 1 roll TOMATO SAUCE 120 gr • 146 kcal MOZZARELLA FOR PIZZA 100 gr PITTED BLACK OLIVES to taste • 79 kcal The calories refer to 100 grams of the product How to prepare mummy pizzas Roll out the pizza dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (1) Cut the dough into 8 rectangles with a sharp knife (2) and bake at 220 ° C for about 7 minutes or until golden brown. Once ready, remove the pizzas from the oven and season them with tomato sauce (3). Cut the cheese or mozzarella for pizza into thin strips (4) and place them on the pizzas t
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Soft apple dumplings the recipe for soft and delicious cakes

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The soft apple dumplings are soft and delicious fruit cakes ideal for a snack or to be enjoyed as a dessert. The base will be made with a dough made from flour, sugar, eggs, milk, butter and dry yeast. Once risen, the dough will be divided into pieces and then stuffed with pureed apples. The final result will be very soft and irresistible bundles enriched on the surface with sliced ​​apples softened in a pan with sugar and flaked almonds. Here are all the steps to prepare them. INGREDIENTS FOR APPLE DUMPLINGS FOR THE DOUGH FLOUR 00 280 gr • 36 kcal MILK 130 ml • 42 kcal BUTTER IN PIECES 40 gr SUGAR 4 tablespoons • 146 kcal DRY BEER YEAST 5 gr EGGS 1 • 380 kcal SALT UP 1 teaspoon • 21 kcal FOR FILLING APPLES 2 • 50 kcal SUGAR 1 tablespoon • 146 kcal LEMON JUICE 2 teaspoons • 29 kcal FOR DECORATION APPLE 1 sliced ​​• 43 kcal SUGAR 1 tablespoon • 146 kcal LEMON JUICE 12 tsp • 29 kcal ALMONDS FLAKES to taste • 575 kcal The calories refer to 100 grams of the product How to prepare soft appl
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Baked pumpkin with speck: the recipe for a quick and tasty dish

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Baked pumpkin with speck is a quick and tasty dish, ready in just 15 minutes. A more original version of the classic baked pumpkin, which will appeal to young and old. The preparation is really fast: once the pumpkin has been cut into slices, season it with oil, salt, pepper and rosemary, so as to give it the best flavour, then coat it with the slices of speck and cook in the oven for a few minutes. You can serve it as a main course, as a side dish, but also as a finger food appetizer, cut into cubes. INGREDIENTS CLEAN PUMPKIN 1 Kg SPECK 200 gr • 303 kcal EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 2-3 tablespoons • 29 kcal SALT UP to taste • 21 kcal Pepper as needed. • 79 kcal ROSEMARY 1 sprig • 661 kcal The calories refer to 100 grams of the product How to prepare baked pumpkin with speck Cut the pumpkin into slices that are not too thick. Arrange them in an ovenproof dish and season with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary. Mix it with your hands, so as to flavour it better. Roll two slice
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Curry mayonnaise: the sauce recipe to flavour your dishes

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Curry mayonnaise is a delicate and delicious variant of the classic mayonnaise, it is prepared with curry and is perfect for flavouring your salads, vegetables, meat or fish main courses. Preparing this sauce is very easy and only takes a few minutes. The presence of curry added to the classic ingredients makes this mayonnaise fragrant and with an exotic aftertaste. Basic preparation of international cuisine flavoured with a delicious touch that you will undoubtedly propose again! The only rule for a good mayonnaise? Don’t drive her crazy! Let’s see step by step how! INGREDIENTS curry mayonnaise SEED OIL 200ml • 690 kcal EGGS 1 • 380 kcal LEMON JUICE a spoon • 29 kcal SALT a pinch • 0 kcal PEPPER a pinch • 79 kcal MUSTARD a teaspoon • 65 kcal CURRY 1/2 tsp The calories refer to 100 grams of the product How to make curry mayonnaise Pour the peanut oil into the mixing bowl of the hand blender (1). Gently open the egg by separating the yolk from the white and add the yolk to the oil in th
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Basil mayonnaise: the recipe for a delicious and fragrant sauce

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Basil mayonnaise is a sauce to accompany dishes and is a fragrant and tasty variant of the classic mayonnaise. Excellent with salads, especially rice, potato and cold pasta, but also with french fries and grilled fish. The fresh taste of basil will give your dishes an extra touch. To make it you will need eggs, oil, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper, to be mixed together with an immersion mixer. Here’s how to prepare it in just a few minutes. INGREDIENTS FOR BASIL MAYONNAISE YOLDS 2 • 63 kcal EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 400 gr • 29 kcal 1/2 LEMON JUICE • 29 kcal BASIL 10 leaves • 15 kcal SALT UP 1 pinch • 21 kcal Pepper as needed. • 79 kcal The calories refer to 100 grams of the product How to make basil mayonnaise Put the egg yolks in a bowl, add salt and pepper and begin to blend with the hand blender, adding the oil slowly. As soon as the mayonnaise begins to thicken, add the lemon juice a little at a time, alternating it with the oil. Finally, add the basil leaves, continuing to blend
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