This flavor bursting, sugar-free, creamy and vegan strawberry smoothie is ready in a few seconds and only needs two ingredients. Wait … 3 ingredients if you count the ice as an actual ingredient. I got crazy enthusiastic at the market again and bought some boxes of strawberries. As you may have noticed, strawberries spoil very quickly, so this smoothie is a good way to get rid of fruit in… continue reading »
This is my easy go-to granola. It’s packed with nuts and is low in sugar and oil. Being on “vacation” in Austria to visit my family while living in Boston means having lots of delicious Austrian food around me. So, a typical day usually starts with a coffee and some slices of a sweet, braided raisin loaf with unsalted butter and Mum’s homemade blackberry jam (of course … homemade,… continue reading »
Some food is literally made to be eaten in front of the TV. I am usually not a fan of this habit (at least if I’m in company), but these loaded nachos are definitely one of these foods. It just feels wrong, sharing and eating, while sitting up straight on a chair. There may be only one exception, where nachos are good to eat while sitting on furniture, made of wood: in a bar,… continue reading »
Here is a classic you don’t want to miss for breakfast: Lemon Curd. And I’m talking about a lemon curd with the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Many recipes are just using egg yolks for making lemon curd but I think adding both, whole eggs and yolks, makes a lighter, more lemon like, less rich and less eggy curd. Most of the times, I eat this treat for breakfast, just like shown… continue reading »
I started making burger buns myself a few years ago. I couldn’t find any good buns in the Austrian supermarkets, because they all tasted too sweet and artificial to my taste buds. Frankly, I bought some rolls at one of the many bakeries. The bakeries in Austria are awesome not to say ones of the best in the world. I really miss them here in Boston: brown bread with a… continue reading »
Who says BBQ is only fun during summer? Well, I definitely do not. I love grilling all year round – even during winter months. And apparently, I am not alone with this weird habit. According to the grill manufacturer Weber, more than half of American grill owners grill all year round. And before you condemn me for quoting a grill manufacturer, I think even if their numbers may be pushed a little,… continue reading »
This pie is a real summer-dessert, begging for a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. It’s a fruity American classic with a decent buttery pie crust. The recipe worked right away the first time I’ve tried it and I have made it a couple of times since. It’s delicious but requires some time and effort – you and everyone around will be rewarded though. I always thought it’s pretty time-consuming… continue reading »