I could not have imagined putting beans into a brownie, the first time I stumbled upon a vegan brownie recipe with beans at Talia Fuhrman’s website two years ago. However, after trying it out, it became one of my favourite sweet treats. Now, when I offered this brownie to my […]
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Plant-Based Diet: How to Plan Your Healthy Day
You’ve made the decision to eat a plant-based diet and mainly unprocessed whole foods. How to fit all that cooking and shopping into your schedule? Take a look at these quick and easy ways to plan and prepare your healthy choices day. Planning Your Day Around Whole Plant-Based Foods Breakfast […]
Veggie-Chickpea Stew with Peanut Butter Sauce
Veggie stew or wok (I’m nor sure what would be the best term for the dish as the veggies are cut in wok-style, but cooked covered) is one of these easy and quick recipes that come handy when you are really hungry or in a hurry. The first time I […]
How to Start a Plant-Based Diet: Family and Friends [Video]
Learn how to start a plant-based diet when your family is not on board. Follow my practical tips to make your lifestyle change easier and maybe even get your family involved! Download my FREE Guide to Plant-Based DietIncluding a full day’s meal plan! Learn the basics, prepare your kitchen and […]
Beetroot Soup with Chickpeas
Believe it or not, but last week I made pureed beetroot soup for the first time. I must say I absolutely adore beetroot, but I’ve been having them raw in morning smoothies, and boiled or oven-baked in salads, as a side, also in cakes or brownies. Now, the good thing […]
Poppy Seed Muffins with Chocolate Buttons
These muffins are what my husband calls the ultimate in muffins. For the past 3 weeks I have only been baking this poppy seed muffins recipe. We have them with our coffee as second breakfast and as dessert after dinner. These plant-based peanut butter-persimmon-poppy seed muffins with chocolate buttons are […]
Travelling Plant-Based: Valencia, Spain
Just recently I spent two and a half weeks in Valencia, Spain with my family. There are some places I’d very much like to tell you about. Before we went I did my research to find an organic bakery, organic supermarket, and some cafés/restaurants that offer plant-based food near our […]
Kicking Pre-Marathon Nerves in the Face
Some people get nervous during a presentation, some people get nervous when flying, and some people get nervous before running a marathon. It’s no surprise: you’ve been working hard for months, and it’s finally time to show what you’re made of, often in front of thousands of people. It’s even more daunting if it’s […]
Persimmon Chocolate Chip Muffins [Vegan and Gluten Free]
In case you’ve followed my blog for a while, you must have noticed by now, that I love muffins. In fact, I usually bake muffins 3-4 times a week to satisfy my family’s appetite and mine. Fortunately I have developed several whole food not-so-sweet muffin recipes (like those gluten free […]
Nori Sausages with Barley-Lentil Filling
In Estonia we have blood-sausage tradition (a mixture of blood, barley and herbs in animal intestine baked in oven). These nori sausages are a must-have on Christmas and New Year’s Eve table, served with cranberry sauce and pickled pumpkin cubes. Last year, for the first time, I tried plant-based version […]
Gingerbread Cookies [Vegan and Sugar-Free]
It is nearly Christmas and if you haven’t made vegan gingerbread cookies yet, it is about time! Now, gingerbread forms were among the things we put in post to be sent to Barcelona. So, I was waiting and waiting for the forms to be able to take new photos of […]
Tips for Eating Out on Plant-Based Diet [Video]
Are you concerned about eating out while living vegan lifestyle? Learn those easy tips and hacks for eating out on plant-based diet! Restaurants and cafes are nice options when meeting friends or if you just want to take a break from the kitchen. I know it’s not easy when eating […]