Claudia&Julia's blog

Look me straight in the eyes and repeat after me: lemon water is good for you. It's good for you and, especially in summer, it's very appealing, so it's no sacrifice to have a little lemonade a day.

I'm a big enthusiast of lemon water; I drink it every morning and my friends laugh at the vehemence with which I preach its virtues. Lemon water takes a second to make and feels wonderful.

It is important to choose a good cutting board for the kitchen; it’s worth taking good care of your knives and also working on a surface that is comfortable for you. Today I would like to talk to you about some important concepts when choosing a board and how to care for it properly.

Over the past two weeks we've been talking about homemade jams, sharing tips and tricks for their preparation and proper storage (you can see the posts here). What better suggestion for today than a recipe to make your own jam? This one is from Patri, of the blog Sabores&Momentos; it's fig jam and is perfect for pairing with savory dishes or for enjoying its delicious flavor spread on bread. Enjoy!

Not long ago Patri, author of Sabores y Momentos, got the Bérard olivewood cutting board. When she bought it, I told her she would notice the difference working with that board, because that wood is nothing like others. Its feel is much smoother, and its appearance is captivating. But that wood has many other advantages she has already discovered, and I recommend you don't miss them.