Chicken Matzo Ball Soup - Kuracia polievka s matzo guľami - Soupe aux boulettes de matzo

This soup is of the Jewish cuisine and I have used to buy it when going to R.E.A.L. Bagel, a Jewish delicatessen in Montreal, in Queen Mary or Côte-Saint-Luc. Basically, it is the classic chicken soup cooked with a little difference than my mother does. But what I like the most, it is matzo balls in the broth.

Punch Balls with Cape Gooseberry / Punčové gule so židovskou čerešňou / Les boules de punch avec Love in a cage

Physalis is a genus in the plant family (Solanaceae), native to warm temperature and subtropical regions of the world. Physalis peruviana is the plant and its fruit is also known as Cape gooseberry (in South Africa), Love in a cage (France), golden berry, or other names.

Start the New Year with Healthy Drink - SPIRULINA SMOOTHIE / Začnite nový rok so zdravím nápojom - Spirulina Smoothie / Commencez la nouvelle année avec une boisson saine - spiruline smoothie

Spirulina is a microalgae that is consumed for centuries due to its high nutritional value and health benefits. It was a food source for the Aztecs and other Mesoamericans until the 16th century.
Many people promote Spirulina as a treatment for a range of metabolic and heart health conditions, including weight loss, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Happy New Year 2015, thank you for your visits / Šťastný rok 2015, vďaka za návštevy / Bonne Année 2015, mercie pour vos visites

Matcha jelly with Litchi / Matcha želé s Litchi

Matcha is a fine-ground, powdered, high-quality green tea. The original Matcha tea came from China, where it was favoured by Zen monks for its healing and wellness properties. Green tea health benefits are attributed to antioxidants, vitamins C and A, L-theanine, and catechins. However, the most powerful healing substance in green tea may be due to Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) having strong anti-cancer and anti-aging benefits.

Christmas rolls and walnuts / Vianočné orieškové rožky a oriešky / Rouleaux et noix de Noël

Servings : 70 / calories per serving : 40

Preparation time : 90 min, baking time : 15 min

See nutrition facts by Yummly

Walnuts are fruit containing about 83 % of the fat composed largely of polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as alpha-linoleic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid), and linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid). These fatty acids are effective in reducing the heart diseases.

Bananas “Tostones“ with Cinnamon Whipped Cream and Rum / Banány “tostones“ so škoricovou šľahačkou a rumom / Bananes “tostones“ avec crème fouettée à la Cannelle et au rhum

I follow this recipe from the Montreal local newspaper “24 heures“. I have just changed the procedure a little.

Beetroots, carrots, apples, and ginger juice / Džús z červenej repy, mrkvy, jabĺk a zázvoru

This juice contains anticarcinogenic substances, many vitamins and minerals. It is appropriate for reducing the blood pressure, purification and recovery of the body, promotes healthy vision and is against Alzheimer's disease. 

Chicken lacquered with maple syrup/ Kurča lakované javorovým sirupom/ Poulet laqué à l´érable

I read this sweet recipe provided by the chef of Explorateurs culinaires,  in the Montreal newspaper "Metro". I have simplified it, but mostly, I used maple syrup, which added a delicious taste to the roasted chicken.