Olà todos! We’ve recently made the move to the beautiful region of Tomar, nestled in the heart of central Portugal. Our new home is a charming farm surrounded by peaceful landscapes and rich history. This place has already begun to feel like a sanctuary, …
Experiment: A Sweet Surprise! Lately, I’ve been preserving chestnuts by the kilo — this lovely autumn staple is now a key ingredient in so many of my creations. One experiment, in particular, stood out this week: a cake blending my homemade chestnut cream with edamame! …
Yesterday I went to say goodbye to our friends here in the little village Azias in North Portugal, as we are preparing to go to the Center of the country for winter. Since they have already showed how much they love my culinary presents when …
Today, we had dear friends coming over for a visit. This, living very remote in the north portuguese mountains, is a quite rare occasion. Thus, my joy was even bigger to be able to host lovely people – and to serve them a vegan snack …
These crackers are made from the leftovers from almond milk blending (the pulp). They are super easy to prepare and very nice! Enjoy them with a spread of your choice or just like this in between meals as a snack.
The bread used for Shawarma as well as for Gyros is a soft, round flatbread that, originating from the Middle East, where it has been a staple for thousands of years, that has no pocket, thus cannot be sliced open. It’s traditionally just folded over …
Recently, I finally took the plunge into vegan cheesecake baking — long overdue! 😊 Instead of making a traditional cheesecake, which requires a hefty amount of cream cheese, I decided to put my own spin on it and make a cheese tart, incorporating some apples …
The next Greek recipe made vegan that I’d like to present is Sokolatopita, a traditional Greek chocolate cake. If you’ve visited Greece or enjoyed Greek food in restaurants around the world, you probably know that Greek desserts are often soaked in super-sweet syrup—something that can …
We love making our own fresh fruit juice from time to time, choosing from whatever fruits are available in the house and satisfying our spontaneous cravings. However, when it comes the time to wash the dishes, my husband would often stop me and say, “You …
There are incredibly many possible variations on a quiche, it is wonderful! I love to make quiche with oil dough, and I am happy to share my recipe with you – super simple to prepare and nicely crunchy at the edges. I recommend to prebake …
This puff pastry is actually easy to prepare and I truly enjoyed taking this challenge that I have been trying to avoid so far as I believed that it would be difficult … But thanks to an inspiration that I got by watching Bea’s youtube …
Bread making is in fact very easy. What you need is flour, water, salt and a rising agent. These you knead well – we don’t need any machine for that, as God provided us with the best kneading tools that don’t cost money and don’t …
Welcome to day 3, Austrian cuisine plant-based. Austria’s culinary heritage is rich with hearty, flavorful dishes that have been passed down through generations. One of the most beloved traditions is the Brettljausn, a rustic and satisfying platter typically enjoyed in cozy mountain huts and Styrian …
Today, I’m thrilled to share a recipe that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen—Crunchy Vegan Grissini. These delightful breadsticks are the perfect snack for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party, looking for a quick bite, or simply craving something crunchy. So yummie, …
This week is an absolute delight as my Belgian husband, Indra, and I immerse ourselves in a culinary adventure, celebrating Belgian cuisine with a vegan twist. Our kitchen has transformed into a playground of flavors and creativity, as we experiment and reinvent traditional Belgian recipes …
When it comes to lovingly combine ingredients to a tasteful meal, the best way to create something is let it flow, not thinking too much but following your intuition. It might not always turn out the way you imagined it. But this is exactly the …
These fine pastries made from carrots, are inspired by a typical portuguese cake called Bolo de Cenoura (Carrot Cake), and connect the “rusticness” of traditional portuguese cuisine with the moderness of american cake pops. Living in Portugal, I just HAD to make a vegan version …
Today I am introducing our holy Quinta Bread recipe, a testament to simplicity and natural taste. Crafted with a blend of white and whole wheat flour, just a touch of dried yeast, salt, and water, this bread embodies the essence of our life on Earth, …