Summer is not over yet! And while the temperatures soar one last time in September, it’s time for my last ice cream recipe this year. Say hello to my latest creation and your new favorite frozen treat: vegan Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches! Ice Cream between two chocolate chip cookies? I don’t think there is…
Oilfree Vegan Waffles
Wafflebaking is a proper tradition in my family. Even my grandma used to stand in the kitchen with her 100 year old iron waffle maker that she inherited from her mother. I still see her greasing the hot sides of the waffle maker before pouring in the thick yellow waffle batter. She knew her stuff,…
3-Ingredient Vegan Cheese Sauce
Most people assume that going vegan is close to impossible because they just love cheese way too much. What if I told you there is a creamy, cheesy super easy cheese sauce that doesn’t involve dairy and only your blender as means of preparation? It is made with healthy fats and a good amount of…
Making Ice Cream with the Vitamix (a love letter to my blender)
I got my first Vitamix 5 years ago. It was an old second-hand model and I purchased it on Ebay for 400€. I still remember because it was expensive for me at that time but I really wanted to invest in a good blender that lasts for a long time. Me and my Vitamix, we…
Visiting BIO PLANÈTE, the Oldest Organic Oil Mill in Europe
More than a week back, I went on a field trip to get an exclusive glimpse into the oldest organic oil mill in Europe. I didn’t know what to expect, the itinerary didn’t give much away. But there was this motto of the day: heritage creates future. As a foodie at heart, I was pumped…
I published my first Ebook: The Vegan Vanlifer!
I am so excited to be finally sharing the big news with you all! I have been working on this project for the last 4 months and here it is, my first ebook, The Vegan Vanlifer, is launching today and I cannot wait for you to see it. It combines my two biggest passions: healthy vegan food and vanlife.
Boho Style the Fair Fashion Way
If you follow me for a while, you might know that I have dabbled into the topic of fair fashion 2 years back. It was a part of the puzzle that was still missing on my journey to a more sustainable and mindful lifestyle. After being vegan for 6 years I couldn’t ignore the fact…
How Hemp Seeds Can Benefit a Vegan Diet + Chocolate Hemp Granola Recipe (+ GIVEAWAY)
When looking into your diet, protein is probably one of those buzzwords that you come across first. I think, we all understand how vital protein is to our dietary health but there are still a lot of misconceptions around protein. Is difficult to get enough protein? And how much of it do I actually need?…
The Female Explorer – The Outdoor Magazine for Women
The Female Explorer is the first outdoor magazine that is specifically designed to the needs of outdoor women. “Be your wildself” is the motto under which we cover travel stories, issues and topics by women for women. The Female Explorer: How it all began On Father’s Day we wrote a piece of history at our…
Crumbly Chocolate Chip Bars
Got some tummy space left for these Crumbly Chocolate Chip Bars? Just asking cause I finally got around to add these babies to the blog. The chocolate basis for the Crumbly Chocolate Chip Bars is a date sweetened chocolate layer. The chocolate layer consists mainly of oats, chocolate hemp protein powder and sticky dates and…
DIY’ing instead of hoarding
We are back now from our 4 month long road trip and the real world is hitting hard. Part of this is stocking my kitchen with all essentials, veg and fruit to enjoy my self isolation as best as possible. But when standing in front of empty supermarket shelves, the stories of people buying excessive…
Hey vegans, get your blood tested!
Are you getting your blood tested regularly? If you have been following my journey to veganism, you might know that my story started with a diagnosis. A diagnosis that my cholesterol was too high. So high, that I was informed by the visa authorities (I lived in NZ back then) that they had to look…
Chocolate Avocado Eggs
How did my idea for cookie dough filled Easter eggs turned into Chocolate Avocado Eggs? Well, that’s a very good question. I am really into no-bake recipes at the moment. The idea of creating a cookie dough filled Easter Egg was something that I had in mind for a while now. And with my way…
Wildflower Shortbread Bunnies
Spring is slowly kicking it. Like every year, I made my first batch of Wild Garlic Pesto already and I watching the botanical world around me coming back to live. Easter is just around the corner and it was more than time to add some Easter recipes to my small collection. And these Wildflower Shortbread…
Wild Garlic Pesto
Have you ever heard of wild garlic? Some know it as ransoms or bear’s garlic and it is a wild relative of chives. Wild garlic doesn’t taste like garlic bulbs, it is more of a mixture between chives, spring onions, garlic and spinach. I am not sure if it’s a thing in your country, but…