While traveling through deserted Spain on our way to Portugal, I thought I’d give you the recipe of an extremely delicious and spicy chutney that I made a few weeks ago for Ramblas, a veggiemarket I was selling food on. Read more about what we are up to in Portugal. These ingredients gave me 4 jars of …

This recipe came to me, while I was cooking the previous recipe Quick Black lentils, greens, red beetroot and sheep feta and gave me a real ‘Eureka’ kind of excitation. The great thing is that my kids loved them too, while for other falafels they raise their noses taking one or two bites when I’m lucky. I …

7 JUNE 2018 Whenever I come home from teaching yoga, I always feel sooo hungry! I am that kind of person that becomes ‘hangry’ too, if I don’t get my food straight away. So I like to have some things prepared already in the fridge, so I can make a wholesome meal in a jiffy. …

I really had a fun time yesterday, giving a workshop at the school of my kids on ‘healthy lunchboxes’. It was the idea of an other mom and I was most happy to join her! I even cancelled a yinyoga class for it. Sorry, dear students, I really wanted to do this once. The school …

Have you noticed them already? The yellow little buds popping up in the grass here and there, like everywhere. The dandelion is an extremely powerful detoxifying plant. Isn’t it wonderful how nature gives us exactly what we need at exactly the right time?! Since the old days its fresh leaves have been used during Spring …

Did you know that mung beans are a basic ingredient of an Ayurvedic detox? They are so nutritious and full of anti-oxidants at the same time, that I try to eat them as much as I can, in different varieties. This time I experimented with a raw version, but because of the soaking and sprouting …

PrintRed Lentil-Leek-Zucchini SoupPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins  This soup is light in taste, but satisfying as it comes to nutrients and proteins. You won’t be left hungry! The herbs will boost your metabolism and digestion.Course: Main Course, SoupCuisine: All, IndianServings: 8 portionsCalories: 150 kcalIngredients 2 Leek 4 Carrot 2 stalks Celeri 1 onion 1 garlic 1 handful white cabbage 2 Zucchini 1 tsp black mustard seeds  1 tsp cumin seeds 2 cm fresh ginger grated 3 cm fresh turmeric grated 3 lime …

PrintSpread à la PuttanescaPrep Time2 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time7 mins  Homemade spread is a little bit of extra work, but so tasty and good for you. Forget the conservatifs and bad fattys. Course: Appetizer, SnackCuisine: ItalianServings: 20 servingsCalories: 50 kcalIngredients 200 g sunflower seeds soaked  150 g sun dried tomatoes half dried 5 tbsp olive oil or the oil of the tomatoes 2 tsp capers 1/2 tsp black pepper fresh, to taste 2 pinch Sea salt to taste 1 tsp tomato paste 1 handful parsley cut  1/2 clove garlic …