Author: M. Magdalena

spiced almond-coconut granola

spiced almond-coconut granola

My body asks for a vast variety when it comes to breakfast from sweet to savory, from hot to cold, solid to liquid. It always depends on the season and just what my body asks for. But boy, when there are granola days, this spicy […]

Aleppo pepper paste

Aleppo pepper paste

A few weeks ago I discovered Aleppo pepper flakes. They do have a very distinct flavor and smell, very different to chili peppers. Have you ever tried Aleppo Pepper flakes? The spiciness is moderate and has an almost sweet paprika kind of smell with more than […]

citrus salt

citrus salt

Citrus salt emerged in my kitchen as an unexpected gift through mindfulness. Last week, all of a sudden, I got chills and my bones started aching. So, I decided to fight this approaching cold and made myself a hot lemonade with honey and a pinch […]

miso-honey butter

miso-honey butter

Did I mention before that butter is a very important and a MUST-HAVE staples in my fridge. And you bet I always have a few sticks in the freezer – just in case, you know! So there is no surprise that I do have many […]

Mindful Eating Practice

Mindful Eating Practice

This is a practice for mindful eating Have you ever really—and  I mean REALLY—fully  tasted your favorite food? What is the one food that is your all-time favorite, that you do not want to be without for a week or – OK, 2 weeks – […]

espresso-cardamom butter

espresso-cardamom butter

Have I mentioned before that I love butter, in all its forms and tastes, from savory to spicy to sweet or perhaps most of all, just plain good organic butter? Honestly, my family and friends make sure they always have enough butter in the fridge […]