All posts tagged: vegan

homemade coconut milk and a book recommendation

7. January 2016
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To start the New Year fresh and clean I’d like to present you a recipe from Meredith Baird’s Coconut Kitchen, one of my Christmas books. During the summer holidays in Bali I had the chance to literally get immersed in the endless benefits of the coconut, from delicately perfumed body oils, emerald green coconut herbal oil against mosquito bites and sunburn to fresh coconut water and Dadar cakes for breakfast…. Christmas time has been too busy to start out trying new […]

curried butternut squash soup

22. October 2015
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Dinner / Lunch / Soups

When it comes to butternut squash soup I’m usually on the  heavily gingered spicy side. Minimalist Baker’s suggestion is subtly spiced, soul-warming, silky, coconut-infused and surprisingly different.   Curried butternut squash soup (recipe by Minimalist Baker) 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2 shallots, thinly diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small butternut squash a pinch of sea salt and black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 400ml light coconut milk 500ml vegetable broth 2-3 tablespoons maple […]

minimalist gazpacho

23. July 2015
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It’s great eating outdoors. After all, everything tastes better outside. At times I love to indulge in the Victorian fashion for packing everything from mint sauce to silver teaspoons and starched napkins into a picnic basket heading to my favourite place by the lakes. However, usually I choose the simple approach for outdoor lunches. A chilled gazpacho, bread and olive oil are quickly taken to a shady place in the garden or to a sun chair on the balcony. minimalist gazpacho […]

garden rose syrup

8. July 2015
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Jams + Preserves / Sweets

My garden rose syrup is the start from every rose scented summer treat, from rose jam to rose petal ice cream. Early in the morning I go out in the garden and gather a basketful of newly opened rose blossoms. They are best picked after the dew has dried, but before the oil has driven off by the sun at ten or eleven. The petals must be strained out before adding sugar and reducing the rose […]

this super pretty breakfast….

8. March 2015
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Breakfast

…. has been inspired by Amy Chaplin’s brilliant book at home in the whole food kitchen. Her coconut and quinoa pancakes are completely flour- and gluten-free, though unexpectedly tasty and tender.  If you want to go for the vegan version just replace the egg for a “chia egg”. The pancakes are prepared in a minute provided you haven’t forgotten to soak the quinoa before you went to bed. The slight citrus flavour of the pancakes went […]

raw vegan (divine) layered cake with raspberry and chocolate

21. February 2015
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Cakes + Cookies

This beauty of a cake was given to me by lovely Cora. It is a raw vegan layered cake, a species of cake that has always intrigued me, and yet I had never tried one. After the first taste I knew, this cake is worth all the cashews and the fridge and freezer waiting times. Yes, in fact,  I am making a mini version just now for my Sunday guests. Holding my thumbs that it […]

7 days juice detox: day 7

11. September 2014
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Last day! I’m looking forward to using my teeth again. Tomorrow I’ll have a huge green salad with grilled goat cheese.. 08:00     cup of hot water with a slice of lemon 10:00     Sweet Beet Smoothie 13:00     Pear ‘n’ Parsnip 16:00     Sweet Beet Smoothie 19:00     Pear ‘n’ Parsnip before sleep: a cup fennel tea with a teaspoon Manuka honey The recipes: Sweet Beet Smoothie (yields 2 […]

7 days juice detox: day 5

7. September 2014
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Overabundance of apples and grapes in our garden! So today’s menu contains a lot of non alcoholic Rosé and non alcoholic White Wine, because the grapes in full ripeness don’t allow much storage. 08:00     cup of hot water with a slice of lemon 10:00     Non Alcoholic Rosé 13:00     juice master’s detox special 16:00     Non Alcoholic White Wine 19:00     juice master’s detox special before sleep: mulled Non Alcoholic […]

7 days juice detox: day 4

6. September 2014
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  08:00     cup of hot water and a Ginger Shot (aka Healthy Espresso) 10:00     Utterly Orange 13:00     Greyhound Soup 16:00     Dreamy Detox 19:00     Greyhound Soup before sleep: Kusmi Tea Detox Grapefruit (can’t get enough of it!) Purple potatoes make grey soup. It does’nt look too appetizing but gives you the unique opportunity to present your brightest china and flowers without the food stealing the show! […]