Today I came across some articles about soaking beans, or actually, about NOT soaking your beans. Apparently you don’t have to. I’ll let you make up your own mind, but personally I always forget to put beans to soak the day before I need them, so this is a brilliant discovery for me! 😀 Here…
Intuitive Cooking for Beginners
In the past I pretty much always relied on recipes when cooking. It provides a certain safety and I really don’t like failing. But my wife is a chef who almost never looks at a recipe (except when baking) and I’m also learning how to think differently in the kitchen. I still look up recipes,…
Pros and Cons of Plant Based Living
Magnús here. There was an interesting conflict that quickly revealed itself when I turned vegan. At the same time as a whole new world of ideas and options started opening up for me, which is very exciting and fun, it became apparent that it is quite difficult to have a pleasant and constructive conversation about…
Waffles! Savoury or sweet. Always a treat.
Waffle Sundays happen at least once a month at Maggi’s and Ieva’s place. And anytime we have guests staying over or if someone joins for brunch. It is easy, festive and no big preparations needed. It’s also a perfect way to use leftovers and random items from the pantry (like most of the stuff we…
Wicked and Wonderful Wraps
Wraps are brilliant. It’s one of our go-to food when we want something fast, easy and delicious. And as an added bonus it’s the kind of meal that can help clear out your fridge from left-overs or and ingredients that need to get used ASAP. What’s not to like! The three main things you need…
11 Vegan Meals for Your Inspiration
The classic question, “What do you want for dinner?”, can be hard to answer. And it’s even harder when you are starting on a new diet! So here are 11 different dishes to inspire you. All of them we have made in the last few months, some are regulars on our menu and others are random…
Vegan Banana Sponge Cake (aka. Banana Bread)
This is a simple cake, and absolutely delicious! Important is to neutralize the baking soda so you don’t get a the fuzzy-soda flavour from it. You do that by simply putting it in a glass with a bit of vinegar or lemon or any other acidic thing (that is safe to eat!). You can put the batter in…
Super Creamy Vegan Mushroom Lasagna
Last night a long term craving was fulfilled when we finally made a mushroom lasagna. We both love mushrooms and lasagna is such a comfort food for me (Magnus), ever since childhood. So we made a super creamy and cheesy version that turned out excellent. It is perfect for a dinner party, perhaps you are having some vegan…
