It is that moment again! The one of vibrant colors, splashes of ice cold water, dancing shades of tree leaves, one of inconstant flashes of beauty as Jep Gambardella used to say in my favorite movie, La Grande Belezza. I’ve been waiting for this moment all year long and although I do a lot of things throughout the year, it’s only now when I feel I’m really alive and free…
I personally don’t have a sweet tooth but every now and then a little craving for something sweeter than usual sets in. I prefer avoiding sugar so I usually turn to fruits for my sweet fix. If I have a good vegan dark chocolate at hand or even better, some raw cacao, things definitely get more interesting than fruit salad. Fruit, dark chocolate and cacao is truly a…
When life gets really busy I need my three essentials first thing in the morning: a nourishing snack to fuel my cells with energizing nutrients, a few minutes of meditation to help me focus and a freshly roasted coffee. Sometimes I don’t find the time to prepare something proper to eat and if this is missing I know it’s going to be chaos all day long….
Ever since I’ve seen Dana’s project of creating a rich DIY coconut yogurt, I knew I have to try it. A tangy, tasty and nicely flavored home-made yogurt is something anyone should try filling the fridge with at least once, because it’s so difficult to track the way supermarket yogurts are made. The vegan ones especially come packed with additives to mimic the texture and flavor of dairy. This is a project I will definitely…
Every now and then I like to experiment with a new veggie burger, and especially with summer and barbecue season coming soon, a smoky black bean burger was something I had to try. Adding fiber and protein-packed ingredients such as beans, chickpeas or quinoa to your veggie burgers not only guarantees a nice texture, but also promises a satiating and guilt-free meal…
If you’re a pasta addict but want to make some positive changes within your diet, this lentil pasta might just be what you’ve been looking for. I try to resume my pasta and gluten-rich meals to once a week, but my limited time would accommodate them more than once because they are so easy to make….
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