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An expert's foolproof trick for picking the perfect melon at the supermarket

No more green or mealy melons: agronomist Daniele Paci reveals the simplest and most reliable method for determining whether a melon is truly ready to eat. The secret?

  • Jun 16, 2026 09:21

Boiling soup when it's 40 degrees: the Korean philosophy that's changing the way we face summer

When the thermometer rises above 35 or 40 degrees (Celsius), the reaction in much of the world is almost automatic: we rush for iced drinks, fresh salads and light meals.

  • Jun 08, 2026 12:01

Pizza with sourdough, arugula-basil pesto, zucchini and walnuts: a recipe to delight you

A "green" pizza, with naturally fermented dough and ultra-fresh ingredients: discover this new seasonal recipe for a delicious moment around the table.

  • Jun 04, 2026 08:23

Eight miraculous bottles of Yquem, 130 years later

Aromas of cedar, dried fruit and saffron: the rescue of eight bottles of Château d'Yquem 1892 and 1896, forgotten under the floor of a chapel in Bohemia and reconditioned in the Bordeaux winery that produced them, offers us an extraordinary story of wine heritage saved from oblivion.

  • Jun 04, 2026 08:00

Study finds vegan diet may be better than Mediterranean for metabolism

A new study published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health reignites the debate between vegan and Mediterranean diets, focusing on a dual objective: metabolic health and environmental impact.

  • May 22, 2026 07:39

Are you a mochi fan? Here's the viral recipe for making this famous Japanese dessert yourself (with just 4 ingredients)

With a dough made from just three ingredients - glutinous rice flour, water and sugar - and a fresh, creamy filling, you can reproduce them at home in just a few minutes.

  • May 07, 2026 10:30

90% of the world's saffron production depends on Iran

Continuing war in Iran could jeopardize global supply of the spice.

  • Apr 18, 2026 14:30

F-Point: how to achieve ecstasy through food

Major food manufacturers have figured it out: the perfect balance of salt, fat and sugar in a food can be entirely addictive.

  • Apr 17, 2026 07:00

The most unfaithful, a blatant lack of politeness, the most promiscuous: French cities with unusual records

Excessive infidelity, blatant lack of politeness, fast-food restaurants galore: some of France's cities have astonishing peculiarities.

  • Apr 14, 2026 09:30

Hibiscus tea: what happens to your body if you drink karkade regularly?

In recent years, hibiscus tea has been popping up in Belgium and the Netherlands as well many other countries, and is often associated with a healthy, environmentally conscious lifestyle.

  • Apr 03, 2026 15:00