Cookies and bars

Hand-size bites to satisfy that sweet tooth.

Red Currant and Apricot Crumble Cake

Red Currant and Apricot Crumble Cake

Looking outside my window, it seems that summer is finally over. This past weekend I was still outside enjoying the sun, but today it’s grey and rainy in Munich. I can’t believe that the summer months have passed by so rapidly. Why does it always…

Gluten-free black bean brownies

Gluten-free black bean brownies

I love to search for new recipes and explore alternative baking methods or ingredients. While my primary source is wonderful online blogs, I enjoy browsing real paper cook and baking books (find the sites and books that most inspire me here). One of the first “healthy”…

Cashew Cranberry Granola Bars

Cashew Cranberry Granola Bars

Eating healthy on the go is a tricky one. While there are more and more healthy food spots opening up, I still don’t find it easy to eat healthy food when you are out and about especially if you are looking for a quick unprocessed…

Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies

Who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookies? There is something so simple and comforting about them. The crunchy feeling when you bite into them and then the taste of dark creamy chocolate – amazing! When living in New York City I found the best chocolate chip…

Happy Holidays … food tastes better when shared

Happy Holidays … food tastes better when shared

To me, food is much more than nutrition. When shared with others, it’s community, joy, celebration, laughter, and love. That’s what the holidays are all about. Spending time with your loved ones, gathering around a big dinner table, and sharing food and stories. I usually…

A word about superfoods … matcha gingerbread cookies

A word about superfoods … matcha gingerbread cookies

Açaí, chia seeds, matcha, turmeric, maca, spirulina, … there are so many superfoods that are supposed to make you feel the best version of yourself. Although I think that by following a balanced diet you should not need any supplements, I do like to incorporate…