Not-Your-$5 Ginger Shots (GF + V)

Spending $5 on a miniature “wellness” shot is hard to rationalize.   And luckily, buying those viles is not the only option. As the first recipe of 2023, I’m taking (ginger) shots to celebrate! Since ginger shots can be expensive, here’s an easy recipe to make your own… In fact, this amounts to about $1… Continue reading Not-Your-$5 Ginger Shots (GF + V)

Around the World: Indian cuisine

Amidst coronavirus, I’m sticking to what I – and a lot of other people – love most: cooking and baking.  One challenge I’ve presented to myself is to make a dish (or dishes) of international cuisines every week, learn some words from the language, and e-visit some of the country’s landmarks.  Some of these dishes… Continue reading Around the World: Indian cuisine

Peanut oat protein shake (GF + V)

My brother is very athletic, and after getting back from practices at 10 PM, he’s particularly hungry. So, what is he to eat? After visiting Deliciously Ella in London, we tasted a delicious peanut butter oat smoothie. Naturally, I had to recreate it.

Ayurvedic Turmeric Latte

You’ve probably seen those picturesque Instagram posts of turmeric lattes.  I was skeptical about their taste and benefits until I fell sick recently.  After finishing a mug of turmeric latte, I was on my road to recovery.  With Indian origins, turmeric latte (also known as golden turmeric milk) is traditionally part of Ayurvedic practice and… Continue reading Ayurvedic Turmeric Latte

Minty Matcha Protein Smoothie

Summer is all about relaxation and restoration.  With constant pool and beach activities – not to mention the crazy heat – a delicious and healthy treat is well deserved.  That’s why I’ve created this minty matcha protein smoothie.  Refreshing with its minty flavor, energizing with matcha, and satisfying with protein, this is the ideal smoothie… Continue reading Minty Matcha Protein Smoothie

Raw Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Milk

I love making homemade nut milks.  Not only because it’s super easy and so much healthier than your typical store-bought type, but because you can take a simple recipe and make it your own… like making Chocolate Hazelnut Milk – or what I like to call it – “Nutella” milk.  Imagine: liquified Nutella, but 100 times healthier.  No junk… Continue reading Raw Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Milk

Simple Green Smoothie (sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan)

Hello soon-to-be-smoothie lover!  You may have already seen all over Instagram cute pictures of leafy smoothies, and wonder to yourself why anyone would drink that.  I have to admit, that was my reaction to them until this month.  Going from activity to activity, you need something that’s quick and will power you through – and smoothies are the… Continue reading Simple Green Smoothie (sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan)

Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe (with bonus Pumpkin Spiced Latte & Coconut Yogurt)

Perhaps one of the best food related things about Fall is the beverages: the coffee cups warming your hands on your way to work, the pumpkin spiced latte on your break, the list goes on.  Sometimes, instead of entering out in the cold to get your fix of these beverages, make it at home and… Continue reading Vegan Coffee Creamer Recipe (with bonus Pumpkin Spiced Latte & Coconut Yogurt)