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Creamy Polenta with Corn

Smooth Satisfaction Creamy polenta is a classic in Italy for good reason. It's a wholesome, gluten-free and highly satisfying side or main dish. Many people are put off because they think it's difficult to make. However, once you've tasted this dish it will become part of your regular rotation for sure. Due to the addition [...]
Phyllo Triangles with Minty Kale

Phyllo Triangles with Minty Kale

Pastry Parcels of Pleasure A healthy vegetarian, (or even vegan), Mediterranean dish inspired by the Burekas I grew up eating thanks to my mom Sara. The filling can be changed, but here we chose fresh, healing and grounding ingredients; including our all time health master Mr Kale. Phyllo triangles taste amazing with tahini or hummus [...]
Being Ethical

Being Ethical

Ethics in Practice After a nice dinner of falafel with tahini, and a huge salad the conversation drifted to economy and the stock market. I shifted to reading my book about Mao. When I hear discussions about corporations, the stock market or global economies, I seem to get personally offended as the protector of the […]

Mujadara

Mujadara

Mom's Mujadara Mujadara is a Middle Eastern dish that my mom made often when I was growing up and still does to this day. It is a complete protein and grain dish. Although it is very simple to make, the flavors are subtle and interesting. As the rice cooks together with the lentils, they share [...]
Baked Beans

Baked Beans

Your New Breakfast Staple  Hearty, wholesome and filling, these beans are a powerful start to your day because of their protein content. As a result, they will keep you going throughout your whole morning. Furthermore, they reduce the need for morning snacking. The flavor combination is a classic one for a reason. Firstly, the satisfyingly [...]
Enlightened Kale

Enlightened Kale

Shine Bright This enlightened kale may be the brightest food on your plate. It's a powerhouse of nutrients and minerals that will make you shine brightly for the whole day. The whole family of dark, leafy greens should ideally be part of your meals at least once a day as they are an ingredient that [...]
Tips for a good night sleep

Tips for a good night sleep

Sleep Well A good night sleep is the secret to a happy productive next day. It is the time our body takes to restore and rejuvenate. Our night depends on the day we had, and the next day depends on how well our previous night's sleep was. The following are a few tips to reduce [...]