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This Mushroom and Sun-dried Tomato Basil Pizza is perfect for sharing especially on a Friday night or a weekend indoors. It takes just 15 minutes to prepare with the simplest ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your fridge!

Wow! Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable. This was my first time roasting it whole and it was so simple, quick and delicious! The combination of the spicy curry and sweet honey is just perfect! I’d love to know if you try this out ?

I finally got to try out a recipe for a grain-free granola and it turned out so tasty, filling and crunchy! It’s got a delicious mix of flavours: almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, coconut and cinnamon! This mix gets very crunchy once its out of the oven and cools and the nuts make it […]

I spotted tofu while at the supermarket and grabbed some on a whim. It sat in my fridge for a few days as I wondered what to make with it – enter CURRY!! I’ve also been finding ways of adding protein to my diet so I added in chickpeas to create a delicious chickpea and […]

This bowl of basil, tomato and spinach pasta with butternut squash is an amazing comfort meal. I had it after a long morning of classes and the vibrant colour and delicious taste of basil with nutritious veggies instantly cheered me up! I’d love to know if you try it out! xx

It was Saturday morning when a friend invited me to a birthday barbeque on Sunday. I knew that most of the dishes would be meat-based and I wanted to prepare a plant-based dish that everyone could enjoy! These butternut squash, zucchini and sweet potato skewers were perfect! They look so fancy but they were so […]

I love sweet potatoes. I say this all the same time I know, I know. I don’t think I can say it enough. I especially love that they are perfect just plain jane on their own. This time I went on a whim and added two ingredients – hello cinnamon and garlic baked sweet potato […]

Meet my favourite breakfast go-to this week! know this looks fancy but this rye toast with avocado and cherry tomatoes are so simple to make and a perfect way to spice up your breakfast!

This breakfast dish will put a spring in your step, literally! Truth is I enjoy having granola and oats to start my day but it’s exciting to switch it up now and then. So here goes delicious creamy garlic and coriander mushrooms on rye bread! So simple to prepare and delicious. My love for mushrooms […]

This creamy banana, coconut and pumpkin seed porridge is the perfect way to start a busy productive day. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and is so filling.

I love a bean stew on a chilly day or evening when I need some comfort. It’s suddenly grey and rainy in Nairobi and this tomato bean stew with asparagus, brown rice and avocado (of course! has been the perfect warming, simple meal.

We travelled to Meru over the weekend and obviously our trip wouldn’t be complete without carrying lots of avocados back with us. My grandma also happened to visit us in Nairobi two days ago and guess what she brought with her? More avocados! My goodness, it’s like a market in here. Well, if that means […]

This pumpkin marinara is just the perfect sauce with pasta. I haven’t had pasta in more than a year so when I recently got my hands on some corn pasta Icouldn’t wait to try this out! The bright colours of the veggies seem to make it taste even more delicious and brighten any day. It’s […]

It’s been rainy in Nairobi for the last couple of weeks and being indoors digging into a slice of these delicious chocolate brownies has brightened my day! I love that I can enjoy such delicious treats while still eating clean. I’ve made some raw brownies before as well and wanted to try something different by […]

I’ve been spending a lot of time lately sitting in front of my laptop reading and researching for a project as well as an exam I’ll sit for next week! I always find myself sipping on a drink or snacking on something when I do so and this time it’s turned out be this amazing […]

I can’t fully describe the magic that happens when two of my favourite fruits are combined; mangoes and avocados! Oh YES!!! You honestly just have to try it and taste it for yourself. I love this as a cool twist to the classic guacamole recipe. I’ve served it as a dip when I’ve had friends […]