tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21086953058153231492024-03-17T07:52:58.221+13:00<title><description>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger185125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108695305815323149.post-53634442109694541332020-09-21T15:41:00.054+12:002021-08-02T11:54:39.800+12:00Oats, Cocoa & Cranberries Truffles | Effortless Healthy Truffles +Video! (Child-Friendly)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0MsIzjFi_09qT1YsxRLldgRWi3kY4aBwAKMPNVIo-PmexYXX61fmCpA-kFVjc3aShMETuxQ6kfsGsBAQS1yclkQYLFYcF66qKNU4oIE3-ABWAFkR_aMo1GSqrLUCnmbNcAYcga0EcGP9/s1200/Truffles-Chocolate-and-Cranberries-01-AlDenteGourmet-Blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0MsIzjFi_09qT1YsxRLldgRWi3kY4aBwAKMPNVIo-PmexYXX61fmCpA-kFVjc3aShMETuxQ6kfsGsBAQS1yclkQYLFYcF66qKNU4oIE3-ABWAFkR_aMo1GSqrLUCnmbNcAYcga0EcGP9/s16000/Truffles-Chocolate-and-Cranberries-01-AlDenteGourmet-Blog.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello there, I hope you are all well and safe. It's been a long while since my last post here, but if you follow me on Instagram you already know that I often post there and that I've also recently shared the news about my Youtube Channel in Spanish. And if you'd like to watch my video recipes in Spanish I leave you the link below. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>Taking the step into creating another Youtube channel was a challenging decisio<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">n </span></span><span style="color: #2a2a2a; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">— </span></span><span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">s</span>ince I've already owned a Youtube channel in English... but I really missed talking in my native language. And although I hesitated for a while<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #2a2a2a; text-align: left;">—</span><span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> </span>not because I didn't want to but for all the time it takes cooking, styling, filming, and editing while having my little one starting school. It just wasn't enough time for me to make my wish come true! But after she started school I found myself having a bit extra time </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; text-align: left;">— although time is still a challenge </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; text-align: left;">—</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; text-align: left;"> </span><span> I decided to go back on making videos but this time not only in English but in Spanish too. There I'm still in the process of learning how to film and edit videos so I hope you excuse any hiccups along the way and if you have any advice I would love to hear it too.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>I wanted to make a video recipe about these "Oats, Cocoa & Cranberries Truffles Recipe" </span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; text-align: left;">— we do make these truffles at home all the time and I thought it would be a good idea to show you my process on how I make them and store them </span><span style="color: #2a2a2a; text-align: left;">— </span></span><span>and how uncomplicated and delicious can be "implementing" "natural ingredients" in our everyday cooking routine. I just love how effortless but also rich in flavor these sweet healthy treats are!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><br /></span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here I'm using Oats, 100% Dark Cocoa powder but you can substitute for Cacao powder. Also, I'm using dried cranberries but if you're unable to get Cranberries you can use Raisins or Sultanas instead.<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>There are lots of combinations you can make using some basic ingredients! We have made lots of different flavor combinations but this one is by far our favorite...the fusion between cocoa and cranberries is just too delicious.</span>😊 </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">And so I leave you with this indulgent, natural recipe using some fantastic, humble ingredients such as "Oats" to create<span style="background-color: #fce5cd;"> these delicious truffles that are great for lunchboxes and as energy bites with lots of fiber, protein, and the right amount of sweetness!</span> Oh, and the video of course! 🎥 </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">And if you make this recipe or want to say hi! You can always find me on Instagram I post there often and I leave you the link below.👇 </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Big hugs, 💗<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Aldy.</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: #f8f8f8; clear: both; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 15.95px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="pinit-wrapper" style="cursor: pointer; left: 321.5px; opacity: 1; position: absolute; top: 4005px; visibility: visible; z-index: 9999;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.aldentegourmet.com/2010/06/banana-bread-with-rice-flour.html&media=https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSmLDBe9gofbGHMfU02EYuHlYuis-9o-Zv4VWX0Zlv-H4rFo-FXIdTV_efIFbu8HS6sQkQvg8s_cLVxk_lxLsUEmAUovSGnhTUuHWRudlpNDXAB6W1vx0X7-f_bQ4_tG_Nrjkmp7-YBVVj/w67-h67/instagram+icon.png&description=Banana%20Bread%20with%20Rice%20Flour%20%27Gluten-Free%27%20|%20Easy%20Gluten-Free%20Baking" style="color: black; display: block; height: auto; margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em; max-width: 100%; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.5s ease 0s;" target="_blank"><img class="pinimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLwEioM7_cHEMYyhaD2xo7Yh5_D1BCuNVID9QMhgzh3SpnbNxnTvCJZwxf5jUhz_QTJouitRowq3ZXLIqZs2VRFBHS_hdmXB1Sg5azY2vQOfGIn7uBHINOg9UIiLfpMtazGFH2SwoSV_c/s1600/PinImgBlack.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-shadow: none; display: inline; float: none; height: auto; margin: 0px; max-width: 700px; padding: 0px; position: static; width: 30px;" title="Pin on Pinterest" /></a></div></div><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: #f8f8f8; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 15.95px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h1 style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">OATS, COCOA & CRANBERRIES TRUFFLES RECIPE </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">(Child-Friendly) (Gluten-free)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><i>Make 20-25</i></span><span> </span></span></div></h1></div><blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 C. Quick Oats or Rolled Oats</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 C. Ground Almond</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 C. Desiccated Coconut</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/3 C. 100 % Dark Cocoa Powder <i>or Susbtitute for Cacao</i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 C. Dates <u><i>previously</i> <i>soaked in hot water for 30 minutes</i></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 C. Cranberries</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 Tbsp. Extra Virgen Coconut Oil</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3 Tbsp. or To Taste Brown Rice Syrup <i>or Susbtitute for Honey, Agave or Maple Syrup</i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pinch of Himalayan Salt or Sea Salt <i>(optional)</i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">*Desiccated coconut for coating <i>(optional)</i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Preparation:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1- In a food processor add oats, ground almonds, desiccated coconut, cocoa powder, desiccated coconut, almond meal, drained dates, coconut oil, rice syrup. Then pulse everything together into a paste.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2- Make small balls by rolling paste with your hands. Roll some of them in desiccated coconut and leave some without coating. Store in the fridge and enjoy your natural healthy treat! </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These truffles are perfect for lunchboxes and as energy bites with lots of fiber, protein, and the right amount of sweetness.</span></p></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p></p><blockquote style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: inherit;">Watch the Video in English here 👇</span></blockquote><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><i>It was a hot summer afternoon - as it usually is in my hometown - you could feel a slight breeze coming through the window and at the same time the craving to eat a refreshing bowl of ''Apple Compote''. I’d love waking up from a nap during those weekend days in my childhood and hear my mother’s voice calling me and saying;</i> <i>Come, the compote is ready! As she smiled and took a big jar of apple compote from the fridge letting me know that relief was on the way to take out the overwhelming heat. A delightful bowl of cold compote was presented and with that a beautiful moment of pause and reflection. No pressure, no distractions, no need to eat in a hurry. Just the simplicity and enjoyment of eating this light dessert and the sound of nature. </i></span><span>I miss that. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I miss that season of <i>“Taking things Slow”</i>. <i>Because in that mindful, effortless process of eating I could connect deeper with the food that I was eating, find awareness in my surroundings and somehow experienced a sense of deeper connection with myself and life.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>I question myself; w</span><span>hy does it have to be different now? ... why</span><span> do we have to live in constant <b>"rushing mode"</b>?... </span><span>Is it because of the responsibilities we face as adults that limit us to do things more mindfully? Or is it because of how and where</span><span> we chose to</span><span> focus our attention on?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>Although one part of society and big companies out there are strategically using modernity and technology to disguise our choices with an enormous quantity of information and materialism while pretending our lives will be better </span><span>living a fast pace life full of <b>constant movement, noise, and </b><b>consumption</b></span><span>. <u>The truth is that all those things are trying to create a neverending cycle in us to keep us as away from our humanity as possible</u>. </span><br />
