For a third of his life, the notorious French aristocrat and free thinker, who miraculously escaped the guillotine twice, spent his days in prisons and asylums. A rebel, radical, and provocateur with a reputation as an anti-humanist of the Enlightenment era, he rejected the constraints of human freedom imposed by rational laws of morality, religion, or law. He did not acknowledge the supremacy of reason over feelings and entered history alongside a frightening behavioral phenomenon that bears h…

Start by cleaning and gutting the fish, then cut it into portions and sprinkle with salt. Slice the onions into rings and the carrots into star shapes. Pour in 1.5 liters (about 6 cups) of water. Add the fish heads, bay leaves, and peppercorns, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. After that, remove the heads, add the fish back into the pot, and continue cooking for another 30 minutes. Once the fish is tender, stir in the vinegar and adjust the seasoning with salt and sugar to taste. Let it cool…

Calmness, a good night’s sleep, and relaxation are the best beauty treatments. That’s why, a week before the celebration (if not every day!), it’s essential to go to bed on time to feel fresh and energized. And about three to four days prior, it’s a good idea to visit a beauty salon. The effects of a massage and facial mask become noticeable a day or two after the treatments. During this time, it’s best to avoid squeezing pimples and blackheads, as the marks can linger for several days.
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Mix 200g of ground nuts with 300g of powdered sugar, 3-4 grated chocolate candies, 2 egg whites, and 4 tablespoons of rum. From the resulting dough, shape small balls, roll them in sugar, and place them on a paper (like the kind used for candies) tray.
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Ingredients:
14-17 oz of cooked beans (originally canned)
3 – 4 chicken eggs
2 oz of shredded coconut
7 oz of white chocolate or chocolate coating.
Start by rinsing the beans, then soak them in water overnight or for about 12 hours. Cook them until tender, then drain (I used cooked beans from the freezer). If you’re using canned beans, just rinse them and let them drain.
Blend the beans in a food processor or grind them using a meat grinder, mixing with the egg yolks until you achieve a smooth …

2 salmon steaks,
1 tablespoon soy sauce,
1 tablespoon olive oil,
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard,
sea salt with herbs to taste.
For the cranberry sauce:
200g cranberries,
50g butter,
2 tablespoons honey,
1 onion,
1 orange,
1/4 teaspoon red pepper,
a pinch of salt.
Rinse the salmon steaks under running water and place them on paper towels. Pat them dry thoroughly. Mix the mustard, soy sauce, and olive oil together, then rub this mixture onto the steaks. Place the steaks in a baking dish and let them …