Itās not impossible to be on the road and still eat healthy plant-based meals. Hereās my story for inspiration about a 5-day road trip from Barcelona to Tallinn that I took with my family in the beginning of June. When my husband saw all the food Iād packed for our […]
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Tempeh with Oven-Roasted Veggies and Chard
I had been on plant-based diet for three years already, when I first bought tempeh. Tempeh is a fermented soy product made of cooked soybeans, whereas fermentation is started with Rhizopus moulds. For hundreds of years tempeh has been the main source of protein in Indonesia. (1) Nowadays itās gaining […]
How to Organise Your Vegan Pantry Staples
Here’s a comprehensive list of vegan pantry staples as well as kitchen utensils/equipment. Itās a long checklist but donāt be intimidated. Take it only as a guideline to give you an idea of the variety of foods on the whole food plant-based diet. Download my FREE Guide to Whole Food […]
Cheesy Veggie-Sweet Potato-Tomato Casserole with Soft Hummus
Since I made my Cheesy Veggie-Lentil-Tomato Casserole, it has become our familyās favourite dish. I diversified the recipe a bit and instead of having legumes inside the pie I served soft hummus with the casserole. This casserole dish requires some time and effort, but is totally worth it, if you […]
How to Make Vegan TiramisĆŗ
TiramisĆŗ comes from Italian tira mi sĆŗ, meaning ālift me upā. This dessert (when made right) really lifts you up! How if I made vegan tiramisĆŗ? I still remember the first time I tasted tiramisĆŗ ā I was lucky to have a real one in Italy. I do not exaggerate […]
Cheesy Veggie-Lentil Casserole with Tomato Sauce
I first made Italian-style casserole with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese years ago when I still consumed dairy products. Since it was one of our favorite dishes back then, I wanted to create an equally delicious plant-based cheesy veggie casserole with good tomato sauce and I must say I succeeded 100 […]
Spicy Tomato Sauce [Oil-Free]
Here’s a deliciously spicy homemade tomato sauce recipe that is made from scratch using fresh tomatoes. It is an easy one-pot recipe that requires about 20 minutes of active preparation. Make a big batch of this divinely flavoured basic tomato sauce and you’re set for a week. It just so […]
Battlefield at the Gym: Motivating Yourself Through the Exercise
Itās 5:30 pm on a Monday night at my gym. Monday evening and Saturday morning fitness classes are the busiest. I should know this because I worked in this industry for over 27 years. You should know this, tooā¦right? After a weekend of perhaps eating and drinking too much (big […]
Quick Barley Bread Karask, Plant-Based & Oil-Free
Quick bake Karask is traditional barley bread in Estonia. It is also known in other countries, such as Scotland and Ireland, where itās called soda bread.Traditionally it is made using butter or oil, eggs and buttermilk. You can also find recipes using other flours than barley and no eggs and/or […]
Veggie Burger, Chickpea-Summer Squash
Here’s to tasty and juicy gluten free chickpea-zucchini burger! I made those for lunch yesterday and I must say the boys where super-happy to find veggie burger on their plate. I prepare veggie patties quite often, but not in the form of burgers. Besides the chickpea-zucchini burger, which is so moist […]
Plant-Based Diet Success Story: Lauren Vaught
Throughout my 30ās and 40ās, I tried almost every different type of diet out there. Short-term weight loss was achieved, but the sustainability of these āfadā diets wasnāt there. I spent several years on a roller coaster of weight loss and gain, never feeling great. The only thing that got […]
How to Make Plant-Based Diet Meal Plan: Meal Planning Ideas
Looking for easy meal planning ideas? Hereās how to make a balanced plant-based diet meal plan that is not a burden on your schedule nor taste buds. First Step First, make a list of the foods you already have at home in your fridge and pantry (except dry goods.) Download […]