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<span>But we are<b> 'humans' </b>and we humans<b> </b>have not been made to live a superficial life but to live life naturally.<b> W</b></span><span><b>e are truly special, </b>I believe we humans have been made from a natural unique essence, and anything superficial will prevent us to connect with our true selves to live life more authentically. But don't take me wrong<b style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> </b></span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #545454; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: left;">—</span><span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> </b>I enjoy modernity and I love the amazing tools technology offers<b> but I don't like the idea of modernity and technology replacing humanity. </b></span><br />
<span><br /></span><span><b>Living in a world that is constantly demanding from us is not only putting a lot of weight on our day-to-day life but also debilitating our mental, emotional, and spiritual health.</b> </span><span>We don't need to have <u>more things and stress in our lives</u>, but <u>reducing</u> all that of our lives as much as we can instead. </span><br />
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<span><b>A few months back </b></span>I started to recognize that something was happening inside me <span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #545454; font-size: 14px;">— </span>even though I've always been more of a mindful being <span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #545454; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: left;">—</span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> </span>somehow I wasn't having enough clarity throughout every day and that I wasn't taking the proper time to do things how I used to before. It felt like trying to carry more weight than I could and it put me on a state of stress that I didn't like at all. And I knew I needed to pause, reflect, and release all of that pressure from me!<br />
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This pausing took me on the path of slow living and while adopting this approach to my life and growing up in the process I found myself again! <br />
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<b>And so if you're feeling a bit over-stress or with a sense of pressure, I invite you to simplify your life and reconnect with your roots again. </b><br />
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Below I share with you a bit more about <i>Slow Living</i> and how simple it is to start! 👇</span><br /><div><i style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i></i></span></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>The approach of <b>"Slow Living" </b>or "Taking Things Slow"<b> </b>can bring a handful of benefits to one's life because it helps you live life in a <b>healthier way</b>. Because when you take time to do something and <b>truly engage</b> with that situation you connect with <b>yourself and others on a deeper level<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></b></i></span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #545454; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">— y</span><i style="font-family: inherit;">ou become <b>more</b> <b>genuine</b> and start experiencing less stress in life creating a healthier environment for your emotions and mental well-being.</i><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: #545454; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: left;">— </span><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>WHAT IS NOT SLOW LIVING ALL ABOUT</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Slow Living is not about living life in neutral mode using really slow movements to perform a task.</i></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <i>Slow</i></span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Living</span><b style="font-family: inherit;"> is more about</b></i><b style="font-family: inherit;"><i> getting things done at the right speed taking the time that is needed to perform a task either</i> </b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">you're </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">talking, walking, listening, playing, cooking, eating and so on </span></i><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #545454; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: left;">— </span><i>focusing attention on what</i><i> is </i><i>necessary without having to rush throughout things instead. To ultimately defined the true value of the things around us.</i><br />
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<b style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Slow Living is neither </i></b><i style="font-family: inherit;"><b>a thing of past generations – </b>when our grandparents </i><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #545454; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: left;">— </span><i style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">s</span>eemed to have extra time to do everything else... even making their own food and live life more consciously! </i><i>We still the same humans! What changed is the quantity of information and commodities we have at our disposal nowadays. <b>The more we have</b></i><i><b> the more we lose ourselves in understanding who we truly are.</b></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">If we stop and think about it for a moment past generations</span></i><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> didn’t have access to all the commodities and technology we now have. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">They did everything by hand and with much more effort.</span></i><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">And then </span></i><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">what is causing us to live life in a rush and in constant stress?</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I believe the answer remains in us.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Let us live life authentically "without losing our identity" taking <u>everything the modern </u></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>world has to offer as what they are</u>... <b>just tools to provide a service</b> </span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: left;">— </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>and no the other way around</b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></i></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: #545454; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; text-align: left;">—</span><i><span> The First Thing I did on My Journey to </span></i></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Slow Living</i></span></span></div>
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<i>So the first thing I did was pretty much</i><i> identify everything that was taking up extra space in my mind and life in general, deciding on keeping only the things that feel important and essential to me. It didn't take me much time, to be honest, I began with my whole</i><i> mind and soul by reconnecting with my goals and dreams and</i><i> ended up with a deep home cleansing by</i><i> getting rid of those material things that didn't make sense keeping just because.</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>The outcome of this has brought more space and time to enjoy what I enjoy doing and that really matters to me. Embracing simplicity, taking th</i><i>ings</i><i> one step at a time while slowly returning to</i><i> my roots as a human being.</i><i style="font-family: inherit;"> </i><span style="font-family: inherit;">🙏</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is why I choose this <i>"Apple Compote"</i> recipe! <i>Because its simplicity of flavors and effortless preparation represent an invitation to remember that within the good </i></span><i style="font-family: inherit;">traditional, simplest things and moments of our lives are also the most valuables. </i></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></span><i>And now, </i><i style="font-family: inherit;">I leave you with the recipe!</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Ps:</b> </i><i>you can either eat it <u>cold or at room temperature</u>. You can make this compote with apples or if you want to combine this with another fruit you can try this <b>apple and pear compote recipe</b>, I’ve shared with you a while ago <a href="https://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/01/golden-dessert-honey-apple-pear-compote.html" target="_blank"><u>in this post here</u>.</a> Where I also talk <u>a bit more<b> </b>about</u> <b>the health benefits </b>of "Fruit Compote".</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope you are having a nice Easter break! The weather is
slowly transitioning here and cooler days have been inviting us to do some sweet
baking. From this <u><a href="https://www.aldentegourmet.com/2015/06/maple-apple-cake-easiest-refined-sugar.html" target="_blank">apple cake here</a></u> to this <b>‘Sweet Zucchini Bread’</b> full of
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cakes here in the past too but this one is extra special for me since I was
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And before I send you off to watch the video and make a loaf
