raspberry quinoa muffins with an almond crumb (vegan)
This garden breathes beautifully of our time here, and we are deeply grateful for the gifts it has given. notes I often make these muffins based on this Plum Millet Cake recipe. The sweet almond crumb adds a delicious crunchy texture that contrasts nicely with the raspberries’ sourness. These muffins are tender, fragrant, and light. […]
chocolate-hazelnut truffles & pecan-cardamom date balls
These make a wonderfully healthy addition to a festive celebration. You can wrap them up in some recycled paper, or a ribbon with a bit of nature tucked in somewhere for a well-wisher or loved one. They are always appreciated. Some other ideas are these homemade raw halvah, zesty mango bliss balls, chocolate-covered caramels, salted tahini caramel balls, […]
apple almond oat slice & a flower mandala
The clouds opened up and offered us an offering, and now, at this moment, we are soaking up the rain, sun, and light. and feeling truly blessed in seeing all this sweet unknown… tips Leave the skins on the apples as they give the slice a beautiful red blush. I have tried this with many fruits, my […]
tropical fruit nut balls (vegan)
We visited this piece of paradise in December last year as my partner’s friend had decided to celebrate his 50th there. What a wonderful place to mark a milestone. A perfect place to slow the pace down, relax, rejuvenate……..to do whatever one desires. Ahhh, to be back there……and it looks like this will happen just […]
date chocolate balls (vegan)
The festive season brings with it many treats. Usually associated with over-indulgence and richness. But, not these special treats. A friend of mine, Caroline, brought these delectable treats over on New Year’s Eve. Now, when she told me she was bringing ‘Chocolate Date Balls’, I visualised the decadent, sugary variety. One bit of these proved […]
almond butter
Spring is here, and the garden is exploding with colours and fragrance. The Jasmin is in full bloom, and the wisteria is in its full, lilac beauty. This also means there is so much work to do in this explosion of growth and enthusiasm. I just unloaded my car with bags and bags of manure […]
health crunch muesli cookies (vegan)
Happiness = Getting up early First rain Yellow leaves falling A big girl who will still sit in your lap sometimes A big boy that still needs hugs, all the time The first green salad from the garden Golden afternoon light. Little, white jasmine flowers falling on the ground, waiting to be picked up, and […]
