A LITTLE CHRISTMAS COMPETITION (+ many thanks and lots of love)
*Please read on for the simple instructions on how to enter* ‘Tis the season to give back*. That’s what I think, anyway! And I am so incredibly grateful for the support I have had here and via...
View ArticleI QUIT SUGAR… AGAIN! (IQS 8-Week Program, weeks 3 – 8 in review)
Hello friends! I have been meaning to post a review of my last round of the IQS 8-Week Program for a couple of weeks now, so before this truly becomes “old news”, let’s get right down to the nuts and...
View ArticleA VEGAN, SUGAR-FREE TAKE ON SWEDISH CARAMEL COOKIES
A while back I wrote a very short, sharp update about my adventures in pastry school. Unfortunately, time ran away from me and I have yet to go into further detail about my classes and what I learned...
View ArticleSWEDISH (NO)MEATBALLS (a vegan version of the Swedish favourite)
Famously, Sweden has a long tradition of meat, seafood and dairy-rich cuisine. Its inhabitants, however, seem to be increasingly more interested in plant-based eating. My newly-vegan husband- who was...
View ArticleON AUTHENTICITY (eat – and post – what makes you happy!)
A while ago I posted about authenticity and that, according to Gabby Bernstein (and many others, no doubt), our truth – right here and now – is all we need to offer other people; our “authentic self”...
View ArticleGREEN TEA CHIA PUDDING WITH LEMON & BLUEBERRIES (gluten-free, sugar-free,...
This is a light and fresh chia pudding combining the mellow freshness of a fragrant green tea with the gentle creaminess of almond milk, a hint of vibrant lemon and sweet bursts of fresh blueberries....
View ArticleTHE FEMALE HORMONE SOLUTION
A few weeks ago I signed up for the The Female Hormone Solution, hosted by Dave and Cam of The RAW Health Movement. We have now officially reached the completion of this free 10-day event that has...
View ArticleI QUIT SUGAR 8-WEEK PROGRAM, ROUND 3 (the first 3 weeks in review)
This is my third time around, doing sugar-free the IQS way. As always, it’s a fascinating (and delicious) process. And already significant health-related revelations have come to light, which I will...
View ArticleHEALTHY MALTED HOT CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE (plus iced chocolate variant)
Two things led directly to the creation of this recipe; a snow storm a few weeks ago (who doesn’t want hot chocolate after being caught in one of those?) and my recent kitchen experiments with immunity...
View ArticlePEANUT BUTTER, BANANA & CHOCOLATE CHIP WAFFLES (vegan, gluten-free,...
For Cupcake’s 2nd birthday party “waffle bar”, I created a banoffee waffle recipe and, in the process, discovered the perfect way to use up that odd soon-to-be-overripe sad, lone banana sitting oft to...
View ArticleDUKKAH CRUSTED CHUNKY SWEET POTATO FRIES & TAHINI DIPPING SAUCE WITH ROASTED...
This combination of two simple, but utterly delicious sides, is sure to please. Talented Elaine of Foodbod fame is a woman after my own heart. And so, when she asked me what I would feed her, this...
View ArticleSWEET POTATO PIE BAKED PORRIDGE POTS (Happy Food Revolution Day, 2015!)
Yes, it’s Food Revolution Day, 2015. And rather than host an activity as I have done in previous years, this year I decided to simply cook with my family, getting the kids involved (they love helping...
View ArticleBLUEBERRY MUFFIN BAKED PORRIDGE POTS
A muffin for breakfast with a delicious twist! For a while I have been mentioning my favourite recipes on Instagram, and I am finally playing catch-up and starting to post them, as promised. When I...
View ArticleALMOND WALNUT QUINOA-LA WITH FIGS & ORANGE SYRUP
A few years ago, on a whim, I bought a packet of quinoa flakes. With no specific recipe in mind in which to feature them, I ended up using them in a variety of baked goods, in place of oats. The...
View ArticleZUCCHINI CHIPS WITH TAMARI AND SESAME SEEDS
No dehydrator? No problem! These chips can be made in the oven and are a light and super-tasty snack, perfect for anytime of the day. ZUCCHINI CHIPS WITH TAMARI AND SESAME SEEDS Serves: 2 | Prep time:...
View ArticleCUCUMBER LIME SODA WITH FRESH MINT
Just 4 ingredients (+ water, of course) and zero sweetener; the perfect way to rehydrate after an active day… especially now that it’s finally starting to warm up a little in Stockholm. My kids love...
View ArticleSPICY SWEET POTATO BURGERS WITH ZESTY TAHINI SLAW
Looking for a veggie burger with a difference? If you like things a little spicy, this recipe could be just the ticket! I have eaten many a veggie burger, but not a single one with this flavour profile...
View ArticleQUINOA CHIA PORRIDGE WITH MIXED BERRY COMPOTE & ALMONDS
This truly delicious porridge is perfect for a make-ahead breakfast treat; an interesting, healthy, indulgent and different spin on overnight oats, that takes mere minutes to prepare… and is a great...
View ArticleNECTARINE & AVOCADO TOASTIES (with almonds, feta & chili flakes)
You will need to trust me on this one. These toasties are simply delicious; a perfect balance of savoury and sweet, crunchy and creamy… with touch of zingy, refreshing sourness, a little earthy...
View ArticleVEGAN SPICED BUNS (with orange zest & nuts)… + a little announcement
Before I get to the recipe for these yummy buns, I will share both a sneak preview of the buns themselves and my news… simultaneously (two birds, and all of that!). I hope this goes some way to simply...
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