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without using regular flour or milk, because is just as good! I hope this recipe encourage you to do some good delicious baking this holiday and to enjoy every little moment.</i></span> </blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"> <i style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Sending you love and lots of Easter hugs</i><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">🐰 xo</span><span> </span><span> </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I know is a little late to say “Happy New Year” but I hope you had a wonderful start of this 2019 and a good holiday season. Our beginning of the year was nice and for the most part, we spent our holiday break enjoying summer, resting, sightseeing, and talking about life and family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In the last year and a half, things have been taking a different shape on the personal side for me. <i>And so, I decided to step aside from blogging after my last post to be able to spend more time with my family and also to reconnect with myself again.</i> I was becoming emotionally exhausted and it was getting challenging for me to <u>find a balance between both sides of my life</u>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I started this blog there by the end of 2009 I did it because I wanted to explore all those creative things that felt true to my heart. And my intention is to always keep it that way. During all these years I’ve been fortunate enough to have my family love and support to continue nurturing <i>this little project of mine</i>. And I don’t take this for granted. <i>I truly love creating recipes, I love food styling and </i></span><i>photographing everything I share here but I also love my family life.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I began to feel disconnected from my creative self and I was getting lost between one thing and another and so in order to continue to be authentic with myself and here in this little space called <i>“AlDente Gourmet”</i> I knew I needed to <i>detach myself</i> from blogging. And focus <i><u>on my emotional health</u>.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>And now what have I learned from all this experience?</b></i> 'Being Human' is part of who I am and although sometimes living in a digital age supposes the opposite for many. It's all right to keep being human. <i><u>I’m going to keep updating the blog and sharing with you my recipes and wellness inspiration tips but I will do so in a more natural gentle way, taking things slowly, and whenever I feel connected with my inner muse.</u> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>In the meantime, I leave you with these delicious Vanilla Cupcakes recipe!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><h2><span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">SIMPLE VANILLA CUPCAKES RECIPE | REFINED SUGAR-FREE </span></h2><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Make 12</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 1/2 C. Self- Raising flour, regular or gluten-free</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/2 tsp. Baking powder sifted</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 tsp. Baking soda sifted</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pinch of Salt</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tsp. Vanilla essence or to taste</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">3 Organic or Free Range Medium Eggs</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 C. Sunflower oil</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 C. Milk of your choice, either plant-based or regular</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">3/4 C. Honey or to taste</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Preparation: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">1- Preheat oven at 180C/350F.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">2- In a bowl add dry ingredients mix and make a well in the center.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">3- Add eggs, milk, sunflower oil, vanilla essence and start mixing. Finally, add the honey and mix a little bit more until everything is well combined.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">4- Divide batter among lined cups, filling each three-quarters full. Bake for 15-20 minutes.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">5- When ready let them cool and then sprinkle with powdered sugar! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">These cupcakes are perfect to pack in work or school lunchboxes or to simply enjoy with a nice cup of tea in the afternoon!</span> </div></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Hiya! How are you, guys?! I hope you're feeling great and enjoying this crazy-busy but fun November! Here I come with another post for our <b>"Implementing Superfoods Series"</b><b style="text-align: -webkit-center;">— </b><span style="text-align: -webkit-center;"><span>and if you are new to the series or haven't read about it yet and want to understand a bit more what superfoods are and how they can help your body and general health, you can have a look at part 1 and part 2 of the series <u><b><a href="https://www.aldentegourmet.com/2017/06/spirulina-superfood-smoothie-recipe.html" target="_blank">here</a></b></u> and <b><a href="https://www.aldentegourmet.com/2018/08/turmeric-banana-ginger-maca-superfood-smoothie-recipe.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>. </span></span></span></div>
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<i style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-center;">Matcha tea is traditionally from Japan and has plenty of fiber, chlorophyll, vitamins and is also full of antioxidants known as catechins which can fight and prevent diseases. Matcha has the ability to enhance memory and concentration and can provide the body with energy, calmness, and relaxation. Pure Matcha has a rich and strong flavor and you can be dissolved either in hot water or warm milk.</i></blockquote><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-center;"><b>And now let's get to the recipes!</b> <u>The recipe below</u> <i>(photo above)</i> is a fantastic elixir for a night's good sleep and has the most wonderful aroma!</span> </p><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-center;">Then is the Homemade Matcha Latte and finally the Turmeric and Ginger Tea recipe for better digestion! Good Weekend!</span></blockquote><p><br /></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-center;">As always I love hearing from you in the comments below or via </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aldentegourmet_/?hl=en" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-center;" target="_blank"><u><b>Instagram </b></u><b>@aldentegourmet_</b></a><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-center;"> 😉</span></span> </div>
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2 Cups Milk, plant-based or regular</span></div>
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Combine milk, turmeric, and chamomile in a small pan over medium heat. Whisk to get rid of any lumps. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for a minute. Remove from heat and pour the preparation through a strainer into a cup. Add honey to taste and sip slowly.😌</span></div>
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1 Cup Milk, plant-based or regular</span></div>
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Warm milk. Then add 1/4 teaspoon of matcha into a cup. Slowly pour a little bit of warm milk into the cup with matcha powder while whisking vigorously with a whisk or spoon until you get a creamy green smooth paste. Now add the rest of the warm milk, and add honey to taste.</span></div>
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2 Cups Clean water</span></div>
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Juice of 1/2 fresh lemon</span></div>
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In a pan add water, then add turmeric and ginger and bring to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce heat and simmer for a couple minutes. Take off the heat and pour tea preparation into a cup using a strainer. Add fresh lemon juice and honey, mix well and sip slowly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today I'm coming with another quick update here on the blog to share with you this delicious, easy to put together <i>''Lemon & Yogurt Cake"</i>. Just like any other baking recipe on the blog I like to keep it simple, I enjoy making quick cakes...<i>so I don't have to wait long to taste it!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lemon and yogurt are by far one of my favorite flavors to combine when making cakes or cupcakes and other quick desserts and treats. <i>That citrus aroma is something that immediately takes me back to my hometown...they're always the same memories coming back...me and my brothers picking up lemons and citrus fruits around the neighborhood to then coming back home and make a few liters of lemonade and orange juice... but they're the memories that I like to keep remembering. Just like a favorite old movie you like to watch over and over again.</i> And if you follow me on Instagram or have been on the blog for a while you already know we are fortunate to have <a href="https://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/06/lemon-ricotta-tart-when-life-gives-you.html" target="_blank">a couple of citrus trees</a> where we live. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last time I posted a few pictures on Instagram getting the last lemons of the season from our little tree <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn4kRn-lZZa/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> and <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqPAj4rnrdt/" target="_blank">here</a>.</b> <i>I like to keep them in the fridge since they last longer in there, so just the other day while I was gathering the ingredients to make this Lemon & Yogurt Cake when I realized there weren't any more lemons left in the fridge! Oh, well I said to myself I better go and buy some lemons but to my surprise, there were two lemons hanging from a small branch hidden behind lots of green leaves from the tree, and so I couldn't be happier! I took them right away and started mixing and baking! </i>Well, those two lemons were as juicy as the others were and they made this cake just perfect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This cake is not too sweet since I decided to make some <u>icing glaze to go</u> with it and that just gave it the right amount of sweetness to my taste <u>but you can skip the icing topping and make this lemon cake without it</u> and add a bit more sugar in the batter if you like. <b><i>This cake i</i></b><b style="font-style: italic;">s so simple and delicious to make that it wouldn't be fair not to make it guys!</b><i> </i>🍋🍰</span>🍋</div>
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1/4 Cup Plain Yogurt</div>
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3/4 Cup Sunflower Oil</div>
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Lemon Zest of 1 lemon</div>
