Mains

3 June 15, 2017 Mains

Summer Tacos with Smokey Pulled Oats, Spicy Paprika Sauce, Halloumi, Zucchini & Strawberries

– This post is a sponsored collaboration with Gold & Green Foods –

Each summer, as soon as vacation begins, I go to my family’s summer-house in the country-side. Our house is a typically Swedish red farmer’s cottage located on a hill, overlooking fields and a stream. We often eat lunch out on the porch, and we always keep the front door open (I love how the borders between inside and outside are blurred in the summer). Whenever you wanna pop into the kitchen to refill your glass of lemonade or get another popsicle, you have to navigate across the bumble bee highway passing right in front of the door. The way the bumble bees wiggle their butts before entering their home between the wooden facade and the isolation is so adorable, and just one of the little details that makes this place so special to me.

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15 May 25, 2017 Appetizers & Snacks

Greek Broccoli & Feta Patties with Tomato Olive Salsa & Smoked Yoghurt | gf

I’ve always had a thing for Greek food. Maybe it’s the memories of crispy cucumber & tangy tzatziki under the ruthless sun during all of those summers spent in the Cyclades, or the promises of summer that Mediterranean flavors carry. These greek broccoli & feta patties brought all of that back in an instant. Someone actually made them for me last week (was asked out to dinner 😳) and I loved them so much I had to develop a gluten-free version for you guys here on the blog. Little did he know about my since long love story with Greece ;-)

In a completely unrelated situation recently, I was reminded of an old favorite movie from when I was like twelve – Le Grand Bleu by Luc Besson. When I was a teenager we used to go to the island where the movie was partly recorded. A desolate place, with only one small fishing village, a handful of b&b’s and 3-4 restaurants. Each night at 8pm sharp, one of the bars played the movie out on their terrace. I remember the whole bay lit up with that blue glow, as we stayed up late playing cards in our little white washed cottage with blue windows.

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33 April 26, 2017 Mains

Socca Pizza with Sunflower Pesto, Aubergine & Rocket Salad | v + gf

When I asked for cooking ideas on what to make out of chickpea flour on instagram last week, all of you unanimously shouted “Socca!”. A day later, when I shared the pic of what you guys inspired me to make: socca pizza with sunflower pesto, aubergine & rocket salad, I got so much positive feedback, and many of you tagged me in your own socca making pictures <3 Right now this socca pizza with vegan sunflower pesto, aubergine & rocket salad is everything I crave, but when this phase is over I can totally imagine my socca pizza topped with a nice tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese or a potato/rosemary combo.

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8 April 20, 2017 Mains

Mexican Fried Rice Nachos with Spicy Cashew Coriander Cream from One Part Plant | v + gf

One of the few podcasts I’ve listened to consistently throughout the years is the One Part Podcast with Jessica Murnane. It’s something with Jessica’s honesty and humor that makes me come back to this podcast again and again, almost regardless of the guests. Though the conversations are real and deeply personal, I often find myself laughing out loud to some silly comment or hilarious side-track.

You know when you follow someone online for a long time to the point where you almost feel like you know the person? That’s how I feel about Jessica. I know all about her struggles with endometriosis, I know about her crazy cookbook year and her move to Charleston. I also know all about her plant based journey, which speaks to me on so many levels. I too come from a place of hormone imbalance (though PCOS and not endo) which motivates me to take better care of my health and manage what I eat in order to relieve the symptoms and have a somewhat normal period. I too struggle with fitting this into my daily, social life. I’ve also experienced the logistical problems, the skepticism and the loss of many of my favorite foods (like bread. And beer…).

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16 March 23, 2017 Mains

Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Cheesy Vegan Cashew Sauce | v + gf

Today I woke up to Friday Feeling deluxe, with clear blue sky, warm spring sun and lots of fun things planned for the day. To me it doesn’t matter much which day of the week it actually is. I happily grab hold onto the Friday feeling and make the most of it, even if it’s an ordinary Tuesday or Thursday :-)

I realize now when the light is returning and people are waking up from hibernation that I’ve actually had a pretty rough winter. I usually manage well and I’ve never really experienced seasonal affective disorder, but this time the darkness and isolation really got to me. Perhaps because it’s the first time I’ve lived outside of the city during winter. It’s much easier to forget about the cold and darkness when you’re hiding inside your warm apartment with your friends and workplace within walking distance.

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