Rainy weekend morning calls for coziness and warm comfort food. On days like these, I like to brew a big pot of herbal tea and make oatmeal with cinnamon. Some days, green smoothies - are what I need for a productive start of my day, other days ...
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Oat & Blueberry Bars (vegan)
It is the hottest time for many students because finals are getting closer. That is why I am keeping my posts as short as I can. I must admit that sometimes my ability to combine studying, healthy lifestyle and being a good wife feels like "mission ...
Turmeric Dhal With Wild Rice
That's the end of March already! It almost feels like spring will not come to Chicago at all. This time of year, I always make more nourishing, warm, and spicy dishes that keep us cozy from the inside. It is a perfect time to experiment with ...
Pink Latte!
With the advent of spring, I am craving more colors! It is time to share one delicious and beloved recipe. It is a soothing drink made from nut milk, which I call latte, mostly for the creamy texture, even though is not related to coffee (Little ...
Decadent Chocolate Truffles ? (Saint Valentine’s Day Special)
Valentine's Day will come very soon! Are you excited yet? I hope you are! While people are rushing buy flowers, cards, and tons of chocolate; I decided to make one of my long time dreams come true — make chocolate myself. I have been a big fan of ...
Vegan Dry Fruit Bars
In addition to the pure desire to feed the family, there is something else, fascinatingly special in the process of cooking. For me, the time spent in the kitchen sometimes serves as a real meditation and relaxation. Whether I am baking and ...
Spicy Crispy Chickpeas ?
We adore healthy and delicious chickpeas! They are rich in protein and fiber. Chickpeas also fulfill and give energy for a long time. Chickpea hummus has been a must-have product in our refrigerator for a long time. Paired with fresh crunchy ...
Oatmeal Raisin & Walnut Cookies
Every time my mom creates and shares her healthy recipes with me, I feel really happy. The fact that my family members are ready for positive changes in their diets and lifestyles is great motivation to keep writing this blog. This is incredibly ...
Orange & Vanilla Overnight Oats
Yay! My finals are over. Even though it was not easy, the sense of satisfaction after such accomplishment is always worth it. Again and again, I am convinced that being out of my comfort zone is vitally important for а personal growth. Well, it is ...
Walnut Turmeric Balls
December ⛄. It is all about snow, the excitement of upcoming holidays, and yeah... college final exams. This is the time of the year when demanding school environment requires all my attention. For those days it becomes essential to be mindful of ...
Hot Turmeric Milk
We love turmeric! Have you tried our turmeric muffins yet? It is one of our most loved recipes with turmeric ever! Today, a day after Thanksgiving, I want to share a simple, but so favorite anti-inflammatory recipe for turmeric milk. I love to ...
Lentil Daal with Butternut Squash and Ginger
Living in a city, being a wife and a busy student definitely requires lots of energy. For quite some time I was looking for the best solution on how to stay mindful and balanced with food during the week. When I discovered the process of meal prep, ...
Super Green ?
You can never go wrong with juice, especially green, especially in the mornings. I honestly feel the best those days when after my morning yoga, I have fresh green juice. It might sound "too healthy" or "too much to do" for someone, but from the ...
Rainbow Bowl with Pink Rice
If you ask me what is my favorite lunch, I will say, “easy lunch.” For me, it means fast in cooking, wholesome and, of course, yummy. Lunch that makes me want to rock and roll not sleep ;). One of my favorite formulas is a bowl of gluten-free grain ...
Pumpkin Spice Cashew Cake!
Oh wow! It is almost the end of October already. I realized that only when I saw the note that the next week is the last week of my favorite farmers market at Daley Plaza. But I have no complaints, the weather in Chicago is still warm and beautiful; ...
Pumpkin Spice Oats
Fall is here, guys. Local farmers markets are so colorful now. You can see how incredibly beautiful shades of orange, red and yellow harvest meet sweet smells of caramelized apples. While colors around are bright and warm, mornings in Chicago are ...
How To Make Plant Milk
Plant milk is a great choice for everyone, whether you are trying to minimize your dairy intake or not. It is rich in protein and depending on your choice of nuts and seeds, also high in minerals and vitamins. Sometimes, I really enjoy the ...
LemonSqueezy Kiwi Cake
Once we tried our first cashew cake, to be honest it wasn't a perfect one, our desire to eat regular cheesecakes disappeared. The difference between how you feel after a cheesy dessert even at a fancy restaurant and how you feel after a handful of ...
Hot Chocolate, Please!
Almost every day in our little family we treat as a national chocolate holiday by satisfying our sweet tooth with chocolate in some form ?. Today I wanted to share with you a simple recipe and one of my favorites for the fall season, hot chocolate. ...
Chocolate Banana Donuts
Hi! Today I have a great idea for this weekend. Let's make donuts! It will take less than 30 minutes, I promise! I was never really obsessed with eating donuts, until... I found a cute mini donut pan. It grabbed all my attention, and I needed to ...
Vegan Date&Oats Squares
Here, in America we have a labor day weekend. It is time for fun with family and friends, long walks in the parks and along the beach, and it is certainly time for easy desserts! Who doesn't love simple delicious and healthy treats? Especially if ...
Simple Vegan Waffles
Today I am so exited to share with you probably one of the easiest waffle recipes. It is delicious, vegan and gluten free. Cooking time takes no longer than 20 minutes. It can be a perfect weekend breakfast. Easy Peasy ...
Chocolate Espresso Bites
Hi there! I recently tried to be nut-free for a few weeks. What will I say now? I feel much better! I don't think this experiment will last for years for me, but I am absolutely happy that I had this break. What else I do want to say? Well, It looks ...
Carrot Cake Muffins
We were quite obsessed with juicing for a few past weeks. Todays post still relates to that topic. If you were ever wondering what to do with juice pulp we have an idea for you. Let's make muffins! Wait, not just muffins...let's make the most ...