Three-bean and green lentil chili
Completely plant-based and good for you, this three-bean and green lentil chili is a favourite in my family. Now that the evenings are cooler, why not make a big pot of spicy chili. I made this recipe last night and it was a hit. If your diet is mainly plant-based, a chili like this one […]
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Pumpkin walnut loaf cake
It’s pumpkin season and there are so many delicious recipes that you can make with pumpkin purée: pumpkin spice latte; dips; soups; breads; scones; pancakes; cakes; and more! I normally make my own pumpkin purée right on the stovestop because the canned version is difficult to find where I live. And, when available, it is […]
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Hearty autumn soup
Sometimes the best meals are the ones made with foods that are easy to find at the local grocery store. There is nothing fancy or exotic about this hearty autumn soup, but it’s the kind of soup that you will want to make over and over again. Made with an array of garden and root vegetables, potatoes, […]
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Steel-cut apple porridge
I often cook and bake with rolled oats. But when the mornings are cool, I reach out for steel-cut oats and make a warm batch of breakfast porridge. Steel-cut oats, also known as Irish or Scottish oats, are not available here in France or Switzerland. (I’ve looked everywhere and can’t find them, but if you […]
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Almond milk: A healthy alternative to dairy milk
Making your own almond milk is quick and easy. You just have to grind almonds in a blender filled with water. You then filter the mixture through a nut bag or cheesecloth. That’s it. From time to time, I make my own almond milk. It’s fresher and purer than most commercial types and I know […]
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Age is just a number
A lesson on ageing from the world’s oldest DJ, an 83-year-old woman from Tokyo, Japan.
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