Leek and kale tart with sweet potato crust
When I cook or bake, I follow three principals: the food should look good; the food should taste good; and the food should be good for you. This savory leek and kale tart with the sweet potato crust fits the bill. Here’s the recipe and bon appétit! Leek and kale tart with sweet potato crust […]
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Health Flash – Interacting with nature
Nature walks are as good as meditation or sleep. Time spent in nature can improve cognitive function, boost creativity and reduce stress, anxiety and exhaustion.
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Carrot ginger yellow lentil soup
This vegan soup is light and refreshing and of course, wholesome and nutritious. Whether you’re vegan or not, you will love this carrot lentil soup! It can be served as a starter or as a main meal with crusty bread. It’s a hot soup that can be served any time of the year. Here’s the recipe […]
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Jeûne genevois and vegan plum pie
Tomorrow is the Jeûne genevois, a public holiday in the Swiss canton of Geneva where I have lived for the past 18 years. A jeûne means a dietary fast; thus, Jeûne genevois means Genevan fast. Historically, the occasion dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries, where ceremonies were held in Europe to remember those who suffered during famines, plagues and wars. […]
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A very pink good morning smoothie
This morning, I started my day with a smoothie – a very pink one. In fact, I start most of my days with a smoothie. I never measure the ingredients when I make a smoothie. The best smoothies are often the ones that are made spontaneously. Making a smoothie is a great way to clean out […]
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Refreshing watermelon for a hot day
It’s the last week of August and the weather here in Geneva, Switzerland is unseasonably hot. Yesterday, it was 32°C and today it’s the same: hot and sunny. But I’m not complaining. I love summer! However, it does feel, like I said above, unseasonably hot. Yesterday evening, my husband John and I were invited to […]
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