Avocados are pretty new addition to my diet. I was not a fan of them until I started hearing about their health benefits and got curious. Now I always have avocados in the house and I use them mostly to top my sandwiches or to make guacamole. Avocados are packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated […]
Recipes
VEGAN SPICED COFFEE CAKE
This spiced coffee cake came out so darn good! I love a good coffee cake, just like my mom makes, and found this recipe by Googling vegan spiced coffee cake. I of course altered it quite a bit as usual and this time successfully. It didn’t need the frosting, but since I had cashews and […]
Sweet and Savory Brussels Sprouts
These creamy brussels sprouts are super delicious and highly addictive. If this recipe is not going to make you fall in love with brussels sprouts, I’m not sure what will… Sweet and Savory Brussels Sprouts Ingredients: Brussels sprouts Olive oil (enough to lightly coat all of the sprouts) 1 tsp maple syrup Sea salt & […]
Vegan Runeberg’s Torte
Runeberg’s torte (torttu) is a Finnish pastry flavored with almonds and rum. The torte got its name from the Finnish poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg (1804–1877) who, according to the legend, enjoyed the torte (baked by his wife Fredrika) with punsch for every breakfast. Runeberg’s tortes are typically eaten only in Finland around Runeberg’s birthday on […]
GREENS AND MORE
All the beautiful greens in the smoothie; spirulina, hemp protein powder, grass powder, kale, and last, but not least, celery. Add banana and apple for some sweetness and it actually tastes good. Trust me! Spring is the best time here, but unfortunately it doesn’t last long before the steaming hotness and humidity kicks in. Can […]