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With Christmas just around the corner, we’re getting closer to indulging in our favourite festive treats that are reserved for the Christmas period. If I had to choose just one cake to eat for the rest of my life, it would probably be this one – my mum’s Gingerbread Loaf Cake, in Poland known as Piernik. The perfect combination of warming spices and sweet chocolate, the flavours work together to hug you with Christmas warmth and cosiness.
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Let’s face it – the snack aisle can be a tempting but treacherous place. Rows upon rows of flashy packaging and enticing promises, but what about the stuff we can’t pronounce? That’s where homemade oat bites swoop in like caped crusaders, rescuing us from the snack-time dilemma. Not only are they ridiculously easy to make (seriously, a caveman could do it), but you also get to control what goes into them. No mystery ingredients, just pure, unadulterated yumminess that you can whip up in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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It’s that time of the year again, when ghouls and goblins come out to play, and we all get to unleash our inner artists. Yep, I’m talking about Halloween and the enchanting art of pumpkin carving. In this post, I’m going to take you on a journey through the history of Halloween and pumpkin carving and share my own pumpkin carving shenanigans from the past two years. And as a bonus, I’ll give you a pro tip on drying those tasty pumpkin seeds, and ideas for delicious ways to use your pumpkin leftovers !
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If you try to stick to a healthy diet, there are certain foods you’ll inevitably end up missing and craving. After all, who doesn’t love cake? Or cookies? Or pancakes? Luckily, almost everything can be recreated in a healthier version. Today, I want to share with you my version of high protein pancakes. They taste great, they look incredible, and they’re packed with protein, vital for maintaining healthy muscle. Paired with a rich selection of toppings, they’ll create a nutritious, balanced, filling meal that will satisfy you for a long time. With no regrets!
This recipe just screams autumn. Perfectly aromatic and warming, it’s a little piece of heaven in every bite. And it’s easy to make too! Autumn baking doesn’t get much better than this.
To me, September screams apples. Seasonal summer fruits are only a memory (goodbye, strawberry season – you will be missed!) and apples become my go-to fruits. One of the simplest healthy – but delicious – apple snacks you can make only requires 2 ingredients!
Today, I want to share one of my new favourite recipes. I mentioned it in my July 2021 post as one of my greatest discoveries of the month. Aromatic and full of flavour, this Thai basil ketjap manis turkey is extremely versatile and will perfectly work as the meat protein source on your lunch/dinner plate, accompanied by a source of complex carbs (think rice or pasta) and some steamed veggies (I recommend tenderstem broccoli). It can also be used in stir fry, wraps, or even as a sandwich filler!
Another month has gone and we’re now closer to 2022 than 2020. Where do all the days go?! Time flies so fast. Last month, I decided to post a summary of my highlights of June 2021. I feel like it’ll be nice to look back on in the future, so I decided to make it a tradition and write up an overview of July 2021 as well. In all honesty, things I did at the beginning of the month feel like such a distant past, I’m actually amazed with how much I manage to fit in one month. One thing’s sure – I’m really good at keeping myself busy all the time.
After a while without porridge recipes, I’m about to bless you with a second one this month (and it may not be the last!). Porridge – also known as oatmeal – is one of my favourite breakfast foods. Not only healthy and nutritious, but also so, so delicious! It’s a perfect base that can carry almost any flavour. Carrot cake, banana, coconut… the possibilities are endless. I’ve even seen recipes for savoury porridge, though I’m yet to try those out. Today, I want to share a recipe for turmeric pear porridge.
It’s been a while since I last posted a porridge recipe, so here it is! A steaming fresh, summery porridge with mango and pecan nuts. Not a flavour I ever thought I would try, but the world belongs to the brave, right? It’s actually really tasty and I’m buzzing to share it with you.
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