by Vera | Sep 3, 2018 | Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Pesto is one of the simplest dips/sauces that you can make in no time. Basil Pesto is, of course, the unbeatable classic, but I like to play with variations and try new combinations with different herbs and nuts. Whether spinach, basil or rocket, pesto is always a...
by Vera | Aug 31, 2018 | Fall, Spring, Summer
We have just returned from Italy and I’m still running on Italian food. Although tomatoes are not among my favorite vegetables, I find them wonderful, mixed with garlic and basil, served -of course- with a slice of fine toast. When it comes to bread, I know...
by Vera | Aug 28, 2018 | Fall, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Sweets, Vegetarian
Ingredients (24 cm diameter form) 500g mixed Summer fruits (eg: raspberries, apricots, blueberries, strawberries) 4 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon corn or potato starch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 180g Kambly Dinkel Almond Sable 30g butter, soft Cream or ice cream for...
by Vera | Aug 23, 2018 | Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Italy, a country of pizza and pasta in a nutshell, but it offers so much more. Honestly, I can not get enough of this beautiful country. I visit it every year, but I feel like even a lifetime is too short to see and try everything. The key to their wonderful cuisine...
by Vera | Aug 19, 2018 | Fall, Recipes, Summer, Sweets, Vegetarian
Ingredients: 240 g Filo dough 200 g tree nuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground a pinch of cloves 160 g butter, melted Syrup: 1 lemon zest 220 g water 300 g sugar a pinch of cinnamon Prep.time: Baking time: You’ll need: Spaghetti cutter, Food Processor Boil the...
by Vera | Aug 16, 2018 | Fall, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Summer, Sweets, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients (makes 6 popsicles): 480 coconut yogurt 1 tablespoon native coconut butter 1 ½ tablespoons agave syrup 150 g mango, cut into small pieces 2 passion fruit, only juice without seeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Prep.time: 10 minutes Cooling time:...
