It is a gray rainy day here in Chicago. I am trying my best to tune into a positive wave instead of falling into depressive mood. Clearly, it's time to add some sun to my kitchen and bake our favorite oatmeal cookies. The whole process will take no ...
Recipes
Picnic Zucchini & Chocolate Muffins
Summer is a beautiful time when we are trying to eat as much fresh and colorful vegetables, fruits, berries as possible. It is also time of outdoor events and festivals in Chicago...Movies in the parks, theater on the lake, fireworks, and many other ...
Easy Nut Truffels
I recently shared a few pieces of my raw lemon cheese cake with my friend, and today I got a text from her, which I am incredibly thankful for. She said that it is so amazing that my vegan treats are usually much more easy than regular desserts and ...
How To Make Peanut Butter + Our Favorite PB Treats
Peanut butter was probably one of the most "American" foods which I was eager to try when I just came to the US. And one day I did. Since that time, our friendship with peanut butter has been growing stronger and stronger. Nutritious, quickly ...
Add More Colors To Your Day
We love to start our summer days with a nutritious smoothie. In my last post, I shared with you our favorite green smoothie recipes. Today I share more of our colorful breakfast options. I Purple Start 2 bananas 2 celery sticks (optional, but ...
Green Start. Three Smoothie Recipes
I am writing this post and hear birds singing from an opened balcony door. Summer has finally arrived...with its bright colors, fresh smells, and amazing sounds. My favorite time. Soon we will see an abundance of fresh greens at our local farmer's ...
Green Spirulina Popcorn
Who doesn't like popcorn? Maybe there are a few paeople, but we certainly do love it. We make popcorn from time to time, usually as a little movie night snack. But this week something incredible has happened. Last night we ate popcorn third time this ...
Salad, please!
Hi there! Today I am not writing a salad recipe. For me it was never an issue to create a salad. I almost never repeat the same one. The secret is simple. I usually use an easy formula: greens we have in the fridge+veggies we have in the fridge ...
Five Minute Apricot Balls
This is a quick snack that we always seem to come back to. Maybe they look not perfect but they taste wonderful. It is true. The main ingredients are apricots and nuts. We try to vary the taste by adding spices, salt, lemon juice, etc ... Add what ...
To All Moms. Love Banana Pancakes
Mom is the most important and intimate person in my life, even now...no, especially now, when we live on different sides of the globe. She is my inspiration, strength and the best friend. I love you mom, everything I've done and achieved is because ...
Lemon Squeeze Water
It is well-known the way you start morning really affects your entire day. After I read many books about wellness written by different, but absolutely amazing people and at the same time doing experiments with my own body, I finally found best way to ...
Quinoa & Turmeric Muffins
Hi there! Does muffin for breakfast sound unhealthy? Well, my answer is, "Not at all!" (Especially, when it is a fresh, warm quinoa & turmeric muffin) Today I am so excited to share with you one of our absolute favorite breakfast idea ...