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Hi, I hope you're having a good weekend! I love weekends but I would love for the hours of the weekend to go slower. <i>Don't you too?... </i>The opportunity of doing things in a more relaxed way is the part I enjoy the most. Breakfast, free long walks and a good plate of something comforting for lunch are some of those gratifying things that make me feel recharged. Today I'm coming in with another sweet and short post-video-recipe with a quick delicious meal ideal for days like this.</div>
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One of those comforting lunches we like to eat during cold and rainy days is this <i><b>"Carrot and Spinach Curry Sauce"</b> </i>is just perfect for weekends and <i>it takes just minutes to cook</i>. We usually serve this sauce with <i>lentils or rice</i> or a combination of both, either way, tastes equally delicious. And if you'd like to add some extra protein you can add some cooked chicken as well.</div>
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<i>Relax, eat well and continue enjoying your weekend! </i>🙏</div>
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1 1/2 C. Tomato puree<br />
1 1/2 tsp. Curry powder or to taste<br />
1 Garlic clove, chopped<br />
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2 Tbsp. Olive oil or Sunflower oil<br />
1/2 C. Coconut Cream or substitute with regular pouring cream<br />
1 1/2 C. Shredded Carrots<br />
3 C. Spinach Leaves<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi friends! Today I'm popping in quick with another <b>video-recipe!</b> I've been wanting to share this recipe idea with you for a long while now since aubergines are one of those vegetables that I grew up eating and that I really enjoy cooking with. So I thought you would like to add this dish to your vegetarian recipe archive too! My mom will make this <b>Roasted Aubergines with Bechamel Sauce</b> all the time when we were kids and while <a href="https://www.aldentegourmet.com/2017/12/plums-in-vegan-balsamic-syrup.html" target="_blank">she was here last year</a> she would make this for us as well. And every time I make this just instantly brought me back home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We love preparing this kind of meals at home, is just one of those easy-delicious meals we like preparing on weekends so we can slow down and take things one step at a time without having to worry too much about cooking without sacrificing nourishment. <i><u>And you can even prepare these aubergines with bechamel sauce ahead of time and simply reheat in the oven for a quick lunch or dinner or even to take to work.</u></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you're <u><a href="https://www.aldentegourmet.com/2018/02/introducing-meal-grocery-planner-guide.html" target="_blank">meal planning</a></u> for the next week this recipe is a perfect addition to increase more vegetables in your nutrition that even <a href="https://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/03/cauliflower-pumpkin-crunchy-risotto-how.html" target="_blank">picky eaters</a> can't resist! For this aubergine recipe, you can use as much parmesan cheese as you like or if you want to make this <u>vegan use nutritional yeast instead</u>. <i>Both options work well although 'my Argentinian palate' prefers parmesan cheese :) </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Before cooking the aubergines just wash them and cut into rounds of medium size thickness. Place aubergines into a baking tray and pierce with a fork. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast aubergines in the oven for about 10 minutes at 180C / 356F.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Take them out of the oven pour bechamel sauce over aubergines, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, then add fresh tomatoes and basil. Add more salt and pepper if needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bake for a few minutes until bechamel sauce gets a golden color, parmesan cheese is melted and tomatoes get soft and skins just begin to wrinkle. Serve and enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Today I bring you </span><b style="text-align: justify;"><i>part 2</i></b><span style="text-align: justify;"> of </span><span style="text-align: justify;"><b><span><u>Implementing Superfoods</u>!</span></b></span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><i style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.aldentegourmet.com/2017/06/spirulina-superfood-smoothie-recipe.html" target="_blank"><b>And if you haven't read part 1 </b>yet you can have a look here.</a></i><span style="text-align: justify;"> So in part one, we talked about 'the green gold' superfood but today I want to share with you the amazing medicinal properties of three more </span><u style="text-align: justify;"><i>superfoods</i></u><span style="text-align: justify;"> that can potentially benefit your general health and wellbeing. As we talked about before, there is a large variety of nutrient-dense foods and ingredients that are not only good to add a nice flavor to our meals but that can also potentially keep your body strong and healthy.</span></span></div>
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And while many products in the natural health circle are <span><i>(<span>ridiculously) </span></i></span>expensive there still are a few affordable superfoods ingredients that we can use. A few favorites of mine that I like to include in my cooking routine are; <b>turmeric, ginger, and maca.</b> These are by far the most powerful (budget-friendly) foods that include an array of health benefits! You can add these into your smoothies, plain yogurt, porridge, chia pudding, juices, and many other meals too, like this <u><a href="https://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/07/pumpkin-curry-super-easy-weeknight-meals-for-busy-people.html" target="_blank">easy pumpkin curry here</a></u>. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Turmeric has such incredible health benefits that I could make a whole post talking about it! Turmeric contains powerful <u>medicinal properties</u> that can help and benefit your body and health in many ways! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Ginger is another<u> root of the turmeric family</u> that has powerful medicinal properties it has been used for thousands of years in the <i>treatment of different illnesses</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Ginger can be consumed fresh, dried as a spice, or juiced. Ginger can help your body remove the excess toxins, is amazing for <u>weight loss,</u> and is a very powerful antibacterial that can help against contagious diseases among many other things.</span></i> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Maca is a root plant as well but comes originally from South America and growth in the high Andes of Peru. It has been used by the ancient indigenous people for thousands of years to nourish and rejuvenate the body. <i>Legend has it that Incan warriors would consume large quantities of maca before going into battle to make them tremendously strong. </i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;">You <u>don't need any special equipment to make this jam</u> neither. Most of the time we use frozen mixed berries or strawberries but you can use fresh berries as well. For this recipe, you'll only need two ingredients and ten minutes of your time. Yes, this is that quick to make! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi friends! Here I am coming in quick with another <b>dose of wellness recipe idea + video!</b> So for those of you that <b>already subscribed to my new YouTube channel you probably </b>watched the video.<b> </b>And to those of you that haven't subscribed yet and <u>watched my previous video</u> recipe you can do so by clicking <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBp757JqdLc" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">This wellness recipe idea </span>"<u>5 Minutes Herbal Drinks to Improve Your Health</u>" <span style="font-family: inherit;">is about showing you how you can still improve your health by using some <u>simple ingredients while implementing a practical and easy approach</u>: </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">"Drinking Herbal Tea". </i><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm a total fanatic of herbal drinks and a daily habit of preparing yourself a cup of tea can make a huge difference in your health and bring a whole lot range of benefits to your body! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">During the weekend I'd finally got a moment to sit down and edit these chia seeds bowl photographs that I took a few weeks ago. I woke up while everyone was sleeping, tiptoed myself quietly to the kitchen, pour myself a <a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/11/apple-ginger-tea-healthy-tea-recipe.html" target="_blank">cup of apple tea</a>, and started working. So here I am with this healthy recipe plus another new <u>how-to video</u>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And since Mother's Day is around the corner I couldn't think of a better <i>sweet healthier breakfast to delight and celebrate the day.</i> I love waking up to a good gratifying morning breakfast and who wouldn't right?! So if you're looking to surprise mom with a delicious healthy <b>breakfast in bed, this Fruity Chia Seeds Bowl is just perfect! But it can serve as a snack or dessert as well! </b>Also in this video, <u>I show exactly how-to prepare chia seeds to make a naturally sweetened and creamy chia seeds pudding</u>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Packed with goodness and wonderful flavors. Just the right balance of natural sweetness, colorful fruits, and seeds to make this irresistible inside and out. Oh so good, homemade and beautiful! And when you wake up to a breakfast like this you feel refresh and energize to start the day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In the meantime have fun making this <u>sweet chia pudding for breakfast, snack or dessert</u>. And you can always substitute with different fruits and toppings as well. <b>You can either surprise someone with this Fruity Chia Bowl or just forward this recipe + video post to your children and men if you're the one that would like to be surprised! </b></span></blockquote>
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1/4 C. Chia Seeds<br />
