If you think you need expensive and exotic vegetables and fruits or extraordinary superfoods to be healthy, then you are wrong. Seasonal vegetables and fruits bought locally are a brilliant source of not only delicious taste, but also vitamins, micro elements, freshness and health. And Spring is a perfect time to introduce more vegetables and … Continue reading seasonal eating – vegetables & fruits – with free calendar
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farming with passion – how you can benefit from supporting the local farmers (interview)
Ever since we started travelling around Scotland, I was very curious to see how people live in tiny villages or on farms in the middle of nowhere. How is it when your life is far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, from work 9 to 5, with a completely different rhythm. The … Continue reading farming with passion – how you can benefit from supporting the local farmers (interview)
all veggies you didn’t know you can eat raw
We are so used to prepare certain foods in a certain way, don't you feel a bit bored with your cooking choices? When it comes to veggies we usually prepare them in a same way - cooked, pickled or raw. Typically we use raw so called "salad veggies" like: cucumber, cabbage, lettuce, bell peppers or … Continue reading all veggies you didn’t know you can eat raw
raw beetroot, avocado and halloumi salad (with awesome sun-dried tomato dip)
When I said that my previous raw beetroot salad was delicious, I didn't know it can be even better. OMG! this salad is amazing! First of all creamy sun-dried tomato dip is perfect with avocado. We have plenty of textures: crunchy beetroot, creamy and mushy avocado, crispy rocket leaves and firm golden halloumi cheese. Trying … Continue reading raw beetroot, avocado and halloumi salad (with awesome sun-dried tomato dip)
raw beetroot salad, and my brain vs my body
If my brain and my body could have a conversation, it would look more or less like that: Brain: Oh Body life is hard, let's just sit on the sofa and eat ice cream all day! Body: No f***ing way! I don't want to be bloated and in constant crave for something sweet! Brain: C'mon … Continue reading raw beetroot salad, and my brain vs my body
eat it! don’t bin-it! the edible parts of vegetables you usually put to rubbish
Did you know that some parts of vegetables that you usually put to rubbish are in fact edible? If you buy veggies from the farmers market or in small local shops, often you can get broccoli, cauliflower or carrots as a whole veg - with leaves and stems. When I was getting my veg delivery … Continue reading eat it! don’t bin-it! the edible parts of vegetables you usually put to rubbish
green veggie shakshuka
Green veggies shakshuka recipe is a result of my empty fridge. Waiting for my groceries delivery I had to figure out what to make for breakfast only with couple leftovers I had in my fridge and freezer. One lonely green bell pepper, some spring greens, couple spring onions. For a change my freezer is full … Continue reading green veggie shakshuka