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Omelette

Omelette

Do you miss hotel breakfasts? Does it put you in a good mood to start the day with a delicious breakfast? If the answer is yes, why wait for the next vacation to eat your favorite breakfast? Learn how to make these delicious omelettes and start the day with a lot of energy. INGREDIENTS - 3 Eggs - 1/2 Onion - Cheese and ham to taste - Green to decorate - Salt and pepper - Olive Oil - Optional: Red, green or yellow bell pepper, mushrooms, eggplant, garlic, shallot, tomato concase. You can add the ingredients of your preference. PROCEDURE - Cut the ingredients into brunoise (small pieces). It's very important that you cut the vegetables into small pieces so the cooking is simultaneous to the coagulation of the egg.…

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Saona Island Excursion

Saona Island Excursion

You cannot miss Saona Island on your trip to the Dominican Republic. It's a beautiful tour to spend the day, eat a great buffet lunch (meats, vegetables and fresh fish), have a few drinks and snorkel. Excursions usually include a walk along the Chavón River, to see birds and iguanas; snorkelling in Bayahibe, a walk through Mano Juan, the local town, and the turtle sanctuary. We share some providers that offer this service so you can compare prices and hire the most convenient: Captain Gringo Dominican Tours Excursions Punta Cana Colonial Tours Enjoy Punta Cana SEE THE COMPLETE NOTE Best attractions in the Dominican Republic

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Must do in Dominican Republic

Must do in Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is one of the best beach destinations in the world in terms of cost-benefit relation. You can find 5-star hotels with incredible infrastructure and a premium level of service at really low prices. Its all-inclusive regime and its white sand beaches are ideal to enjoy your vacations with a cocktail in your hand from the moment you get up until you go to sleep, without worrying about anything. If what you need is to rest and relax after a year of strenuous work, the Dominican Republic is one of the best alternatives in the Caribbean Sea. We share the characteristics of the region and some tips to organize your next trip! The Dominican Republic shares the island with Haiti at the west, it limits at the north…

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Women: exercises routine

Women: exercises routine

It's essential to incorporate the habit of doing physical activity regularly to prevent diseases, be in a good physical condition and feel better. This suggested routine focuses on priority areas: arms, abs, legs, and glutes. We can do the routine in a gym, in our own home, in a park or at the beach. There are several exercises that we can even do watching our favourite Netflix series. In this note, our coach and Personal Trainer, Melina Topp Knudsen, gives us a complete routine so we don't have any more excuses. BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - Generates endorphins, the hormone of happiness, improving the feeling of well-being. - Promotes muscle mass tone and fat elimination. - Improves self-esteem, makes you feel better with yourself and your body. - Combat stress,…

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Scones

Scones

Made by the Pastry Chef Sol Arceo Scones are a classic recipe in English and Scottish pastry. They can be eaten alone, with butter, jam, dulce de leche or better, with ham and cheese. They are a very versatile dish to enjoy for breakfast, after lunch with coffee or in the afternoon as a snack. INGREDIENTS (15 units of 8cm) - 500gr Multi-purpose flour - 15gr Baking powder - 200gr Cold butter - 150gr Sugar - 1 Egg - 100ml Milk - 1 Pinch of salt - 1 Dash of vanilla essence - Extra: egg and sugar to paint. PROCEDURE - Weigh all the ingredients. - Place the flour, the baking powder, the sugar, the salt and the cold butter in a bowl. Mix it with the hands until you…

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Mai Tai

Mai Tai

This drink was born in California, United States, in honour of the Tahitian friends of the creator bartender. The friends responded to the drink with a "Maitai roa" which in Tahiti means The Best! It's very tasty and quite strong, so drink it slowly. Let's prepare it! INGREDIENTS - 30% White rum - 30% Aged rum - 20% Triple Sec or Cointreau - 20% Squeezed lime juice - 1 Teaspoon grenadine - 1 Teaspoon of almond syrup or Amaretto - Crushed ice - 1 slice of lime, mint or cherries to decorate PREPARATION We upload the recipe in percentages for you to handle the amounts according to the size of the glass you use. Long drink glasses are professionally used for this drink but at home, you can use the…

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Rarotonga – Bests things to do

Rarotonga – Bests things to do

The Cook Islands are a country located in the South Pacific, politically linked to New Zealand. The name is to honour Captain James Cook of the British Royal Navy who landed on these islands in 1773. The archipelago consists of 9 mountainous volcanic islands in the south and numerous low-lying atolls in the north, which together have an area of ​​236 km². The highest point is Te Manga (652 m) located on Rarotonga, the main island where Avarua -the capital of the country- is located. Rarotonga Island has a reef around its perimeter that protects the land from the force and pounding of the ocean. Between the beginning of the reef and the beaches, there is an oceanic lagoon area with abundant marine life, ideal for snorkelling and swimming. The…

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Classic daiquiri

Classic daiquiri

Daiquiri is a typical Cuban drink. Its consumption has spread to the US, to all Central America and then, to the rest of the world. Its classic version is with lemon but it can be made with strawberries, peaches, mango, pineapple or red fruits. It's a very versatile and summery drink. Surely you already know it but if you have never tried it yet, you should. Let's go for it! INGREDIENTS - 1 Measure and a half of white rum - 1 Measure of squeezed lemon (or lime) - 2 Tablespoons of sugar - Crushed ice PREPARATION - Place all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker - Shake vigorously to mix everything and let the ice cool the drink. Another alternative is to make it frozen, putting the rum, lemon…