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In a bowl add chia seeds pudding and add fruits and seeds. It's that easy and quick! One of my favorite fruity chia bowls (like the one in the photograph) is adding mango puree, raspberries, shredded coconut or coconut flakes, seeds and goji berries! It is really delicious but if you're unable to find mango or berries try using and combining other fruits such us banana with peaches or apricots or frozen berries with banana slices and seeds. The flavor combinations are endless so give it a go and see which combination you like the best!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi friends! I'm just coming in quickly today to share with you some <u>"Granola Breakfast Inspiration" </u>+ <b>a New Video</b> with a <u>new Granola Recipe</u>! <i>It's been a while since my last video, right?!</i> But hopefully, we can create more videos soon. Oh, by the way, in this video you'll see little Lia helping around, adding and mixing ingredients as well (which by the way has become one of her favorite activities lately).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This <b>new granola recipe is completely nut-free</b> and is incredibly delicious <u>but I also put together some granola recipes with nuts from the archives</u>. So you'll have a few granola recipes to choose from plus a chocolate cereal recipe too. Granola is perfect for breakfast, afternoon snack, or as a healthy dessert after a light meal. You can even take some of this granola to go in a container with some <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/04/how-to-make-coconut-milk-at-home-video.html" target="_blank">plant-based milk</a></u> or top up your smoothies with it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I like to have some granola in the afternoon as a snack, as my afternoon treat, while J. prefers having granola for breakfast since he enjoys that sweet boost of energy in the morning. </span><br />
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Below is the new Granola Recipe: "<u>Coconut & Seeds Granola</u>" and at the end of the post you'll find the link for each of the other granola recipes from the archives. </blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3/4 C. Pumpkin Seeds</span><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/05/berries-and-coconut-seeded-crumble.html" target="_blank">1- Berries and Coconut Seeded Crumble</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2015/05/almond-salty-caramel-buckwheat-granola.html" target="_blank">2- Almond Salty Caramel Buckwheat Granola</a></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On Christmas eve we will be preparing some dishes together, the celebration will be Argentinian style. But this time, we’ll be adding these ''<i>Plums in Balsamic Syrup''</i> as well. Mom never cooked plums in these form before and the first time I made these for her, she loved it and immediately wanted to know how to make this. I’ll be making another batch of these plums to serve as an appetizer over mozzarella cheese tomorrow since the first one I made has already been eaten. <i>Haha’’ </i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>So here is one more uncomplicated, quick recipe you can put together for Christmas.</b> <i>Even at the last minute?</i> <b>Yes, because you can cook these plums on the stove really quick.</b> <i>Believe me, no matter how many side dishes you planned for Christmas there’s always room for that extra something with a pop of color and delicious fragrance on the table!</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After a couple days out of the city last weekend, while driving <span style="background: white;">throughout</span> the Coromandel region we stopped at a few organic farms and brought with us some beautiful, juicy, sweet plums (plus a good size bag full of other fruits and vegetables), so in addition here’s a little bit from our road trip in photographs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>I hope you enjoy the festive season and spend lots of time with the people you love.</b> I’ll spend mine with my favorite people, doing some <span style="background: white;">sightseeing, sipping smoothies, watching movies and taking things as slow as I can</span>. <b>Have a Happy Christmas and wonderful New Year ‘2018’ too!</b></span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">10 Medium Semi-Firm Plums, cleaned, seeded and cut into halves</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">A Few Blueberries, optional</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sparkling fruity sweet beverages just for the adults in the family; <i>''Sidra'' </i>(sparkling cider made with apples), ''<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Ananá Fizz''</i> (</span>also a sweet fermented drink made with pineapple), sometimes sangria and… two large glass jars of delicious orange and pomegranate juice prepared with sparkling water for us children! <b><i>And yet everyone in the family never seemed to have enough food or beverages.</i></b> To then repeat something similar the next day but in much smaller intensity, simply a light lunch followed by days of leisure, long conversations, desserts and more orange and pomegranate juice. <i>You know…December 'after celebration' days! </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nowadays living in the other part of the southern hemisphere, I still celebrate Christmas in summer. So, I’ve been working on a sweet <i><b>Pomegranate-Berry Juice</b></i> recipe that reminds me a lot of that pomegranate juice back home. But instead of using only pomegranates I wanted to combine some <u>fresh strawberries in it as well since they are in full season here but you can always use frozen strawberries</u>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">This is a very cheerful and healthful beverage for Christmas, <u>kid-friendly, refined sugar-free and delicious!</u> But if you prefer something more <i>orangey flavor </i>have a look <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2015/11/pear-orange-rosemary-infused-beverage.html" target="_blank">at this beverage recipe</a></u> from the archives :)</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></i> <span style="font-family: inherit;">1 Pomegranate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">12 Strawberries fresh or frozen</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 C. Clean water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 Tbsp. Honey or to taste</span><br />
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I would love for the mornings to be longer. Normally I prefer to go with the flow, wake up put some music, meditate and watch Lia waking up to then have breakfast together. It is our<i> ''mother-daughter routine''</i> and I fully enjoy it. Breakfast consists of enjoying each other’s company and having something delicious that could fill our tummies with comfort, and energy. It could be something warmth or refreshing but most of the time this will depend on the weather.</div>
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<i>But beyond eating a nutritious and delicious breakfast <b>is really the connection that takes place between the two of us during that moment what gives me true energy</b></i>. ''<u>That powerful feeling that comes from your inside that creates a reaction of pure energy and light that makes us feel strong and full of life.</u>'' <i>You know what I mean?... </i></div>
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Lately, this source of energy of which I’m telling you about has recharged my spirit in an incredible way and has been giving me moments with more than a thousand and one reasons to continue cultivating everything that I’ve always believed;<i> family, love and good friends.</i> <b><i>Every opportunity given to share a meal with the people I love and care is different but the energy is likely the same always genuine and glowing.</i></b> ''<i>No matter what happens, no matter what the day might bring my soul will always have that infinite source of energy that I'll never lose."</i></div>
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<b><i>Embrace and cultivate your true self, your true energy. </i></b></div>
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<u>In the meantime</u> here’s one of our favorite breakfast foods; <i><b>Healthier </b></i><b><i>Berries Homemade Flavored Yogurt!</i></b></blockquote>
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<i>We love this for breakfast or as an afternoon snack is incredibly easy and super delicious and much <u>more nutritious than the flavored yogurts sold in the supermarket</u>.</i></blockquote>
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To make this berries flavored yogurt use <u>frozen or fresh berries</u> and natural <u>plain yogurt</u>. You can also use <u>greek yogurt or coconut yogurt</u>. </blockquote>
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We also like combining half natural yogurt and half coconut yogurt, and add toppings at the end like <u>sunflower seeds, toasted buckwheat groats, chia seeds and cocoa nibs</u>! <i>So combine your favorite seeds and start enjoying a good bowl of homemade flavored yogurt.</i></blockquote>
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<i><span style="color: #38761d;">When making this flavored yogurt use plain yogurt and berries in equal parts.</span></i><br />
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Berries, frozen or fresh any kind you'd like<br />
Plain Natural Yogurt, but you can use Greek Yogurt or Coconut Yogurt<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">1- <span style="background-color: white;">In a saucepan add berries and a little water. Cook the berries for a few minutes until berries start to soften, and juices of the berries start to come out. Add coconut sugar or honey to taste. And you just made homemade berry jam! Then take off the heat and set aside. Let it cool.</span></span><br />
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I love exploring ingredients and food that can potentially give me an instant boost of nutrition and energy. But most importantly taste good and can make me feel good inside and out.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b><i>The time and care we put into feeding our bodies don't depend much on the quantity but on the quality of food, </i></b>we choose to put into it. </span></div>
