WINTER GOODNESS BOWL
We're working and working on all things not food related at the moment so I've been a little removed from social media. I hope you haven't forgotten about my and my little corner in cyber space! Today I'm here to share a winter goodness bowl filled with all things good in winter, quite self-explanatory I guess, haha. I struggled to come up with a good name to sum up what this meal is so I settled for the easiest and most obvious possible in the end.
The base flavour going through this bowl is one of my current favourite spices; ras el hanout. It's a North African spice mix that I think can differ slightly depending on where you buy it but it always bring a warm spicy note to whatever you add it to. For the bowl I rubbed the pumkin in it as well as the warm chickpeas. To counter the warmth of these components I made some quick pickled onion which also adds a beautiful colour. It also has steamed kale because now bowl like this is complete without some greens. Kale is great at this time of year even in Sweden where it's getting increasingly cold so it seemed like the obvious choice. I decided to steam it as opposed to massaging it because it seems more suitable for the colder weather, but you could of course prepare it the way you like it best!
I serve it all up with some quinoa but any grain you like would work well, my favourite is usually brown rice or some other more hearty grain with a meal like this. Quinoa happened to be the grain I had around as I made the bowl and it worked really well but don't be afraid to be creative with your food and change things up. We all feel like and crave different things at different times so follow your instincts.Read more
MY 10 FAVOURITE VEGAN BEAUTY PRODUCTS
Since starting my Youtube Channel I've had a few requests to share my skincare routine and/or favourite products. Today I'm here to adhere to your requests with my 10 favourite vegan beauty products. As I'm no beauty expert and don't use that many products on a day to day basis I think this should really be my 10 favourite vegan hygiene products but that just doesn't sound all that sexy.
I've got a little bit of everything on my list but purely the things I use daily or almost daily. No make up has been included in the video but if you would like me to share my fave vegan make up just give me a shout, ok? Or maybe you'd like to know what else I do on a daily basis to feel and look my best? Talk to me.Read more
CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP W/ BUTTER BEANS
I hope you are all well and that you didn't miss me too much over the weekend, hehe. I meant to post this recipe for my creamy mushroom soup last Saturday but as Faye and I were hosting our first yoga + food event on Sunday I ended up being very busy. The event turned out the way we planned it though and our guests left with radiant smiles which was the best reward a girl could get. We did take some photos and video of the evening and I can't wait to put it all together and share it with you.
With that said I am right now in Dubai working with Rob on a video project, i.e. I've got my hands full. I want to edit the video as soon as I can though, with all the memories from the evening clear in my mind, so stay tuned. Until that's finished I have a few other fun things lined up for you here on the blog and on my youtube channel. Like this yummy soup!
One of our sponsors for the yoga + food event was Oatly, you know the awesome Swedish company who make various products from oats that replace many dairy related products. They actually sent me whole supple of yummy stuff to use in my cooking and one of the items was their oat based cooking cream. I love using this cream for mushroom pasta but as I just posted a recipe for pasta and I for a long time wanted to make my own creamy mushroom soup I decided to do just that.Read more
CURRY FRIED RICE
Here comes a little bit of mid-week dinner inspiration for you guys with this curry fried rice. It goes super well with the apple chutney deluxe I posted last week! Now that we've cleared that up I'd like to say that I'm getting so excited for this weekend and my first ever real life cooking event. If you haven't heard about it yet I'm hosting a Yoga + Food event this Sunday at The Yoga Flat in Copenhagen with my friend Faye who you might have seen in my last 'what I ate today' video. The day of the event is coming closer so quickly now and I can't believe it's this weekend. It's going to be so much fun and I can't wait to share what we've been working on with you guys as well when the day has passed.
And when the event day has gone I'll be headed back to Dubai for work the next day so I'm a busy bee at the moment. It feels really good, I like having things to do and complete, makes me feel strangely calm and like I'm growing a little taller. Do you guys feel like that too when you're life feels a little like a whirlwind? Like you're going to come out the other side with a new perspective?Read more
APPLE CHUTNEY DELUXE
Even though it's been quite a tumultuous week for most people around the world, and everyone's wondering what's going to become reality now, I have been able to enjoy the most beautiful winter weather. I hope there has been things in your life too that makes you remember that you are still you, the world still has many wonderful wonders and that being open is the way forward even though so many things might make you want to close up. I'm not quite sure where apple chutney comes into all of this but maybe you have a better idea?
