For the cocoa , mint and chili cold brew you need fresh water, a pair of crushed cocoa beans, a few slices of red chili pepper and a twig of fresh mint. Let the brew rest in the fridge for the night and enjoy in the morning. No coffee needed!
Homemade Nocino (green walnut liqueur) (a David Lebovitz recipe) On the 23 and 24th of June the green walnuts are traditionally harvested in Italy for the use of liqueur making. It’s when inside the shell the walnut is starting to form. No hurry, harvesting until mid July is still fine! 30 green, unripe walnuts 500g sugar 1l Vodka 2 sticks cinnamon 10 whole cloves the zest of a lemon (organic, not sprayed) Quarter the walnuts (PLEASE wear gloves, […]
Tiger nuts -also known as earth almonds- aren’t really nuts. They are tubers growing under the soil’s surface. Tiger nuts are loaded with vitamins and minerals, especially with vitamin C and E. Besides this, they are rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium and phosphorus. Tiger nut milk is already creamy and sweet without any supplements. I usually add vanilla, sometimes cardamom or cinnamon, when I want to give it a special flavour. For more sweetness you […]
mango + carrot + spinach smoothie 1 cup raw spinach 1 cup carrots 1 cup mango 1 tablespoon coconut flakes 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 lime, juiced 1 1/2 cup coconut water Blitz in your blender for about 30 seconds, or until smooth.
Do you remember my post about the many benefits of ayurvedic golden milk? Well, this is a light and vegan version of it. Curcumin, the active agent in turmeric is packed with anti-inflammatories and antioxidants. It has been proven to fight free radicals, to rejuvenate the cells, cleanse the liver, protect the heart, boost moods and support the brain. golden milk smoothie to-go 250ml almond or hazelnut milk 1 banana 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon turmeric […]
superfood smoothie 1 cup nut milk 1 ripe banana (fresh or frozen) 1 tablespoon raw cacao 1 tablespoon ground flax seed 1 tablespoon buckwheat sprouts 1 tablespoon bee pollen Blend all ingredients and enjoy!
Hydrating mini bar fresh water infused with strips of cucumber, lime and twigs of lemon balm cold brew Anastasia blend (by Kusmi) with orange slices fresh water infused with blackberries, blueberries and twigs of mint a little pot of sea salt to add some grains after the workout
Matcha literally means “powdered tea.” In Japan, originally it has been used to aid in the practice of meditation. Matcha is rich in a rare amino acid known as L-Theanine, which creates alpha waves in the brain – a state of relaxed alertness. This is about focus and attentiveness without the side effects of being over-caffeinated. Another health benefit comes from a potent antioxidant called Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) that exists in quantities up to 20 times […]
homemade granola 2 handful almonds 1 large handful dried mulberries (or dried apricots) 1 tablespoon coconut oil 8 Medjool dates 1 large handful dried goji berries 2 tablespoons honey 100g mixed seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 100g rolled oats 100ml water Remove stones and hard ends from the dates and chop each into quarters. Place in a container along with the dried goji berries (if they are very dry and hard). Cover with the water leaving […]