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Vegan walnut fig bars

Vegan walnut fig bars

Although I am not vegan, I do like to experiment with vegan baking. But sometimes I find it hard to discover great recipes that don’t ask for fancy or processed substitutes. Or use a ton of sugar, making it a vegan but yet unhealthy treat.…

Rhubarb almond bars

Rhubarb almond bars

When growing up, we had a great variety of fruits in our garden. My favorites were raspberries and strawberries. It was exciting to watch them grow, and my brother and I could barely wait for them to be ripe enough to eat. And once they…

What I’m thankful for … healthy pecan pie

What I’m thankful for … healthy pecan pie

Although Thanksgiving is already over, it’s always a good idea to be thankful and eat pie! Since I lived in the US, thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It’s all about spending time with your loved ones and cooking and eating delicious food. while…

Buddha Bowl

Buddha Bowl

For the last couple of weeks, I have been baking and posting a lot of sweet recipes. And I love sweets as you might have noticed. But as much, I love savory dishes full of flavor and nutrients. When cooking, I prefer straightforward recipes that…

Vegan baking … chai-spiced upside down plum cake

Vegan baking … chai-spiced upside down plum cake

Vegan, vegetarian, paleo … the food world is full of different philosophies that try to tell us which foods to eat and which to ban from our plates. Personally, I don’t believe in labels when it comes to my food choices. For me, they represent…

A word about sugar … sugar-free banana bread

A word about sugar … sugar-free banana bread

Sugar has always been quite a controversial topic for me. On the one hand, I know the health damages sugar can cause and on the other hand, I love cake, pastries, and sweet treats. So how can that work? I have to admit I’m struggling ……