Apple season has been here for a while and the markets are full of Swedish apples even though the snow is now laying heavy outside the window. A little earlier than I thought this would happen I might add. The apples for the chutney pictured in this post however were picked at the very beginning of the season, it's just taken me a very long time to get around to sharing the recipe. It's a chutney with everything I imagined goes in a chutney, maybe not the most traditional of chutneys but yummy nonetheless. Perfect along with Indian dishes or even on your toast, that's how Rob has been eating it. Next week I'll share what I like to pair it with though so stay tuned for that.
Now I'm off to enjoy my newest hobby; macrame. I bought some pots at a thrift market this morning and can't wait to make some plant hangers for them. Have you guys ever tried macrame? And do you have any good resource tips? Want to learn more, more, more. But before you tell me about that enjoy the recipe and remember that love conquers all! x
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CINNAMON APPLE MUFFINS W/ CASHEW FROSTING
Good Morning,
Today is a strange day to be posting about muffins I think. Today is the day the USA elected Donald Trump to be their president. That is even stranger. A man that denies climate change, wants to ban abortion and who’s seemingly a xenophobe. After listening to his speech this morning it seems there’s also a big portion of delusion rumbling around there too. The world today seems a lot more skew than yesterday and at the same time not at all; it’s just been put into print yet again. The last couple of years have been rather dark in the way people have expressed their beliefs. I want to say the only way is up from here but I have a feeling there’s a little more down coming from where I’m standing, in my idealist gone pessimist boots, so maybe cinnamon apple muffins are in need. What do you think?
They are sweet and filled with apple in all shapes and forms quite like this earth is filled with people. They do not deny climate change and therefore are of course vegan. And they definitely don’t want to ban abortion or shut people out. They are something we can share when forces pull us apart. They are also just cinnamon apple muffins with cashew frosting and I hope you like them as I will now leave this space to try cheer myself up. I’ll also try to be less pretentious for the rest of the day, promise. x
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BEETS AND BEANS SPREAD SANDWICH
It's the first weekend in a long time that just feels like a weekend here in Sweden. I woke up slowly and found my way to my new desk to write this note to you. Whilst being on route is exciting and offers much inspiration it's these moments I long for. And to be honest feel the most inspired by. Having time on my hands to just be is probably what makes me want to do more, more so than anything else. So, here I sit at my desk feeling incredibly lucky and cosy and hoping that you are feeling the same way. And now I want to share this new recipe with you that brings colour to an otherwise rather grey season here in Sweden; a beet and beans spread sandwich.
A long time ago a reader asked me to share some ideas for sandwiches and whilst I posted this smoked butter bean houmous and picninc sandwich this summer there hasn't been many sandwiches on this blog. Mainly because I eat very little bread due to my gluten intolerance. I usually save my moments of bread induced joy for when I'm at restaurants and simply can't resist. Hoping that it won't cause me pain (and I always take these as a protective measure). In this post however I'm using a new favourite store bought gluten free bread from a brand available here in Sweden called Fazer. Since making this sandwich for the photos I haven't found it in store again. Maybe that's a good thing though, the amount of ingredients in store bought bread creeps me out a little - probably shouldn't have too much of it.Read more
WHAT I ATE TODAY VLOG + AND EXCITING NEWS
Last week I was a little M.I.A. but actually this whole month I've been a little distant and as some of you might have gathered from my spartan posts and social media updates I've been travelling. Now I'm finally back home in our little red house in Sweden and it feels so good. I've been able to get a lot of things done today that I've been wanting to finish and sort out for so long, yes! One of those things has been to edit this 'what I ate' vlog from almost a month ago, omg, of when my awesome friend and fantastic yogi Faye came to visit.
