Blogs

Blogs are where BFC team members are sharing in their personal development. Try something new or indulge in your passion – it is all about living a healthier and happier life.


The Best of the First Eurasian Business Conference in Moldova

On April 1st, Evelina Dubceac, Mihaela Ungureanu and Sergiu Iacub attended the Eurasian Business Conference in Chisinau. This was the first event of its kind organized in the Republic of Moldova and in the region which meets speakers, business people, students, professors and people with social initiatives from Eurasia. The benefit for attending this event was to learn from the …

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YouTube Guide for Musicians

It’s no great secret that, more and more, aspiring musicians are turning to modern electronic and online services to improve their skills and distribute their music. In fact, the top results of searching “lessons” in YouTube are all related to music. Andrey Sorokin shows us how to use YouTube for free music lessons, music instrument and equipment reviews and even …

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Mixed Herb Salad with Borage

La Salade de Plusieurs Herbes Adapted from a 16th century French translation of a book originally written in Latin in 1474. Ingredients 2 heads lettuce 1 handful young, tender borage leaves 1 handful chopped fresh mint leaves 1 handful fresh lemon-balm leaves 1 handful tender fennel shoots and flowers 1 handful fresh chervil leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 …

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European Award for Cooperative Innovation

Deadline: 23 Jun 2017 Gain recognition for your cooperative solution in the agri-food chain and share your innovative practice across Europe – apply for the European Award for Cooperative Innovation by 23 June 2017. The award is organised by Cogeca, the association of agri-cooperatives in the EU, and covers the following categories: ‘food processes’, ‘business model innovation’, ‘governance & members’ …

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Don’t Forget to Preserve Your Fresh Herbs

The best way to preserve herbs is to freeze them in oil or butter. And there’s a good reason for this: each herb’s distinctive taste and aroma come from aromatic oils in the leaves, so preserving them in fat protects their authentic flavors. Packed in flat, thin layers in heavy-duty zip-top bags, frozen herb butters and oils are easy to …

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What are the Benefits of Swimming?

Swimming is a really fun thing to do, especially when you have a nice lake to swim in the summertime. It’s an activity that kids love because they get to frolic and splash around for hours on end, plus water slides and diving boards are always a blast too. The fun that swimming brings you is just a minor part …

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How to Pair Herbs With Your Food

Starting an herb garden is a great way to incorporate fresh flavors into your cooking. With new ingredients comes new ideas, but what if you’re stuck in a culinary rut? Lucky for you, the team of Personal Creations has taken some of the work out of finding new inspiration by pairing the 13 most commonly grown herbs with their ideal …

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Coco Rose Raw Chocolate Bark

This chocolate is not only delicious but it is also visually stunning. The combination of bitter chocolate and rose flavour will surprise you! Ingredients for step 1, dark chocolate 100g raw cacao butter 30g coconut oil 3 tbsp agave (or maple) syrup 1/2 tsp vanilla powder 2 pinches sea salt 50 g raw cacao powder Ingredients for step 2, rose …

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Nasturtium spread

This is the recipe for people who grow nasturtium in their garden not only for the aesthetic reason 😉 Ingredients 30g raw pumpkin seeds 30 young nasturtium leaves 3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Recipe Directions In a food processor, chop the pumpkin seeds and garlic. Add …

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Raw Sweet Kale Cheesecake Recipe

This surprisingly green cheesecake uses kale’s vibrant color to make a raw sweet kale cheesecake! Ingredients 1 cup cashews 1 banana 3/4 cup kale 1/3 cup coconut oil 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Recipe Directions 1. Place all ingredients into blender. Blend until extremely smooth! Keep blending until you can’t see any …

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