From my point of view, a smoothie should be definitely more than a creamy liquid made with fruits and milk. If I go for a smoothie, I need it to replace a meal, be it a breakfast or a fueling snack, so it has to be loaded with fresh nutrients, healthy fats and protein. While I don’t advocate for a diet or an other, this filling blueberry smoothie turned out …
Meal prepping Sundays are getting more and more of my attention because, with every year going by, I feel that my time is getting more and more precious. I would rather use it for reading, cycling and take a walk, instead of spending time in my kitchen every evening. Having healthy meals every day of the week usually takes time and planning, and I often find myself doing shopping for groceries, deciding on…
As winter is slowly fading, my craving for fresh foods is getting more intensive as my body feels weak after so many days of extreme temperature changes (from outdoor to indoor), lack of outdoor exercise and mostly cooked food. Especially after the days with unusual temperatures for the season, I feel …
Autumn is finally here and although we planned a summer farewell seaside trip at the end of the week, I can’t wait to dive into the fall pleasures! I’m talking pumpkins, cozy hot drinks, afternoon baking and vineyards visits. I also declared open the soup season by making a very easy red lentil and butternut squash cream soup, using the beautiful specimen from the photo…..
Summer is almost gone but this doesn’t necessarily come with a melancholic mood. Choosing to be thankful for everything I experienced during the last months, getting the best of what’s left from this splendid season and looking forward to embrace what Autumn has to give, this provides peace of mind and helps me focus on the things I love to do…
I love to discover how a classic dish is being re-interpreted in different parts of the world and even in different areas of my country. This crustless blueberry pie is an adaptation of a recipe I tasted while traveling to the lovely Transylvanian city of Sibiu. The local name of the pie is Lichiu, and it is actually a semolina fruit cake combined with a……
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