We spent the day planning and brain storming for some upcoming events that we want to put on together. They will be the perfect marriage between soulful sweaty yoga and nourishing vegan meals. And! The most exciting part about this post, in my opinion, is the fact that we will be hosting our first event this month. On November 20th, between 16.00-19.30, Faye and I will be ready at The Yoga Flat in Copenhagen to treat our guests to a cosy evening filled with fun asanas, a well deserved savasana and three courses of vegan yumminess. We're also planning some other treats for our guests but that's secret for now, but make sure to follow my instagram and facebook for sneak peaks of the preparations.
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PEAR AND CARAMEL TARTE | FROM JESSICAS PRESCOTT'S 'VEGAN GOODNESS'
This morning I'm writing to you from within a thick mist and it feels a little spooky and cosy at the same time. This post is cosy too because I'm sharing a deliciously rich pear and caramel tarte from Jessica Prescott's, of vegan food blog Wholy Goodness, new book Vegan Goodness. I actually received the book in the mail from the publisher and was so excited as I drove to the gas station where I pick up my packages that I forgot my photo ID. Luckily after the 30 minute drive the clerk was kind enough to (illegally) hand me my new book even though I couldn't prove I was really me. Since that day I've been hurrying here and there and it took me some time to actually get the chance to read the book and choose this recipe to share with you but finally here it is.
But first a few thoughts on the book itself! It's a colourful testament of vegan cooking that I think is suitable both for new vegans, people new to the kitchen and someone like me who likes fun ideas to incorporate in my day to day meals. Quite a few recipes are of things I've seen before elsewhere but I think they're great staples and therefore I think this book is especially good for people who'd like an introduction to whole food vegan cooking.
Jessica uses the whole spectrum of whole plant foods to create both quick eats and slow cooking meals as well as a bunch of sweet treats. It's great to have those quick fix sandwich fillings and salads for days when time is sparse and at the same time get an array of ideas for curries, tartes, pizzas and much more for meals to cook up when time allows. Many of the recipes in the book, like the mushroom stew or spinach and chickpea curry, are great for sharing with friends and family now that the weather's getting colder. Some would also be fantastic to bring to potlucks and dinner parties like the kale scones or the black bean brownies. Which brings me to the recipe I'm sharing with you today; the pear and caramel tarte.Read more
CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO W. PEAS AND MUSHROOMS
Hello,
At the moment I’m in hot heat Dubai, although it’s apparently cooling down for autumn. I’m enjoying the warmth and sunshine after a few months in Sweden either way and we’re getting some work done too which is great. I actually wanted to upload this recipe last weekend but battled with technology as I edited the video so here we are today instead. I think this recipe was worth the wait though, it’s an awesome cauliflower alfredo with added peas and mushrooms for texture and flavour.
I made this dish in this ‘what I ate today’ video for my youtube channel a little more than a month ago and the consensus was that I should share the recipe more formally and so I am. It’s quite a straight forward process to the delicious result but it does require quite a strong blender to make a smooth sauce. I did try to make a similar dish in the past using a hand blender and wasn’t impressed by the texture of the sauce. My thinking is that if you are using a weaker blender it might be god to blend for a longer time to make the sauce as smooth as possible.
Another little note is that you might want to add more or a little less liquid depending on the size of your cauliflower. I used a medium sized head for the recipe so just adjust accordingly. That of course goes for the other ingredients as well! Just remember that you are the queen/king/master of your kitchen and to make food the way you like to eat it. Now please enjoy the recipe, photos and video whilst I go off and soak up the sun – I really hope you like it! x
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A VISIT AT MANDELMANNS TRÄDGÅRDAR
Hello,
A few weeks ago, or actually a little over a month ago, Rob and I visited a beautiful market garden just outside Simrishamn called Mandelmanns Trädgårdar. Today I want to share a heap of photos from our time there with you along with some short snippets of text about our experience.
The south of Sweden, and Skåne, is really beautiful. Especially in the summer. It’s a perfect spot for short road trips to the coast, to Sweden’s most Southern tip and for stopping off at cute countryside cafes and road side vegetable and fruit stalls. Mandelmanns Trädgårdar is now on my top five list of things to do for anyone visiting the Swedish south with its beautiful flowers, delicious vegetables and cosy atmosphere.
Now enjoy all the photos and just to let you know this weekend is the last chance to visit this season. I sincerely recommend it. x
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