Itās Valentineās Day on Sunday ā I think youāve noticed all the heart-shaped food, decorations and much more in shops, supermarkets, cafĆ©s etc. In my version, I will deserve chocolaty valentine’s day oat-banana cookies. I guess people usually donāt reflect on history of Valentineās Day ā sadly, it has turned […]
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Vegan Pancake Tart
Carnival/Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras ā beloved child has many names and is observed in many ways worldwide. No matter what its name is, the day before Ash Wednesday has long been a time for eating and merry making. So, this day I would like to […]
Brown Lentil Stew with Corn and Green Peas
I prefer quick and filling lunches that I could also eat in smaller portions. Thatās why I concentrate on legumes and starches when preparing lunch. Thereāll be just a bit of veggies to accompany beans or lentil stew. I have my huge salad bowl with plenty of veggies for dinner. […]
Creamy Kiwi-Avocado Smoothie
My family has had smoothies as first breakfast for a few years now. My husband started the tradition as he was looking for a breakfast thatād allow him to ditch the first coffee in the morning, as he was anxious to cut down the daily dosage. This time could be […]
Potato-Barley Sausages
This post is a reminder of last Christmas, which I spent with my family in Valencia for second year already. On Dec 22 I still didnāt know what to cook for Christmas Eve as my kid had an eye infection and I was busy nursing him. The next day I […]
Whole Food Plant-Based Gingerbread
To me one of the things that create the best holiday feeling is the smell of freshly baked gingerbread. I still remember from my childhood how my mother used to make an enormous batch of gingerbread batter every Christmas. She made it in a huge pot and placed the ready […]
Whole Roasted Cauliflower [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free]
Who wouldnāt crave for a nice and comfy meal like this whole roasted cauliflower at holidays? I know I do. Furthermore, Iām sure that many plant-based eaters host omnivores during the holiday season and vice versa, many omnivores host herbivores. In most cases, when trying to get conventional eaters to […]
Gingered Nutty Christmas Cake
Christmas is at our doorstep and everyone is thinking about what to bake during the holidays. And I though about how to combine ginger with nutty, I’m sure it will become gingered nutty cake for Christmas. Iām sure there are plenty of people whoād like to make healthier choices, especially when […]
Mango-Turmeric Smoothie
This mango-turmeric smoothie is actually my husbandās creation, as heās the smoothie master in our family ever since we first started blending smoothies in mornings. However, heās kind enough to let me take credit for it.I can dedicate my early hours to activities that donāt involve being in the kitchen […]
Ginger-Lentil Soup for Cold Season
Ginger-lentil soup is a perfect natural remedy for cold season. Also, read about how to boost turmeric absorption to get the best out of it. The cold season is here, whether you want it or not. Usually Iām not ill that often, but this autumn Iāve been accompanying my kid […]
Turmeric-Chocolate Muffins
Turmeric-Chocolate Muffins that are made of soaked buckwheat and millet. The recipe is whole food plant-based, oil-free and contains no refined sugars. Iāve been thinking of an appealing and tasty dessert to offer you for Thanksgiving.Many of you already know that muffins are my thing, and lately Iāve preferred to […]
Buckwheat Sourdough Pancakes [Vegan and Gluten Free]
Delicious vegan buckwheat sourdough pancakes that will remind you of the fluffy buttermilk pancakes from your childhood. Only this recipe uses no whipped egg whites, dairy or white wheat flour. Be ready to plan ahead though as sourdough pancakes are slow food! Now that Iāve been making fermented buckwheat bread […]