Wow! 2020 has been moving fast! It's already spring here and temperatures are starting to rise into the 20°C. But, while we would much rather spend our days at the beach, we're confined to our homes due to the Covid-19 outbreaks around the world. This might be frustrating and annoying, but I also believe that it's an opportunity. A chance to concentrate on what's really important. A chance to really connect with each other, even though we cannot meet up in person. A chance to slow down and take ...
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Creamy Maca Coconut Milkrice
With autumn approaching in big steps I'm drawn more and more towards warm, comforting breakfasts. This maca coconut milkrice is just that! A small bowl of this naturally-sweetened creamy comfort breakfast will keep me satisfied until midday, making sure I have enough energy to start my day with ease. If you're into warm breakfasts this the perfect alternative to porridge or semolina. It's gluten-free, vegan and refined-sugar-free - so suitable for basically anybody! Let's talk about more ...
Vegan Strawberry Lemon Cake & spring vibes
Yes, it's officially SPRING! And, yes, spring is my favorite season. To me, spring means smells and flavors everywhere... There's flowers blooming where ever you look, fresh produce pops up all over and I'm overflowing with fresh ideas! Also, season opening is right around the corner and I can't wait to welcome all of our guests with some lovely, fresh dishes coming from my kitchen. But before we'll dive right in, Easter is at our doorstep. Traditionally this means baking, sweets and ...
3 Last-Minute Homemade Christmas Presents
It's this time of year again - Christmas is at our doorstep. Throughout the last weeks most of us have been running around from one Christmas party to the other. We've been thinking and talking about what to gift for Christmas and maybe we've also been asked what we would like to see underneath the Christmas tree. To me, it's this time of year when my current change of life habits becomes most evident. I just wanna curl up on the couch, sip my tea and eat cookies. I'm shying away from those big ...
Simple Coconut & Pumpkin Granola
Let's keep it simple today. Because it's the simple things which I cherish the most. Like this easy Coconut & Pumpkin Granola. It has less than 10 ingredients and you can whip it together in a couple of minutes (excluding 30mins baking time). It's vegan and gluten-free. There is no artificial sweetener or refined sugar. And, thanks to the hemp seeds it's even more healthy than your usual store-bought granola. So, without further ado. Here it is: the recipe for your new favorite breakfast. ...
Decadent Chocolate-Coconut-Cheesecake Bars
I'm often surprised how people react to vegan food. Especially to vegan treats or baked goods. It seems like we've spent so many decades basing our food creations on milk (produce) and eggs, that a lot of people are still hit by surprise when they eat a vegan treat without realizing it's vegan. And even liking it "despite" the fact that it's vegan - if you know what I mean ;). This happened when I first served these 3-layer Chocolate-Coconut-Cheesecake Bars. They are so ...