It’s that time of the year once again, the Carnival season is almost at the end and most of us are getting ready for Pancake Tuesday or Fat Tuesday (depending on where you live). From my point of view, pancakes should be something that you can easily cook and fit into your healthy lifestyle: in suchContinue reading “Chickpea Flour and Kefir Pancakes”
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How to start bringing more awareness into your relationship with food
First of all: what does it mean EATING WITH INTENTION? In a few words, it’s related to the idea of being truly aware of the entire process of eating and don’t only mindless getting some fuel for your body. You have probably noticed that the ideas of mindful eating and eating with intention are named prettyContinue reading “How to start bringing more awareness into your relationship with food”
Mince Pies
(read in Italian) It’s that time of the year, the festive season is in full swing and I’ve made some mince pies! I have finally decided to make my own version of these cute little tarts and share it with you. I love to create and publish real recipes from my kitchen, so they needContinue reading “Mince Pies”
Holiday Gift Guide
For your wellness enthusiast friend, for your loved ones, for yourself. My holiday gift guide that will hopefully make everybody happy. I always need to be connected somehow with the gifts that I’m making, feel that there is a reason why I’m choosing that option, and from a general point of view, I don’t feelContinue reading “Holiday Gift Guide”
Lentil and Carrots Dahl
Another lovely idea for #meatlessmonday: a lentil soup inspired by the traditional Indian cuisine, nourishing and rich in flavour! Chiara x Lentil and Carrots Dahl (serves 4) 200 g red split lentils 3 medium-sized carrots 1 large shallot (or 2 small) 4-5 sundried tomatoes 1 tsp freshly grated ginger (or 1/3 tsp ginger powder) 1Continue reading “Lentil and Carrots Dahl”
Cecina or Farinata
Cecina or Farinata. Typical Italian preparation based on a few key ingredients (chickpea flour, water, extra virgin olive oil) and easy to make. Naturally gluten-free and plant-based.
Chickpea and buckwheat tacos with marinated aubergines
These gluten-free tacos made from scratch are the perfect way to learn more about your taste buds and get creative with new flavors! Are chickpeas already part of your pantry? They are definitely a staple in mine and I usually try to stock up on both dry chickpeas and flour. If you are not usedContinue reading “Chickpea and buckwheat tacos with marinated aubergines”
Ghee
Have you ever read about liquid gold? It’s one of the common ways used to talk about ghee, one of the cornerstones of Ayurveda (Indian traditional medicine). The use of ghee for cooking, Ayurvedic treatments, or as part of ceremonies is well-established in the Indian culture (but also in other countries). The Sushruta Samhita, aContinue reading “Ghee”
A MATTER OF NOURISHMENT 