Agar-agar is a culinary ingredient derived from seaweed. It is used as a gelling agent with properties similar to gelatin. Its plant-based origin makes it an excellent gelatin replacement in many kinds of vegan or vegetarian desserts. It is easy to use in recipes and it gives great results. In this article, I will explain…
Every autumn I end up with way more homegrown heirloom apples than I can eat. One of my favourite ways to preserve some of those delicious apples is making applesauce. In this article I will show you a really simple, foolproof recipe for a healthy homemade applesauce. It only requires one ingredient – apples. It…
Plant milk is really easy to make, so it would be a shame not to make your own at home. In this recipe I will show you how to make hemp and almond milk with only three ingredients. I will also describe how to make a pure hemp milk as a nut-free version. This hemp…
In these late summer and early autumn days, I like to preserve some of the delicious seasonal fruits by making different kinds of jams. Sterilising the glass jars properly is an important step in the storage of such homemade jams. The better you sterilise the jars, the longer your jam will last outside of the…
Sprouts are an amazing foodstuff packed with nutrition, and for sure a more natural food for human body than inactive legumes, grains, nuts and other seeds. Another great thing about sprouts is that they are really easy to grow at home, especially when it comes to some legumes such as lentils. You won’t need any…
Why all the fuss about sprouting and is it really the best way to eat your legumes, grains, nuts and other seeds? Well, it is up to you to decide, but I will use this article to provide you with some basic information about sprouts as food, and some tips for sprouting at home. Many…
With this simple recipe, you will be able to make your own spelt flour noodles, or any other kind of spelt pasta to go with your favourite sauce. These homemade noodles are egg-free (so, naturally vegan), wheat-free and really easy to make – even without a pasta maker machine. The whole process doesn’t require that…
Making chocolate at home can be much easier than it sounds. You only need two basic ingredients to make an amazing, luxurious treat. Besides getting to enjoy the beautiful flavour of real chocolate that you made from scratch (which is already quite rewarding), you get to choose the type and amount of sweetener that you…
Home-made hazelnut butter is a great staple in your kitchen – it is easy to make, requires only one ingredient, and tastes great. It can be used in so many ways and is usually much cheaper to make at home than to buy in a store. You can eat your homemade hazelnut butter with pancakes,…