Cookies and bars

Hand-size bites to satisfy that sweet tooth.

Vegan walnut fig bars

Vegan walnut fig bars

Although I am not vegan, I do like to experiment with vegan baking. But sometimes I find it hard to discover great recipes that don’t ask for fancy or processed substitutes. Or use a ton of sugar, making it a vegan but yet unhealthy treat.…

Walnut Quinoa Macaroons with Cranberries

Walnut Quinoa Macaroons with Cranberries

No Christmas or holiday for that matter without cookies! As early as October people (like me) start planning this year’s cookie selection. And that’s not an easy task. First, there are all the traditional recipes from your mum and grandma that are a must on…

Gluten-free Compost Cookies

Gluten-free Compost Cookies

With the current situation where we spend the majority of our time at home, it’s so tempting to reach for fast, unhealthy foods. To avoid that, I am trying to always have some home-made nutritious meals around. And for me as a sweet tooth that…

Rhubarb almond bars

Rhubarb almond bars

When growing up, we had a great variety of fruits in our garden. My favorites were raspberries and strawberries. It was exciting to watch them grow, and my brother and I could barely wait for them to be ripe enough to eat. And once they…

Pumpkin cheesecake bars … it’s officially pumpkin season

Pumpkin cheesecake bars … it’s officially pumpkin season

The leaves are falling, and it’s getting chillier when I ride my bike to work. It’s officially fall now. And with fall comes pumpkin season!!! I love pumpkins, and the moment they appear on farmers markets or in the supermarket, I can’t think of anything…

Blog anniversary: Peach and Rosemary Cake

Blog anniversary: Peach and Rosemary Cake

One year. It’s been exactly one year since I started my blog bake and nourish! You know as you say that time goes by so quickly? I don’t feel that way about this past year. Because when I look back, it seems like it’s been…