About the Core of Yoga

Today I feel like I want to write something about yoga. Perhaps lots of us feel and think about the same things differently throughout out lives. On the last day of the previous year I had a life-changing encounter. I met a master who turned my ‘yoga’ world upside down (I was mentioning it here). I call…

Carrot pumpkin rye bread with raisins and hazelnuts

This fragrant carroty rye bread is easy-to-make and well-stored at room temperature. It can last for a couple of weeks, placed in a container or wrapped in parchment paper. Can be a part of a breakfast or brunch, and a dessert by itself if served with a topping. Enjoy!:) Ingredients 1 heaped cup carrots, grated…

Baked apples stuffed with pumpkin and walnuts (vegan)

Sugar-free baked inside fresh Autumn apples with pumpkin-and-nut filling is an incredible treat for everyone who wants to cut down the sugar intake, or just for those who prefer everything natural in a meal:) Ingredients 4 large apples 200 g sweet pumpkin, skin and seeds removed 50 g walnuts + a few toated nuts for…

Baked saffron rice pudding

This sunny saffron-flavored delight is a culinary ode to my childhood memories, when my mom was baking Christmas turkey stuffed with rice and raisins. That rice was so unforgettably delicious that later on (when I grew up:)) I wanted to prepare it in a similar way. This sweet rice bake is my tiny remind of family…

Tomato, pepper, basil salad with feta, nuts and sesame

A colorful and healthy salad to brighten up the day:) No special dressing here, as a hint to taste every bit of every ingredient and its natural flavor. (That’s what I do all the time, and the reason why lots of the recipes I don’t document and publish, preferring generally very simple meals prepared with no…

Beet pear tomato salad with walnuts (vegan)

A delicious and easy-to-make salad that can be served independently or as a side dish. Toasted crunchy walnuts and juicy sweet pear make it succulent and rich. Add some balsamic vinegar, if desirable. And include more of your favorite vegetables too:) Enjoy!:) Yield: 2 servings Ingredients 2 small cooked/baked beets 4 tomatoes 1 pear a small…

Pumpkin and apple curry (vegan)

This saucy curry consists of all the sweet main ingredients: apples, carrot, pumpkin and grapes. Even the onion is a bit sweet:) I love any curry but this one is in my top autumn recipes. Serve it with rice or bread, beans or salad. And enjoy the spicy aftertaste:) Yield: 2 servings Ingredients Curry 1/2…

Rye pumpkin chocolate bundt cake

A deliciously easy cake recipe, chocolate flavored and perfectly moist due to the added pumpkin. You can substitute wheat flour for rye. It’s semi-sweet, for more sweetness use additional 1/2 cup of sugar. Happy baking!:) Yield: 8-10 servings Ingredients Batter 1 cup/250 g pumpkin puree 2 eggs 1/3 cup neutral (flax) vegetable oil 1 cup kefir…

Peach and berry salad (vegan)

Ideas like this come to my mind during the long rides. The colorful peach and berry fiesta was arranged after the longest cross-country cycling day in my life ever. Imagine how it tastes when you’re extremely exhausted and craving for carbs:) For any occasion this salad goes fantastic, because there’s nothing more delicious than fresh berries…

Chocolate oat rye cookies (vegan)

Soft and crumbly semi-sweet chocolatey cookies! They are easy-to-make, wheat-dairy-free and delicious. The rye flour here is subtle. Instead of water you can add a cup of brewed coffee or nut/seed milk. For those who like sweet-and-salt combination, I suggest to sprinkle these cookies with big flakes of salt that will be perceptible as little salty nuggets of…

Sauted veggies with pasta and eggs

Another easy and delicious breakfast made of veggies, eggs and pasta (I used grain-like pastina as it gets done faster). Eggs deliver protein here. Add any type of pasta and vegetables. Enjoy your breakfast time!:) Ingredients 1 onion 3 cloves of garlic 5 medium tomatoes 1 medium zucchini/squash 1 large bell pepper 1 fresh chili…

Granola bars (vegan)

Semisweet granola bars which I often make as a recharging fuel for cycling. Since granola is crumbly, this method helps to turn it into a handy meal:) Add more sugar or syrup for sweetness. And use any nuts, seeds, dried fruit and tasty bits you like. Enjoy!:) Ingredients 3 cups/300 g rolled oats 1/3 cup neutral…