Fall seems to be over in Luxembourg and all I see in local stores are those delicious treats we’ve been waiting for one whole year! However, after all the rice and noodles I indulged with during my holidays, I need to postpone chocolate season some more days. Yesterday I had this mango smoothie topped with … Continue reading
My grandma cooks like an angel. When I was a child, I knew that even if I didn’t like certain dish, I was going to love it if she was the one who made it. Her way of cooking is effortless… Don’t misjudge me, she spends hours in the kitchen but she doesn’t need any … Continue reading
It’s been a long time since I haven’t bought Nutella. As I have some self-control issues it’s better for me not to have this kind of temptations near me. I have to choose between eating a whole Nutella jar and not eating at all. It seems like the second choice is the healthiest. However, I … Continue reading
During summer I found an amazing combination of flavors when I made this ice cream: coconut and berries. I found myself craving that same flavor but there’s no way I was making an ice cream. Once summer ends, I don’t enjoy ice creams at all, so I decided to make bite size energy balls inspired … Continue reading
My favorite season is here and I’m loving it! I love yellowish-brown colors, fresh weather, the smell of cinnamon, roasting fruits and vegies, cozy socks, comfy jammies, warm breakfasts, pumpkins and apples… Definitely, this is my season. Every recipe I’ve been thinking of lately involves pumpkin and I needed to load as much as possible … Continue reading
I know. I’m being a bit repetitive with nut butters, but I just discovered roasted almond butter! I also discovered that I love to roast nuts. The smell coming out from the oven while roasting almonds is fantastic! I wish my house could smell like that all the time! But is it possible? I guess … Continue reading
This is what I call a balanced kinda lunch. These Cookie Dough Bites are all about chocolate chips, peanut butter and… Chickpeas! Don’t stop reading! The truth is that, when I found these bites in Erin’s blog (Texanerin Baking) I had to make sure that I understood the recipe and I checked the meaning of … Continue reading
I like deadlines. This is the first time in my life that I don’t have an office routine and, in order to avoid feeling like loosing my time, I need schedules and tasks lists more than ever. These tasks lists become longer and more complex when I’m planning holidays. This is my way to feel … Continue reading
Who doesn’t love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate? I really don’t know anybody. To avoid generalizations I will speak for myself… I’m crazy about peanut butter and chocolate together. Reese’s and Butterfingers are in my top 5 “favorite junk treats”. However, nowadays I’m eating as clean as possible and those “favorite junk treats” … Continue reading
Seasons are kind of new to me. In Venezuela, my home country, we have rainy and dry season and temperatures are pretty stable during the year. The variety of landscapes we have is amazing… We have not only beautiful beaches but also cute little towns in mountains with fresher weather. Thanks to this variety, we … Continue reading
The oven diaries 