THIS MIGHT BE THE EASIEST AND TASTIEST GRANOLA YOU WILL EVER MAKE You all may already know that I love oatmeal. In one of my earlier posts, I shared one of the ways I eat my oatmeal – with fruits. In todays post, I share another means of eating the healthy, delicious, versatile oatmeal. My husband and I try to…
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MOVIE NIGHT SNACKS – ROASTED CHICKPEAS
DELICIOUS SAVORY ROASTED CHICKPEAS During the cold months, I am very comfortable just sitting at home and watching one of my favorite shows. I know very well that when watching a movie or show, I am very likely to get peckish and snack on whatever is available at home. In these moments, you are left with what is in your…
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WHAT IS A PLANT BASED DIET?
I EAT A MORE PLANT BASED DIET. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? VEGETARIAN? VEGAN? PESCETARIAN? SEMI-VEGETARIAN (FLEXITARIAN) I was never one to look at the vegetarian foods on a menu card. My meals were centered around the animal protein. Scenario: I receive my menu card, skip the starter because I would rather have dessert. I head on to the beef and…
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CRISPY TOFU IN SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
CRISPY TOFU IN SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE | VEGAN DINNER RECIPES My husband and I were recently at a lovely restaurant here in The Netherlands. It was a buffet dinner so we had a whole lot of options to pick from. This included meat dishes, sushi, cheeses and tons of desserts. Right at the corner was a Wok chef. You…
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HEALTHY NO-COOK FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SNACKS ON-THE-GO
WHAT HEALTHY, TASTY, NO-COOK FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NIBBLES CAN YOU TAKE TO WORK? – YOU ASK! You may never have heard this before but I will tell you now that The Netherlands has the yummiest snacks I have tasted ever. They may not have the best dinners, as it is typically all just mashed up – Stamppot; or fries. But…
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PIPE RIGATE PASTA WITH MUSSELS IN PESTO CREAM SAUCE, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL
PIPE RIGATE PASTA WITH MUSSELS IN PESTO CREAM SAUCE, CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL | A DEFINITE “MUST TRY” Ever wondered how to pick the right pasta for your meals? I have a very simple rule. With really thick, creamy sauces, I tend to go with tubular pastas such a rigate or penne. Because of their shape, these kind of pasta…
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AVOCADO – SUPERFOOD. HEALTH BENEFITS TO HEART AND BRAIN
LET US TALK AVOCADO – SUPERFOOD. DO YOU FRY AVOCADOS? I enjoy cooking. It happens to be one of my favorite hobbies. So it is no surprise that I have an interest in different foods and their health benefits. I also follow a lot of food pages and channels on the internet. Recently I stumbled upon a recipe which included…
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NIGERIAN AKARA RECIPE – A NIGERIAN, VEGAN BREAKFAST DISH
.EASY NIGERIAN AKARA RECIPE. SO DELICIOUS YOU WILL ASK FOR MORE I remember so clearly my childhood days and how much I looked forward to saturdays in Nigeria. Besides “Cadbury’s breakfast television” that showed the best cartoons and kids shows every saturday morning, Saturday was also the day when we would usually eat akara in my home. Akara is described…
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OATMEAL WITH BLUEBERRIES AND RASPBERRIES – HEALTHY BREAKFAST IDEAS
A HEALTHY BREAKFAST IDEA THAT EVERYONE WILL ENJOY My relationship with oatmeal started pretty early. I saw my mum eat oatmeal as a child but I was way more interested in the sweeter cereals like Crunchy nuts and some other delicious cereals. If the cereal was not already coated in sugar, I would toss in lots of sugar to satisfy…
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YUMMY BANANA PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE | OVERRIPE BANANA RECIPE
WONDERING WHAT TO DO WITH OVERRIPE BANANAS? TRY OUT THIS OVERRIPE BANANA RECIPE – PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE There are three kinds of people. Those who eat only unripe bananas, those who eat them ripe and those who do not care. I fall under the first category of people. If my bananas are not slightly green and hard,…