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Time and time again I’ve learned that <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>if you listen to your body</i></b>,</span> it will lead you to know the type of food and nutrition it needs to feel like it best. <i>''And while many will try to convince you<b> </b></i><span style="font-style: italic;">that choosing <u>store-bought or fast-food is the easiest and more convenient way to feed'</u>'</span>, in reality, this is something that can only bring a <u>momentary satisfaction and fulfillment</u><b style="font-style: italic;"> with ‘zero’ nutritional value for the body.</b></div>
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Making a little time every day on <u>preparing and cooking your own food will not only create the habit of eating homemade</u> and the opportunity of knowing the kind of ingredients that are inside the food we are eating <b><i>but will also provide the body with defenses that can boost the immune system and make it stronger. </i></b></div>
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<b style="font-style: italic;">Having a good immune system </b><u>helps the body to be better prepared against infections, germs, illnesses, and other attackers that can make us sick.</u> And while there’s a large range of great natural supplements to support the immune system, there’s also food! <b><i>Powerhouse foods that can potentially improve your immune system. </i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">So below is a (longish but worth it) list of 10+ delicious foods (<u>plus suggested recipes</u>)</span></i></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b><i>for you </i></b>with lots of health benefits that you can incorporate or if you’re already using some of these foods then you can incorporate ‘more’ into your cooking <u><b>to give your body and immune system constant endurance.</b></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the best ways to <u>implement a few ingredients mentioned in the list below is simply by preparing juices.</u> So here I’m also sharing my <b><i>Pear + Ginger Juice</i></b> (my favorite juice combination at the moment) that I really enjoy having in the afternoon or mid-morning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i><b>1-Citrus Fruits:</b></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">It contains lots of vitamin C, is a natural antioxidant, and is one of the important nutrients in the human body. It is great in preventing and battling bacterial, viral infections, and perfect for supporting the immune system. Use in juice, teas, dressings, salads, sauces, meats…well, you know…whatever you fancy!</div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/10/citrus-chia-energy-drink-increase-energy-naturally-without-caffeine-or-sugar.html" target="_blank">Citrus & Chia Energy Drink</a></u></i></span></div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2013/07/im-still-here-juicing-habit.html" target="_blank">All Season Beets Juice</a></u></i></div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2015/11/pear-orange-rosemary-infused-beverage.html" target="_blank">Pear and Orange Rosemary Infused Beverage</a></u> </i></div>
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Ginger is a root that has powerful medicinal properties that have been used for thousands of years in the treatment of different illnesses. Ginger can be consumed fresh, dried as a spice, or juiced. Ginger can help your body remove the excess of toxins and help against contagious diseases among many other things. Try adding ginger to your juices (like this pear & ginger juice I’m sharing today) teas, water, green tea, orange juice, or stir fry in sauces.</div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/11/apple-ginger-tea-healthy-tea-recipe.html" target="_blank">Apple & Ginger Tea</a></u></i></div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2017/06/spirulina-superfood-smoothie-recipe.html" target="_blank">Spirulina & Apple Smoothie</a></u></i></div>
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Broccoli is an amazing vegetable packed with lots of vitamins, fiber, calcium, and minerals that can stimulate the immune system and keep it in balance. Broccoli is also great for skin, hair, and nails and it can help in the process of detoxification of the body. Eat broccoli raw (add it into juices), steamed, roasted, or grated and combined with rice (check out the suggested recipe below).</div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2014/07/broccoli-pesto-boost-broccoli-pesto.html" target="_blank">Broccoli Pesto Boost</a></u></i></div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2013/04/broccoli-green-apple-juice-boost-of.html" target="_blank">Broccoli Green Apple Juice</a></u></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">4-Turmeric:</span></i></b></div>
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Turmeric is by far one of my favorite foods! It has such incredible health benefits that I could make a whole post talking about it! Turmeric contains powerful medicinal properties that can help and benefit your body and health in many ways! It can boost your immune system naturally, help you treat and prevent viral, bacterial infections, inflammation, diabetes, depression, skin, and a few other things that can improve your general health. Use turmeric in delicious curries (no doubt), teas, add it to milk and juices.</div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2015/05/turmeric-garlic-popcorn-food-that-can.html" target="_blank">Turmeric & Garlic Popcorn</a></u></i></div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2014/08/feel-great-turmeric-ginger-drink.html" target="_blank">Feel Great Turmeric & Ginger Lemonade</a></u></i></div>
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<i>- <a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2017/08/vegetarian-egg-cannellini-bean-stew.html" target="_blank"><u>Vegetarian Egg & Cannellini Stew</u> </a></i></div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/07/pumpkin-curry-super-easy-weeknight-meals-for-busy-people.html" target="_blank">Easy Pumpkin Curry</a></u></i></div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/08/how-to-cleanse-your-body-naturally-with-delicious-green-food.html" target="_blank">Simple Revitalizing Turmeric Tea</a></u></i></div>
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Fermented cabbage can provide natural Probiotics that can instantly strengthen the immune system. And there are a few fun and delicious ways you can implement it! If you want to know more about the benefits of fermented cabbage have a look at the recipes below!</div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/06/fermented-vegetables-natural-probiotics.html" target="_blank">How to Fermented Red Cabbage / Natural Probiotics</a></u></i></div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/09/how-to-serve-and-eat-sauerkraut-for-health.html" target="_blank">How to Eat Fermented Red Cabbage</a></u></i></div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/06/cabbage-mango-spinach-vegetarian-tacos.html" target="_blank">Fermented Cabbage + Mango + Spinach Tacos</a></u></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">6-Berries:</span></i></b></div>
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Berries are packed with antioxidants, fiber, and lots of vitamin c and can help protect cells from damage and also prevent diseases. Have some blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries; add it to your smoothies, toasts, salads, tarts…well, you get the idea just get crazy with berries! </div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/08/simple-vegan-chocolate-spread-relieve-stress-food.html" target="_blank">Simple Vegan Chocolate Spread with Fresh Berries</a></u></i></div>
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<i>- <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/m5byzxkqqvw3zsp/5%20Super%20Smoothies%20Free%20Recipe%20eBook%20by%20aldentegourmet.com.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">Delighted Mix Berries Smoothie (included in my free smoothie e-Book)</a></i></div>
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<i>-<a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/12/how-to-make-dessert-in-a-jar-no-bake-and-sugar-free.html" target="_blank"> Strawberries & Mascarpone: Easy Dessert in Jar</a></i></div>
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Raw coconut oil is a rich fatty acid that contains manganese, fiber, copper, potassium among other minerals that can help your body fight against infections and diseases. Using raw coconut oil in your cooking can definitely improve and give great support to your immune system. Substitute regular oil or butter with coconut oil and add some healthy nutrients to your food.</div>
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Besides its aromatic –delicious culinary properties, thyme has also medicinal properties and is a fantastic herb against infections! Thyme has plenty of vitamins a and c and it can also help your digestive system, respiratory system, and protect your immune system. Use fresh or dry thyme and combine with other spices to enrich your foods. </div>
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<i><u><span style="color: #6aa84f;">The easiest way to include apple cider vinegar: Salads!</span></u></i></div>
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<u>Carrots</u>: strengthen the immune system and cleanse the intestine, helping the digestive system to remove waste substances and sweep with fat or substances stuck in arteries and veins.</div>
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<u>Onions</u>: powerful depurative and excellent remedy to combat infections. Eating two tablespoons of raw onion after eating will help eliminate any harmful substance and discharge intestines quickly.</div>
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<u>Celery</u>: is a great antioxidant and has vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that detoxify the body, protect the liver, and help against infections and microbes. So this vegetable is, without doubt, a keeper! Use stalks and leaves, add it to juices, salads, stews, and stir-fries!</div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2017/04/simple-healthier-carrot-cake.html" target="_blank">Simple Carrot Cake</a></u></i></div>