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Pepper steak

Pepper steak

It's a very easy and tasty traditional recipe, especially if you like spicy food. Let's do it! INGREDIENTS - 2 Beef steaks (you can use tenderloin if you prefer) - 1 Onion - 150 ml Cream - 30 gr. Black or green pepper - 6 Tablespoons of olive oil - 1/2 glass of white wine or 1/4 glass of brandy - 2 Tablespoons of powdered beef broth - 1/2 kg of potatoes, sweet potatoes or salad as a garnish - Salt and spices (thyme, rosemary and oregano) PREPARATION - Roast the potatoes or sweet potatoes in squares with spices, salt and olive (you can make fried potatoes as a side as well or salad, as you prefer). - Cut the onion into brunoise (small pieces) and cook it in a…

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Best attractions in Belize

Best attractions in Belize

Belize is a country in Central America ideal for diving, its barrier reef is the second largest in the world, after Australia. Blue Hole is one of the top destinations for professional and amateur divers. Although you must be relatively experienced to face the challenge, because Blue Hole is made up of beautiful caves 40 meters deep and more, with strong currents, fishes, sponges, corals and sharks. They were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Belize is protected for its great biodiversity of flora and fauna. Three of the four coral reefs in the Western Hemisphere are found on the coast of Belize and near their 450 islets and islands known locally as "cayes." Belize's rugged geography has also made the coastline and jungle attractive to drug traffickers, who…

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Goodbye Diets!

Goodbye Diets!

Did you know that traditional diets are the biggest health failure of the 20th century? How many types of diets do you know? How many did you try? Unfortunately, traditional strategies that focus on rapid weight loss are not able to improve behaviour, they do not allow us to maintain a healthy weight over time and they do not teach us to face our emotions. The effect of the lack of food generates an intense desire to eat, so the body can recover the lost energy. Consuming less than the necessary calories to survive represents a threat. If we stop eating properly, to compensate, the body reduces energy expenditure and increases hunger. What advice does the nutritionist María Conti give us? Organize your food schedule: Take your time to eat…

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Homemade liver pâté

Homemade liver pâté

The recipe of pâté is from France and in its classic version, it's made with liver. It's much easier to prepare than you imagine and you can even make a premium version with mushrooms, caramelized onions or spices, to surprise your guests. INGREDIENTS - 500 gr Liver (can be of beef, pork, chicken, lamb or other animal) - 2 Garlic cloves - 2 Onions - Salt - Pepper and aromatic herbs PREPARATION - Cut the onions into brunoise (small pieces) and fry them in olive oil until golden brown. - Cut the liver into 1 cm pieces to cook it in the same pan. Don't overcook it, because it turns sour. - Place the cooked liver, the onions and the garlic with salt, pepper and spices in a blender until…

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Hummus

Hummus

It's a recipe born in Egypt and adopted in the Middle East. Today it's consumed all over the world, but it's a traditional dish from Armenia, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Turkey, Israel, Greece and Cyprus. It's optimal as an appetizer to spread over a freshly baked bread -if it's pita bread, better-. It can also be used as a dipping sauce with carrots, celery, cookies, nachos, French fries or sweet potato fries, whichever you prefer. INGREDIENTS- 500 gr. Chickpeas- 3 Cloves of garlic- 3 Tablespoons of olive or sesame oil- 3 Tablespoons of squeezed lemon juice- Pinch of cumin- Pinch of paprika - Pinch of salt and pepper - 3 tablespoons of Tahine sauce (if you don't have it, it doesn't matter. It will still be perfect) PREPARATION- Wash and soak…

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Top 10 Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro

Top 10 Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro

Once you get to know Brazil, you will fall in love with Brazilian culture, its people, its music and its gastronomy. If you like cocktails, you won't be disappointed. Once in Rio de Janeiro, when you visit its beautiful beaches, you will see carts with Brazilian bartenders who make the best caipirinhas and capetas of your life. They roll through the sand with their music and even with their wireless terminals, so you can pay them with a credit card. The rolling bars are followed by bees and tourists like us asking for one more caipi. The city of Rio de Janeiro was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In Brazil there is a pronounced gap between the upper class and the lower class, there is poverty but its…

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Moscow Mule

Moscow Mule

This drink is traditionally served in copper cups. Despite its name and the fact that contains vodka -Russia's iconic drink-, this cocktail was created in the United States. The combination of the spiciness of the ginger beer with the lime and a good vodka are wonderful. INGREDIENTS - 1 Measure of squeezed lime juice - 1 and 1/2 Measures of vodka - 100 ml Ginger Beer - Lime and mint to decorate PREPARATION - Place the vodka and the lime juice in the glass. If you don't have a copper one, it doesn't matter; you can use any glass you have. - Add 1 tablespoon of crushed ice and complete the glass with the ginger beer. - Enjoy your Moscow Mule! IMPORTANT: Remember that when you squeeze natural citrus juices…

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