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Nuts are healthy, delicious, and a basic ingredient for an endless variety of recipes, from appetizers to sweets, for all tastes. We present here a rich collection of them along with many curiosities related to the numerous properties enclosed in this precious fruit of nature.
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Savoury cheesecake with Gorgonzola and walnuts
Difficulty: low
Preparation: 1 hour
Cooling: 2 hours
Servings: 16 people
This savoury cheesecake is an eye-catching, delicate and extremely tasty dish.
»Vampires and owls
The arrival of autumn heralds the beginning of the walnut period! Here is a suggestion for creating cute figures for children made from walnuts.
»The “power” of three-lobed walnuts
Have you ever found a three-lobed walnut? It is said that there is one in 150.000!
Usually, in popular beliefs, finding something rare means having lots of luck.
»Walnuts as nutraceutical food
Not all foods are the same: some contain substances which, in addition to providing nutrition, can have beneficial effects on the health.
The experts call them “nutraceutical foods”: something between food and pharmaceuticals.
»Wind chimes: the sound of walnuts
How relaxing it is to be in the open air listening to wind chimes…
If you want to make one to hang on your terrace or in your garden, you just need to follow a few simple steps.
»The hazelnut tree in folk lore
Just like other trees, the hazelnut also has a special significance in folk lore.
»Beetroot, goat’s cheese and walnuts
Difficulty: low
Preparation: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
This colourful dish is easy to prepare, but highly original and appetising.
»Decorate Christmas with walnuts
Do you want to upgrade your Christmas tree but the usual items in the shops don’t really do it?
With a bit of patience and creativity, we have an idea for original, eye-catching decorations with walnuts!
»A frame decorated with walnuts
How many times do we have to get a gift for someone, but we are short of ideas?
With a pinch of imagination and a bit of manual skill, you can easily create a custom frame using simple walnut shells.
»Walnuts in fairy tales
The walnut tree and its fruit have always occupied a position of note in the popular legends and fairy tales of great writers.
»The walnut tree in Greek mythology
The walnut tree is linked to numerous legends of northern, Greek, and Roman mythology.
Since in Greece they thought it was a gift from the Persian kings, the ancient Greeks called it ‘Karya Basilica’ or royal walnut, and considered it a prophetic tree.
»Walnuts in the food pyramid
The Mediterranean diet, known worldwide as a particularly varied and healthy diet model, became famous throughout the world in the 1990s, thanks to the food pyramid.
»Walnuts in the portfolio diet
A recent study from the University of Toronto has shown that the consumption of walnuts in the portfolio diet is a useful factor in lowering cholesterol levels and protecting our cardiovascular system.
»A unique pen holder
Walnut shells can come in handy even when decorating the simplest of objects.
If you have some walnuts at home, you can try your hand at making an original-looking pen holder.
»Dream of walnuts
Have you ever dreamt of walnuts?
Yes, maybe it is a little unusual but if it should happen, you should know that your dream symbolises the possible discovery of something that satisfies and makes you feel good.
»Walnut ice cream
Difficulty: low
Preparation: 45 min + 10 hours to cool
Servings: 8 people
Walnut ice cream is perfect as a cool, summer snack or as a base for a semifreddo
»Floating fish
Here’s an idea for summer: transform walnuts into small, colourful floating fish!
You can make them easily with small children, using inexpensive materials that are available from any stationery or DIY store.
»Born under the sign of the walnut
What is your sign?
If you were born between 21 and 30 April or between 24 October and 2 November, according to the Celtic horoscope, you were born under the sign of the Walnut!
»Crunch diet and nuts
With the arrival of spring, lots of us start to think about getting back into shape before trying on the swimming costume…
One possible new ally in the fight to lose weight might be the so-called “crunch effect”, or listening to the sound of your chewing.
»A miniature garden
Do you have a passion for botany and gardening but not enough space for your hobby?
Creating a miniature garden using walnut shells is very simple
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