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<i>- <a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2013/04/chickpeas-and-vegetables-lettuce-wraps.html" target="_blank">Chickpea & Vegetables Lettuce Wraps</a></i></div>
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<i>- <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/03/cauliflower-pumpkin-crunchy-risotto-how.html" target="_blank">Cauliflower & Pumpkin Risotto</a></u></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">I hope you are feeling recharged and ready to make the best of these few months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>After all, we are on our way to welcoming another new year…eh?...</i></b> It sounds incredibly exciting to me just thinking about it! Yes, I’m pretty much a stubborn dreamer that continuously prefers optimism. And refuse to give up on happy thoughts and feelings around the new year, it brings a sense of relief somehow. But also the intrigue and euphoria of knowing what would happen next. These last few months have been the busiest for us, spending life between parenthood, work, family responsibilities, studies, blogging, creativity, plus keeping everyone at home healthy and well-fed, but even with all these things challenging us every day, I couldn’t possibly feel more grateful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The rhythm of life is always uncertain and while this can shake me up and down at times there are only three things that can keep my mind and soul at peace; <i>the love of my daughter, good food, and creativity.</i> And I could never let go of any of the three. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>So, in my way of being more creative with muffins</i>, I’d decided to transform one of my banana bread recipes into a sweet muffin recipe. I used <i><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">ripe bananas as the main source of natural </span></i><i>sweetener</i> and added some <i>aromatic spices to the batter, fresh pear slices and walnuts</i> on top. The result…pretty much a delicious muffin full of flavor, <i>just beyond easy to put together and a great addition to your lunch box, picnic, breakfast, merienda ‘afternoon tea’, or as a sweet food gift.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">2 C. Self Raising Flour <i>(gluten-free or regular)</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 tsp. Baking Soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Pinch of Salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">3/4 C. Sunflower oil</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3 Eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lemon Zest of 1 lemon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 tsp. Ground Cinnamon</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>(optional)</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 Medium-Large Ripe Bananas, mashed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Coconut Sugar or Honey, to taste</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Walnuts, chopped</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Pour mixture into the prepared tray. Add 2 slices of pear + chopped walnuts on top of each muffin. Bake for about 15- 20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. When ready let it cool on a wire rack and enjoy!</span></div></blockquote><div style="background-color: white; color: #242424; margin: 0cm; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><font face="times"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Any other lazy weekend, when we feel like doing everything in slow motion, a good bowl of pasta is mostly just perfect for us. We either have pasta with a pesto sauce, like </span><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i><u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2014/07/broccoli-pesto-boost-broccoli-pesto.html" target="_blank">this broccoli pesto here</a></u></i></span></b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">, with a nice tomato sauce or simply with a gremolata.<font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></font></span></font></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><font face="times"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Gremolata sauce is one of those sauces that shines for its simplicity but is filled with a delicious flavor and incredibly </span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b><i>similar to</i></b></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>chimichurri sauce</i></span></b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">, which instantly takes me back to my homeland.<font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></font></span></font></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Pancetta, raw or cooked cut into slices</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fresh Cherry Tomatoes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3- Add pancetta, fresh tomatoes, and parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!</span></font></blockquote><font face="times"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></font>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2108695305815323149.post-21943325007345736312017-08-05T21:09:00.003+12:002021-06-19T17:06:35.335+12:00Vegetarian Egg & Cannellini Bean Stew 'Easy, Comforting Family Recipe'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">A typical day of winter is here reminds me of my home country. <i>Somehow my palate tries to replicate every dish I used to eat while growing up in Argentina.</i> I like that. Although my knowledge about cooking, ingredients, techniques, and flavors has expanded over the years, <i>I could never leave behind my cultural cuisine background</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stews are incredibly required back home during the cold season, not to mention famously fulfilling. <i>They have the ability to revive body and soul with a single spoonful!</i></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> In my hometown, the essence of a flavorful stew is mainly focused on the protein of meat, pulses like beans and vegetables. These stews are much elaborated, and can usually take the whole morning to prepare. Flavors need to complement one another and be cook slowly to create something rich and aromatic. It certainly is a labor of love.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But in my intention </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">to recreate</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> those hometown flavors I put together this </span><b style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>‘Egg & Cannellini Beans Potato Stew’.</i></span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Sure is not as elaborated as those flavorsome stews back home but without any doubt, this stew can be easily put together much quicker. It is</span><i style="font-family: inherit;"> the perfect comfort dish to warm up during the cold season, it just gives you that endurance and energy the body needs</i><span style="font-family: inherit;">. </span><b style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>It has a fantastic</i></span></b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i><b>flavor that comes from that creamy red sauce</b></i></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">doesn’t have any meat (which means it cooks faster), <i>and is absolutely fulfilling. </i></span></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 x 400 g Diced Tomatoes can</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">420 g Cannellini Beans, cooked</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">-In a saucepan add oil, garlic, and onion and cook for about 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Then add potatoes and saute for another 5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, grated carrot and vegetable broth.</span></div>
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<font face="times"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The only thing that I enjoy the most about the winter season is warm comforting food and chocolate treats. Somehow I believe those things make the cool, rainy, and gray days worthwhile. And yes, some foods like chocolate can’t be overlooked during the cold season. I mean what not to love about chocolate in winter, right? We are not big eaters of sweet treats. But when we have a craving to indulge ourselves with something sweet we like having a good big bowl of </span><u><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2017/06/3-minutes-perfect-healthy-snack-for-toddlers-and-moms.html" target="_blank">this sweet popcorn</a></span></u><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">, or </span><u><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/03/chia-cacao-power-balls-raw-vegan-gluten.html" target="_blank">these truffles</a></span></u><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> or just </span><u><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/04/simple-vegan-granola-with-hazelnut.html" target="_blank">a nice bowl of homemade cereal/ granola</a></span></u><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></font></div>
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<font face="times"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i><u>This chocolate and tahini cereal</u></i></span></b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> has been our favorite treat of the season so far. It has a very rich chocolate flavor and is just perfect to have as it is when you feel the need to have something sweet and covered in chocolate! </span></font></div>
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<font face="times"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">For this chocolate cereal </span><u style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I use raw cacao</u><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> but if you’re unable to get raw cacao you can always </span><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><u>substitute</u></span></b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> with </span><u style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">unsweetened cocoa powder</u><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> for baking. I also use rolled oats in here but have</span><u style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> look below for ingredients and substitution</u><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"> if you're sensitive to oats.</span></b><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> You can also serve this delicious chocolate cereal with cold or warm milk!</span></font></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><i>If you're sensitive to oats, you can substitute with quinoa flakes. In here I use puffed spelt cereal but if you're unable to get this type of cereal you can substitute with unsweetened puffed rice cereal. You can either use coconut sugar or organic rice syrup or maple syrup.</i></span></div>
