bites + brews
I know that apple pies, tarts and the like are a complete autumn cliché but you have to admit it is a delicious cliché. Add in the warm flavours of maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg and you have yourself a delightful autumn treat. You can eat a slice on its own or serve it warm from the oven with a scoop of vegan vanilla icecream or vanilla sauce. Pro tip: pies like this taste better the next day. It is a scientific fact.
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I came across the most amazing fresh figs at Union Coop this morning and knew exactly what to do with them; a rustic fig tart. I based this on what my mother use to make for us when we were children. A classic Wähe as we call it in Switzerland. More often than not my mother used apples, plums or the ever so lovely apricots and, when they could be picked from the garden, rhubarb. I love all Wähe variants equally but could not resist making something with figs. If you do not have figs available then any of the previously mentioned fruits can be used.
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Short answer? No! Not at all. Healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle can be as “cheap” and as expensive as you want to make it. Today I did my weekly shop and it came out to AED92. If you don’t live in the UAE that comes out to USD25, Euro20 or British Pounds19 for my weekly shop.
Obviously my diet is very heavy on fruit and vegetables and I rarely purchase meat so this does keep my grocery bill down. Note: My main source of animal protein comes from eggs and fish.
In this video I go through my weekly shop, how much everything costs, what I will use it for as well as what my staples at home are (yes I included tea as a staple …don’t judge!). I also give you some tips on grocery shopping with a healthy mindset as well as where you can get deals on health foods in the UAE (pssss. yes that means Organic Foods & Cafe has designated sale days).
Let me know if you have any questions and even suggestions.
Eat well, be well, be happy.
Keeping cool with some raspberry nice cream. Perfect for the hot summer months and quick and easy to make because nobody wants to sweat in the kitchen making a cool treat. This nice cream is two simple ingredients, no added sugar and will perk you up after wilting in the sun. Just make sure your bananas are brown and spotty to ensure that they are nice and sweet.
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I have noticed that at work I usually get hungry again at 2 or 3pm and start to crave a snack. Generally I power through it and remind myself that I have eaten lunch but sometimes I cave and buy something. Sometimes that thing is a granola bar. Full of sugar and other nasties or preservatives it is better to make your own. Here is a quick and easy recipe full of oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit.
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The Dirty Dozen vs. The Clean Fifteen if that doesn’t sound like a cheesy spaghetti western then I don’t know what does. But we aren’t talking about drawlin’ cowboys here instead we have fruit and veggies on the stand. The dirty and clean list refers to how much contaminants (pesticides etc.) each fruit or vegetable may contain. The list is originally from the Environmental Working Group and is an excellent guide. Your best bet is to buy organic fruit and veggies to make sure that they are contaminant free but let us be honest that can get expensive. So here are some alternatives.
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