What is a Swiss Christmas without Grittibänz? I wouldn’t know as I have always associated this magical time of year with Grittibänz. These little dough men are a favourite of mine during this period and are a classic. Of course homemade Grittibänz are best so let us make some! I was able to make mine vegan but will keep some substitutes below for you if required.
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Cinnamon Pear Cake
Cinnamon and pear are such a great combination hence this lovely Cinnamon Pear cake. This recipe is an updated version of a cake you would serve for Kaffee und Kuchen back home. I would pair (pardon the pun) this cake with tea especially if you have green or white teas or a variation on the two. Herbal infusions are also welcome to join the party.
…Lemon Lavender Scones
Lemon and lavender are two distinct flavours and when you add them together you get a winner like Lemon Lavender Scones. Though I may be biased because I am a bit of a scone girl. And a lavender girl … but if you do not like lavender you can either omit it or use another edible flower for a pretty effect.
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Gluten + Dairy Free Frittata
A frittata is an egg based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche or scrambled eggs to which you add ingredients like meat, cheese or vegetables. I decided to make this gluten and dairy free frittata as part of my work week meal prep. This frittata is chock full of delicious and fresh veggies and it is delicious. A gluten and dairy free frittata is easy enough to make and is a great addition to your recipe repetoire.
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Almond Banana Bread
I like a good banana bread like the next person but I also like to mix it up hence the creation of this almond banana bread. Admittedly this only came about because I still had ground almonds in the freezer and decided it was time to use them up. Almond banana bread is very similar to my go to banana bread recipe but has a really lovely warm and nutty flavour.
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How to Travel with a Food Allergy
Travelling especially over long distances with multiple stops can be stressful at the best of times. When you add that you or someone under your care has to travel with a food allergy you can end up with a major headache. So what can you when you travel with a food allergy? Are there ways that you can prepare for you and your loved ones? What can you do before and during your travels?
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How to make vegan condensed milk
Finding dairy free alternative to some dairy staples can sometimes be as easy as going to Carrefour and as difficult as attempting it yourself. This time it was the latter. At least I can now tell you how to make vegan condensed milk. It is quite simple but does take time if you are making a larger quantity of vegan condensed milk.
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Tuorta da nusch
There is a beautiful part of Switzerland known as the Bündnerland and from here come some of my favourite foods like Tuorta da nusch, Silser Kugeln (especially from Furnaria Grond), Salsiz and Pizokel. I use to live in the Engadin which is a part of the Canton of Graubünden. It is rustic and majestic while also providing a sense of peace and of course great food.
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Raspberry Lemon Scones
Yesterday we witnessed the incredible wedding of Harry and Meghan. Admittedly I did watch and very much enjoyed it together with some raspberry lemon scones and a cup of tea. Is there anything any more stereotypically English than scones? Maybe tea and scones.
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Fluffy Vegan Pancakes
Once again we have a recipe that is vegan because I forgot eggs. Maybe I can make this into a series? Fluffy vegan pancakes are where it is at though. They do not require any complicated ingredients and the secret to making them fluffy vegan pancakes, as opposed to vegan pancakes, is letting the baking powder activate. Simple right?
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