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<font face="times"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">+</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> In a medium saucepan add tahini, raw cacao powder, vanilla extract, sunflower oil and cook over medium high heat for a few minutes until preparation starts to bubble. Add the coconut sugar or syrup and cook for another minute. </span></font></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b>S</b>uperfood is food that is beneficial to the body and general health and that can provide great nutrition and an array of health benefits to one's well-being.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">One of my favorites is </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Spirulina<b> </b></span></span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">– ''<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><i>Spirulina''</i></u></span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>is a type of microalgae and it’s a great <u>natural multivitamin</u> with a high content of protein, iron, vitamin B, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">chlorophyll, and antioxidants. And a single dose can add over a hundred nutrients to your body. Spirulina is incredibly powerful and it is considered one of the most nutritious food in the world some called it <b><i><u>‘green gold’</u>.</i></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.4px;"><u>Spirulina</u> has a very <u>distinctive green color and a seaweed-like flavor</u>. Some people would mix the spirulina powder with water and drink it straight but I prefer <b>adding it to my juices or smoothies.</b> When blended with fruits or plant-based milk the spirulina flavor is almost unnoticeable and the taste is certainly <u>much more enjoyable</u>!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.4px;">+Balance blood sugar</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.4px;">+Detoxifier</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.4px;">+Anti-inflammatory</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.4px;">+Great Alkaline Food / It can balance the body’s ph</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.4px;">+Boost Immunity</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.4px;">+Decrease muscle fatigue</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.4px;">+Increase vitality.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can either buy spirulina powder or tablets. I prefer <u>spirulina powder since I can easily add it to my smoothies and recipes.</u> And always remember to verify the quality of the product and choose <b>certified organic spirulina</b> when buying.</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.4px;">Having a spirulina smoothie or juice can <b>increase vitality naturally without caffeine, sugary drinks or foods,</b> <i>isn’t this great?</i> Bellow my <span style="color: #38761d;"><b><u>Spirulina + Apple Smoothie</u></b></span> with you that I love having at mid-morning or as a refresher + wake-up drink in the afternoon!</span></blockquote>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">While planning the food styling and photoshoot for this carrot cake, which by the way is one of my favorite cake recipes, I’ve also got the idea of making a short video about it. That you can watch on my new <u><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/aldentegourmet1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #38761d;">YouTube Channel.</span></a></span></u> I’m not an expert on making videos, so I apologized in advance. I made this <b>video</b> mainly because I wanted to show you <u>how simple it is to make a healthy-delicious cake</u>, without using a lot of ingredients and spending a lot of time in the kitchen. I hope you enjoy the simplicity of this recipe and like <u>our little family movie carrot cake. </u></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I mostly <u>use gluten-free raising flour for this recipe but you can also use regular raising flour</u> if you are all right with it. You can also add <b>walnuts or pecans</b> to the batter preparation if you'd like, they give a wonderful nutty flavor to this carrot cake and even better crunchy texture. I like serving this with some <u>coconut cream</u> on top. <u>But regular cream, plain yogurt or Greek yogurt also works great</u>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">200 grams/ 7 oz Self-Raising Flour (I use gluten-free raising flour)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tsp. Baking Soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lemon zest of 1 lemon</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tsp. or to taste ground Nutmeg </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 C. or to taste Coconut Sugar or honey</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/2 C. Sunflower oil</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 large Carrots, grated (about 1 1/2 C.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My oven doesn’t behave so well. Sometimes it would work perfectly but other times simply not good at all. I enjoy baking. I’m not obsessed with it but I certainly do a decent amount of baking work in my oven. I like having a slice of <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2015/06/maple-apple-cake-easiest-refined-sugar.html" target="_blank">this cake</a></u> or <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/10/banana-cinnamon-bread-lets-celebrate.html" target="_blank">this banana bread</a></u>, from time to time and if any of these two aren’t available, well you can always find some <i><u>granola</u></i> in my cupboard. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It feels nice having a bowl of granola in the morning with some milk or yogurt for breakfast. Or after a light lunch, afternoon snack, or as a healthy treat after dinner while the home is quiet and you have that extra time for yourself to relax.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I often make a batch of granola at home during the weekends or whenever we need a refill. I have to admit, I’m completely fond of it. Granola is not something I was raised with. In fact <i>‘granola’ doesn’t exist from where I come from</i>. It is not in our list of culinary delights, but sometimes I think it should be. Whether it is its simplicity, its crunchiness, or its delicious taste, it got me! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But <u>there’s something particular about homemade granola</u>. And this is quality and cleanliness. I’ve tried different brands of <u>store-bought granola</u> and I have to say that I still choose to make my own granola at home instead of buying it. It might taste good but the addition of sugar, oil and other tricky additives in it is not something that I appreciate in ingredients with a high nutritional value such as oats, nuts, and seeds (which contain lots of fiber, iron, vitamins, healthy fats, and other goodies). <i>Nutrition simply is not there anymore. </i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">By choosing to make your own food, you allow yourself to know what’s inside the food you eat! And that, without a doubt, can <u>make all the difference in the world to your body and your health.</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can combine and add as many different grains, seeds, and spices as you like when making granola. You can even make oat-free granola if you have a certain reaction to oats by just using seeds, nuts, and quinoa flakes. You can <u>use a natural sweetener</u> (instead of using processed sugar with zero nutritional value) like <u>organic brown rice syrup, organic maple syrup, honey, dates sugar, or coconut sugar</u>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And if you’re like me or better said; <i>if you have an unpredictable not-so-well-behaved oven like mine</i>, or simply want to simplify the cooking process when <u>making your own granola</u>,<b> just use your stovetop instead!</b> Using the stovetop to make granola somehow feels ten times <u>easier and faster</u>, and to be honest <i>it tastes as delicious</i> as oven-baked granola. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Gather the ingredients, get a pan, cook the granola, and enjoy. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <font face="times"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Healthy Food is not complicated</u> and it can be super <u>budget-friendly</u> as well when you take a few minutes of your time to prepare it. Yes, a few minutes of your time, a little effort = healthy <u>happy food for you and your body</u>. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s the simple things, right?</span></font></span><font face="times"><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you’re starting this year with lots of good food and good health! 🍃xx<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">You can also have a look at my other granola recipes: <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/04/simple-vegan-granola-with-hazelnut.html" target="_blank">Simple Vegan</a></u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/04/simple-vegan-granola-with-hazelnut.html" target="_blank"><u> Granola</u>,</a> or this <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2015/05/almond-salty-caramel-buckwheat-granola.html" target="_blank">Almond Salty Caramel Granola</a></u>, or make this <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2015/04/carrot-granola-sweet-breadrefined-sugar.html" target="_blank">Carrot Sweet Granola Bread</a></u> using granola or make this <u><a href="http://www.aldentegourmet.com/2016/05/berries-and-coconut-seeded-crumble.html" target="_blank">Berries and Coconut Crumble Granola</a></u>.</span></span></font></div>
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