Let me tell you one thing: I had no idea what hunger meant until I started breastfeeding. I always had a big appetite (it’s a family thing). Then came the pregnancy hunger everyone was warning me about. But none of that can compare to breastfeeding hunger. All of a sudden, this mama found herself unable…
Recipes
tastiest “skindrink”, Ready in minutes!
Hindsight is a great thing, isn’t it? But it’s not much help at this point in my life. Hindsight, I should have prepared for the postpartum period as much as I did for the birthing process. I had a wonderful birthing experience, as I talk about here. But as I kiiiiind of touch on here,…
Gluten-free, vegan, chocolate-chip cookies
Hello, chocolate and coconut lovers! Fellow preggo ladies: I will soon share with you recipes with dates, because, apparently, dates are SO good for us. But for now, to satisfy those chocolate and sweet cravings, a delicious cookie recipe is in order. Got coconut? I don’t know about you, but coconut flour is my absolute…
Better digestion, clear skin and a delicious non-alcoholic margarita!
I have been getting my energy back. Slowly, but surely. These last two weeks have been a roller coaster- scary possibilities, tests, then good news, scary possibilities, tests, then more good news. Between these hospital visits and work, I did not have the energy (or the mental capacity) for much else. I have been reading…
quick, easy, nutritious: spreadable cashew cheese recipe
So here I am, 3:20 in the morning, not being able to sleep. But it’s not anxiety, not sadness, not worry; it is excitement, joy, and hope. A sudden realization of something that has always been with me. I want to share with you a simple recipe today but I also wanted to send along…
Chocolate? Check. Coffee? Check. Protein? Check. Superfoods? Check. Yumminess? Check. The ultimate spring mochaccino you will not want to share!
This post will be a shorter one because I would rather be enjoying my mochaccino than anything else. Got it? This mochaccino is the most important thing right now. Coffee habits If we are connected on Instagram you might have noticed that I love my matcha. I was a tea drinker (hello Earl Grey!) before I…
The easiest, healthiest falafel- baked or air-fried and with an oil-free option
Who doesn’t love falafel? The most delicious falafel I have ever had was in Berlin. And it was quite cheap. Was it Maroush? I cannot remember- and writing these, I realize how much I am missing that city. If there is a Berliner among you, they should please send me a note! Sigh. Anyway, I…
Ivy’s 3-day mostly-juice fix for allergies and bloating
The human body is amazing. Have you been abusing your body with junk food and drinks? If you stop these unhealthy practices now, now will start the healing process. Right at that moment. Why did I juice for three days, then? I rarely eat junk food. I do not smoke, rarely have alcohol, I do…
Say Hello to This Delicious Wake-up Smoothie aka Berry Frappuccino!
If you like coffee, berries, and tasty, refreshing drinks, read on! We made this over the weekend. I did not even think of sharing the recipe, but I received so many Instagram messages that I was too joyful to not share this with you all. This drink was another attempt to pretend that it is…
Sweeten the cold with this no-bake, vegan, gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake
We’re going to make this: But first, would you let me unload the burden of a cold Monday? I do not have to report to work on Mondays, so I work from home. I used to go to cafés when I was living by myself. But now in this cold weather, with the two…