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I almost always have bananas & oats at home. So today the sun is shining and I’m craving for cookies with my tea. As I rarely buy cookies, I make them. And it’s easy too! You just start with the oats & bananas and then add whatever you are in the mood for. You need: 1 … Continue reading Banana Oat Cookies
Greece and its islands are places in our lovely world that just have it all. That beautiful blue blue sky, friendly hospitable inhabitants, numerous islands with each a different vibe AND delicious food. Eating healthy is not difficult here. There are so many authentic Greek restaurants to find, where they take honour in serving you … Continue reading Happy Healthy in Greece
It seemed a bit strange to make pea soup in spring, but it was a rainy grey day in Belgium, temperature had dropped and I was in the mood for soup. Pea soup it would be! You need? Olive oil 1 onion 1 garlic clove 1 leek ½ zucchini 450g (app. 2 cups) peas (frozen) … Continue reading Simple Spring Pea Soup
I used to be a gigantic pasta lover. At least once a week it was my veggie pasta for dinner! You know those evenings where all you want is eat a lot and crash in the sofa afterwards. Well I hardly have those evenings anymore. That doesn’t mean I will skip pasta forever, or that I … Continue reading Broccoli Soba Bowl
On the last Happy Healthy Brunch in Ghent; my good friend Larysa brought this amazing loaf full of good stuff like nuts, seeds and fruit. Everybody loved it, so I asked her if I could share the recipe she used… So here it is! You need: 3 tbsp coconut butter 400 ml water 150g (+/- 2/3 … Continue reading Larysa’s Nut, Seed & Fruit loaf
Going Indian in the kitchen seemed like a good idea last night. I love Dhal and its creamy texture and full turmeric taste. I love to serve it as an appetizer. You need 250g red lentils (1 + 1/3 cup) – soaked for at least 1 hour + rinsed before cooking 1 tsp grounded turmeric … Continue reading Dhal
I! Love! London! Only one of the things I do love so much is the many many hip & healthy places in the city. I recently enjoyed a couple of days in London, only feeling sorry that there was no more time to discover all the lovely places and neighbourhoods and that there is only so much … Continue reading Happy Healthy in London
Ah I love soup, especially in winter. You will love this comforting soup to warm you up on a cold winter evening. You’ll need: 3 carrots 1 ognion 2 garlic cloves 1/2 pumpkin 2 sweet potatoes 2 tbsp turmeric 2 tbsp veggie stock 1 tbsp ras el hanout 1 small slice of ginger 1 small … Continue reading Comfy winter soup
In short: Véronique = traveler + dreamer + yogi + healthy stuff lover + 40ish + lives in Ghent (Belgium) + nature lover + rebel + dancer. When I was a child I already loved making fruit salad & doing aerobics ( I did not know about yoga then). But I also loved my fries … Continue reading Véronique
You need: 1 can chickpeas juice ½ lemon or more to taste 1 tbsp tahin 1 small garlic clove 3 tbsp olive oil cilantro to taste (or/and parsley) pepper & salt to taste paprika powder & a touch of olive oil to decorate Now what? Mix all the ingredients in a blender until smooth, taste and add more … Continue reading Hummus
