Chilly weather, cloudy days and early darkness all feed the desire for something warm and comforting, like a cup of tea. Or better yet: A cup of tea with a delicious (mini) pie!
These little pies are such a tasty treat, perfect in the afternoon with a cup of tea or coffee or maybe even a hot chocolate. They’re also packed with wholesome ingredients that make them a nourishing indulgence and a steady source of energy.
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It’s time to share with you another guest recipe – one that I can’t believe I’ve lived this long without: Vegan French Toast! This is something I didn’t think I would be eating after going plant-based, and it completely slipped off my foodie radar. Until, that is, I discovered Bianca Zapatka’s blog full of beautiful, mouthwatering recipes, including an irresistibly simple and incredibly delicious version of French Toast, using ingredients you probably have on hand.
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Cookies for breakfast? Sure! I remember when I was on holiday as a child, my sister and I would always make a beeline for the sweet breakfast treats at the hotel buffet: pancakes, pastries, cakes and cookies. It was so exciting to us that we could have these foods for breakfast. (My mom always made sure we ate a bowl of fruit first, though – something I appreciate today more than back then!)
As much as I still love the idea of having cookies for breakfast, my tastes and preferences have changed and I no longer consider cookies with lots of sugar and refined ingredients an appealing way to start the day. That’s why I’ve created this recipe – cookies so wholesome and nourishing that they really can replace breakfast, but also sweet and yummy enough to taste like a little treat.
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I’ve been seeing tempting bowls of chickpea cookie dough around Instagram and couldn’t resist making my own. After all, who doesn’t want to feel like they’re eating cookie dough for breakfast, while nourishing and fueling themselves for the day ahead? There’s just something so satisfying about eating “dessert” for breakfast.
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Porridge is one of the ultimate nourishing comfort foods, and – as we’re heading towards colder weather – it seems like many of us are finding ourselves drawn to the cozy comfort of a hot bowl of oats.
While I do always like to mix things up with my porridge, my absolute favorite right now is tea-flavored porridge, using the limited edition ‘Indian Summer‘ rooibos blend by innovative tea company Yumchaa. I took one whiff of this and knew I would love its exotic, warming fragrances, which include chai spices, cinnamon, holy basil, ground roasted almonds and carrot flakes. The mix also contains fun little shooting stars that look absolutely delightful if you pick them out and use them to decorate your porridge.
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I’m back with another recipe – one that I’ve been dreaming about for quite a while now. As some of my friends know, I am slightly obsessed with a certain kind of falafel: the cauliflower butter bean falafels from the Deliciously Ella Delis in London. They are an absolute dream – perfect taste & texture – and I could never tire of them. When I was working at Wilderness Festival this August, I ate an absurd amount of them (I think my total count for the 5 days came up to 46 – don’t judge until you’ve tried them!), and got to take a generous amount home. And, after all that, I am most definitely still obsessed.
So obsessed that I have tried to recreate them. And while the Deli ones will always be the best, I am so happy with this recipe, and know I will keep coming back to it. Hope you enjoy it too!
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I always love coming across new, exciting and – of course – delicious things to make. Best of all are those that are simple enough to become part of your regular food repertoire, but still special enough that you get excited about them. I very much suspect this will be the case for me with this chickpea ‘omelette’ that I recently tried out for the first time, after hearing about it from my friend Amy.
Probably more of a farinata, if we’re being technical, this vegan ‘omelette’ is not only super simple, but also so satisfying, nourishing and filling. It’s also very adaptable, as you can flavor it any way you want and chuck in whatever ingredients you have lying around.
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Today I’m sharing with you a recipe by my wonderful friend and gifted foodie Rebecca (you may know her gorgeous account: @thezestylime – if not, I highly recommend you check it out for stunning plant-based food porn!).
Rebecca was sweet enough to surprise me with a slice of this blackberry vanilla cake at my farewell dinner in London, and I was blown away by how delicious and satisfying it was. It’s not very surprising, therefore, that hers was the first cake I baked upon being reunited with an oven, back home in Switzerland! I’ve already made this cake twice – if that’s not love than I don’t know what is! It’s definitely a keeper, and I couldn’t be more pleased to share it with you today:
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Yes, it’s been a while since I’ve posted a recipe. It’s been a while since I’ve even cooked a meal if I’m honest! I’ve been so busy lately, and even when I’ve been home and had a chance to cook, more often than not I’ve just thrown together a big salad or whipped out some rice cakes and the peanut butter jar (they’re best friends).
This was quite a departure from my usual quinoa cooking, which 99.9% of the time is this turmeric & ginger flavored one, but I can assure you I will definitely be making this again and again. Bursting with flavor, nutrition and also light and refreshing, this dish is perfect for a relaxed summer evening. I can already see myself making this for my family back home for a (fingers crossed) late summer BBQ on the terrace.
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Is there anything better than chocolate brownies? Double chocolate chunk brownies of course!!
Which is why I’m so excited to be sharing this recipe by my wonderful friend, gifted chocolatier, raw treats creator and wonderful human being Jordan Leitch from Leitchy Creates. If you’re in Sheffield, keep your eyes peeled for her stalls where you can buy her fabulous creations. For the rest of us, luckily her artisan chocolate boxes are available to order online. I’ve had two of them and they were both an absolute delight (and I’m not just saying that because she’s my friend!). She also shares tons of inspiring recipes, so definitely go check her out! Hope you enjoy these brownies and have a wonderful day!
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