We all enter in the kitchen with high hopes, but sometimes our hopes are crushed at the end of the cooking session. Last evening fail in the kitchen inspired me to write this post for all us. Maybe this happens often, maybe only once in a while. Still, when it happens I feel so nervous… Continue reading Cooking fails
Tag: vegetarian
Lactarius deliciosus – simply divine
They are definitely delicious, like the name. They are one of my favorite wild mushrooms. Is an autumn species best sought in pine forests, where it sometimes occurs in large groups, especially where is very humid. They need lots of rain. They have a bright orange color and when you cut them have an orange… Continue reading Lactarius deliciosus – simply divine
Artichoke
Artichoke is one of the popular flower bud of Mediterranean origin in the winter. The ancients considered the artichoke full of health benefits, using it as an aphrodisiac, a diuretic, a breath freshener, and even a deodorant. Artichokes can be found throughout Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, but they are less frequently encountered… Continue reading Artichoke
Ratatouille
Do you remember my New Scary List ? Macaroons Beef bourguignon Lamb Coq au vin (Chicken in wine sauce ) Sushi Croquembouche (Caramel-glazed cream puffs) Tacos Enchiladas Escargots a la Bourguignonne (Snails in garlic-herb butter) Ratatouille I just manage to do the last one from my list: Ratatouille. It’s Julia Child’s recipe from her book.… Continue reading Ratatouille
Summer chia seeds pudding
Hot! Hot! Hot! It is so hot, so I need something to cool down. This is waiting for me in the fridge. Yummy! Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Chia seeds 200 ml vanilla rice milk 1 cup chopped pineapple A hand of strawberries A hand of wild strawberries Mint leaves Directions: Combine milk with chia seeds. Mix… Continue reading Summer chia seeds pudding
Wild garlic pesto
Spring is here, so all the good and healthy green vegetables are at the market waiting for you. Try the wild garlic, a relative of chives, raw or lightly cooked. Ingredients: 2 handful of wild garlic leaves 1/2 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup almonds 1 cup grated cheese Grana Padano Zest of 1 lemon Salt… Continue reading Wild garlic pesto
Happy Women’s Day!
Today, around the globe, we celebrate International Woman’s Day. My little one is 4 years old, so is a little difficult to explain to him about 8 March during history, but I can teach him to respect women and make them feel special this day. Today I will write about my mom, one of the… Continue reading Happy Women’s Day!
Raw chocolate truffles
Valentine's Day is coming soon. So, I made this to surprise my husband. Easy and healthy, made with different nuts and seeds, would go great as a homemade present for a loved one. Even the boys can do it. Ingredients: 1/2 cup walnuts left in water overnight (keep the water) 1/2 cup cashew nuts left… Continue reading Raw chocolate truffles
Sweet potato soup with ginger
After January with raw recipes I will start this month with something light and so good for a February afternoon. A cream soup for all the vegans, vegetarians or the meat lovers. I grew up with bors/ciorba which are traditional sour soups. Borș is a liquid ingredient used in my country (Romania) to make traditional sour… Continue reading Sweet potato soup with ginger
Raw vegan Snickers cake
I will end this raw vegan month with my favorite recipe. I love Snickers bars, but going without sugar means no more bars, so, I needed to find a healthy recipe. So here it is: very healthy, very easy to do and full with energy. My son said to me the other day, after eating… Continue reading Raw vegan Snickers cake
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