Tag: gluten-free

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…

Carrot Cake Porridge

Carrot Cake Porridge

What better way to start this long Easter weekend (in Germany, Friday and Monday are public holidays!) than with a breakfast that tastes like cake? This carrot cake porridge is the perfect Easter breakfast, and a nice change to other more traditional Easter treats like…

What I’m thankful for … healthy pecan pie

What I’m thankful for … healthy pecan pie

Although Thanksgiving is already over, it’s always a good idea to be thankful and eat pie! Since I lived in the US, thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It’s all about spending time with your loved ones and cooking and eating delicious food. while…

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Pancakes for breakfast are always a good idea. Especially when they are easy to make, tasty, and nutritious. These apple cinnamon pancakes check all the boxes. All you need is a blender! You toss in all ingredients, pulse until you have a smooth batter, and you…

Hazelnut Plum Cake (by Meike Peters)

Hazelnut Plum Cake (by Meike Peters)

These past few weeks I’ve been running around quite a lot: baking for a wedding, a dinner event at Meatingraum, one week of yoga in Santorini, and a week of hiking with my aunt in the Dolomites. While these were amazing experiences, I was so…