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A slice of traditional Italian Castagnaccio on a decorative green plate, topped with pine nuts and rosemary, served with a cup of coffee on a vibrant green tablecloth adorned with chestnuts and walnuts.

Castagnaccio

Castagnaccio is a flat, firm cake that falls somewhere between fruit bread and an energy bar. It’s incredibly healthy, packed with nutritients, and makes an excellent snack -whether at the office or on the go- as a compact source of energy. Thanks to its firm […]

A beautiful grey plate with two parasol schitzel, braised red cabbage, cucumber salad, and potatoes. Fresh parasol mushrooms are presented around the plate.

Meaty Parasol Schnitzel (Mushrooms)

A rather special recipe for all fellow mushroom foragers today: parasol mushroom schnitzel. The parasol, which gets its name from its huge, umbrella-like head, is quite common from late summer to autumn here in Europe. It is a delicious edible mushroom, and usually, if you […]

Two servings of vegan mango lassi with mangos in the background and fresh mint as a garnish

Vegan Mango Lassi Recipe

Nothing is quite as refreshing as a mango lassi. It is creamy, sweet, rich, and just overall delicious. While traditional lassis are usually not vegan due to the addition of yogurt and milk, it is easy to make delicious lassis vegan. After some experimentation, I […]

Two bowls of served buckwheat porridge, beautifully presented on a stone plate

Buckwheat Porridge (With Raspberries)

This buckwheat porridge is a delicious twist to your usual breakfast. It is simple and quick to make, and the buckwheat is a super healthy and satisfying alternative to oats. It has such a satisfying bite. Combined with some raspberries, this breakfast has all you […]

There is a protein popsicle on a green plate. On the left is a patterned napkin. On the other side is a small yellow-flowered plate with a small glass bowl filled with green spirulina powder. Behind it is a green serving plate with a lots of protein popsicles. Cashew nuts are scattered on the light green wooden base.

Protein Popsicles

Tofu, cashew nuts, oat flakes, and spirulina algae make these popsicles a protein bomb! Spinach as a vegetable and banana also contain some protein, especially for being veggies and fruit! These protein popsicles give you plenty of high-quality plant protein as a perfect guilt-free snack […]

A big mason jar of Pickled Turnips on a dark stone surface

Simple Pickled Turnips

Time to pickle again! This time, I’ve got another recent favorite of mine: Pickled turnips. They are a classic Levantine pickle, and now I know why. Lots of flavor, a great crunch, and a vibrant color, what could you want more from a pickle? Also, […]

A small yellow plate with a mango mint popsicle lies on a yellow wooden background in the foreground. The plate is placed on a patterned napkin. Behind it is a plate with a large yellow bowl on it, filled with more mango mint popsicles. On the edge of the plate are tufts of mint leaves. Pieces of mangos and mint leaves are scattered on the wooden underground.

Mango Popsicles

This is no ordinary mango ice cream! After a few iterations, this has become my favorite recipe for mango popsicles. These popsicles have an unusually refreshing taste, thanks to the addition of fresh mint leaves and lime juice. Light, fruity, herbal, not too sweet – […]

A bird's eye angle of two served plates of creamy vegan mushroom risotto w

Vegan Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Mushroom risotto will always stay one of my favorite kinds of risotto. It is one of these dishes that I’ve experimented with countless times and where I’ve arrived at a favorite way of preparation that I am super happy with. This mushroom risotto is vegan […]

The vegan strawberry cake presented on the pink wooden base. There are some strawberries and blueberries around.

Vegan Strawberry Cake

This vegan strawberry cake is healthy and delicious. It has a crunchy muesli-like oatmeal-nut base, a fruity strawberry cream, and lots of fresh fruit as a topping. This cake can be enjoyed deliciously chilled from the fridge – a dream for a warm summer day. […]