salted tahini caramel balls (vegan)
These lovely, luxurious bite-sized balls of salted tahini caramel are so satisfying after a meal. They are covered in a simple, sweet maple glaze with equal amounts of maple syrup and coconut oil. When the cold balls are dipped into the glaze, it instantly hardens, creating magic! VIOLAS in the garden, add them to salads, […]
golden pistachio cardamom cookies (vegan)
These golden oat cookies contain very little flour, and because of that, they are a bit crumbly to mould. Use a heaped round tablespoon to measure the cookie dough and flatten it with damp fingers. If you find the cookie dough sticking, dip the spoon in water and then use wet fingers to push the […]
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 […]
baklava
It’s the end of our first winter in Portugal—just beautiful. I wish I could express the loveliness that surrounded us this morning. The light was awe-inspiring, golden and clear, clean and divine. There are two magnolia trees right outside the entrance door, so I see them every time I come and go. In Winter, they […]
