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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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Chocolate nests: the recipe for delicious cereal sweets

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Chocolate nests are delicious sweets prepared on Easter days and are really easy and quick to prepare cereal baskets. On Easter days, you know, our tables abound with delicious sweets: pastiera, chocolate eggs, pies and so on and so forth! Preparing these chocolate baskets is very easy: a great way to cook in the company of the little ones of the house who love to get their hands dirty. A few minutes and a few ingredients are enough to prepare these curious nests to be filled with small chocolate eggs. FOR 4 PEOPLE Ready in: 10 min Calories in the recipe: 1950 INGREDIENTS FOR 4 CHOCOLATE NESTS CORN FLAKES 200g MILK CHOCOLATE 200g CHOCOLATE MINI EGGS 24 How to make chocolate nests Melt the chocolate in a double boiler by pouring the water into a large pot, filling it 3/4 full and putting it on the stove (1). In a second smaller pot pour the coarsely chopped milk chocolate and place it inside the first one (2). When the chocolate begins to melt, mix gently with a wooden ladle until you g
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Thorny courgette or chayote: what it is, its benefits and how to use it in the kitchen

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Exotic fruit of ancient origins, the thorny courgette is a very common vegetable in South American cuisine, where it is called chayote and used just like a “simple” courgette. The delicate flavour and countless beneficial properties are the characteristics of this increasingly well-known and appreciated food. Also known as Sechio, the thorny courgette is a vegetable, fruit of a plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, an exotic product, originally from Central America where it is commonly called chayote. Similar to a large green pear, the thorny courgette is characterized by a very sweet taste slightly reminiscent of the yellow pumpkin and by a skin covered with needles: a poor food, which arrived in Europe many centuries ago and which we find more and more easily even on the counters of our supermarkets. Rich in minerals and vitamins, the thorny courgette has a diuretic and draining effect, is incredibly light and can be used in the kitchen in many recipes. If you’ve never heard o
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Carrot and chocolate cake: the recipe for a soft and delicious dessert

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The carrot and chocolate cake is a soft and delicious dessert, a variation of the classic carrot cake made with chopped raw carrots and without almond flour, but with the addition of chocolate chips, which will make the cake even more delicious. Preparing it is very simple and the final result will be a cake with a soft and moist dough ideal for breakfast and snack, simply decorated with powdered sugar, or to be served as a delicious dessert after a meal. Here are the steps to make it perfect. FOR 6 PEOPLE Ready in: 50 minutes Calories in the recipe: 2290 INGREDIENTS CARROTS 250 gr • 21 kcal FLOUR 180 gr • 36 kcal SUGAR 120 gr • 750 kcal MILK 100 ml • 286 kcal SEED OIL 100 ml • 690 kcal CHOCOLATE DROPS 100 gr EGGS 2 • 380 kcal YEAST POWDER FOR CAKES 16 gr • 600 kcal ESSENCE OF VANILLA 1 teaspoon • 470 kcal The calories refer to 100 grams of the product How to make carrot and chocolate cake Wash the carrots and peel them with a potato peeler (1). Put them in the mixer and chop them, or
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Mandarin marmalade: the recipe of the preserve with an intense and citrus flavour

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Mandarin marmalade (mandarin jam) is a winter preserve with a citrusy and intense flavour, ideal for spreading on rusks or toasted bread, but also excellent for filling croissants and pies: ideal for those who love jams that are not too sweet. The tangerines will first be blanched and then cut into pieces with all the peel, so as to make the jam less sour, they will then have to be blended and cooked only with sugar, to obtain a natural and genuine product. The only care will be to eliminate all the seeds before preparation: however, you will be rewarded with an exquisite preserve. Here’s how to make it at home in just a few steps. FOR 8 PEOPLE Ready in: 1 hour Calories in tangerine jam recipe: 2030 INGREDIENTS PREPARATION FOR ABOUT 850 GRAM OF JAM MANDARINS 1 Kg SUGAR 400 gram Nutrition Facts Servings: 8 Amount per serving Calories 254 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.4g 1%, Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%, Cholesterol 0mg 0%, Sodium 3mg 0%, Total Carbohydrate 66.7g 24%, Dietary Fiber 2.3g 8%, Total
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Mandarin cream: the recipe for simple and fragrant citrus custard

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Mandarin cream is a simple and fragrant citrus custard, a variant of the classic custard with a delicate flavour, ideal as a spoon dessert or to fill cakes, pies, tartlets or profiteroles. A fresh and delicious cream prepared with yolks, milk, flour, starch and tangerine juice and zest. Excellent to be enjoyed hot, freshly made, but it is also perfect cold and firmer, especially if you want to use it to fill your preparations. Here’s how to prepare it perfectly. FOR 4 PEOPLE Ready in: 30 minutes Calories in Mandarin cream recipe: 970 INGREDIENTS MILK 300 ml • 286 kcal MANDARIN JUICE 250 ml SUGAR 90 gr • 750 kcal FLOUR 40 gr • 36 kcal CORN STARCH 40 gr • 380 kcal YOLK 3 • 63 kcal MANDARIN PEEL as required The calories refer to 100 grams of the product How to prepare the tangerine custard Grate the zest of the mandarins and set aside (1). Squeeze the tangerines and extract the juice (2). Put the egg yolks with the sugar in a bowl and whisk them with a hand whisk, or with a wooden spoon (
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Orange and chocolate cheesecake: the recipe for a delicious and fragrant dessert without cooking

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The orange and chocolate cheesecake is a cake with a delicate and citrus flavour, a greedy, no-bake variant of the classic New York cheesecake. The base will be made with chocolate biscuits, while the cream of the filling will be prepared with cream cheese, powdered sugar, yoghurt, cream, jelly and orange juice. Once ready, the orange and chocolate cheesecake must be kept in the fridge, to make it firm, and then decorated with slices of orange or whatever you like. FOR 6 PEOPLE Ready in: 50 minutes Calories in the recipe: 3400 INGREDIENTS CREAMY CHEESE (PHILADELPHIA TYPE) 250 gr • 750 kcal ICING SUGAR 100 gr • 380 kcal CHOCOLATE COOKIES 250 gr BUTTER 150 gr • 380 kcal WHITE YOGURT 125 gr • 146 kcal GELATIN SHEETS 2 (4 grams) MILK 3 tablespoons • 286 kcal ORANGE JUICE 1 glass 1 ORANGE cut into slices • 34 kcal The calories refer to 100 grams of the product How to make orange and chocolate cheesecake Put the biscuits in the mixer and blend them so as to crumble them. Pour them into a bow
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Fennel in milk: the recipe for a simple side dish with a delicate taste

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Fennel in milk is a tasty and delicate side dish, the light variant of the classic fennel flan enriched with cheeses and bechamel. This typical winter vegetable, fragrant and with a characteristic flavour, is cooked in milk and then baked in the oven with the addition of Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. The result is a soft dish with a crunchy and irresistible crust, perfect for lunch or dinner to accompany dishes based on meat, fish or dairy products. You can also prepare it in advance and bake it just before arriving at the table: you will feel that goodness. Find out how to make it by following our recipe step by step. PER 2 PERSONE Ready in: 30 minutes Calories in the fennel in milk recipe: 480 INGREDIENTS FENNELS 2 MILK 100 ml • 286 kcal GRATED PARMESAN 2 tablespoons • 21 kcal PANGRATTATO 2 tablespoons • 21 kcal BUTTER about 20 g • 380 kcal EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL to taste • 29 kcal SALT as required • 286 kcal PEPPER as required • 79 kcal The calories refer to 100 grams of the prod
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