Summer brunching

Hi guys ! 

As the sun takes over the cold weather and spring sets in ,I’ve got one thing on my mind , a perfect brunch party ! 

Nothing is better than getting together with my friends for a nice catch up with some good food ! 

My go-to homemade brunch food ideas usually include everything from pancakes with syrup to a full English Breakfast!   

Entertainment ranges from just a good gossip catch up session to a silly, loud board game of 30 seconds. 

Here is a quick , healthy and most importantly delicious pancake recipe that you can whip up in less than 5 minutes ! This comes from the lovely Karlie Kloss’ YouTube channel .

You will need :

1. 1 egg 
2. 1 banana 
3. A handful of oats

• * additional 
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence 
• 1 tsp of cinnamon 
• 1tsp of baking powder 
• Tip : put this all in the blender for a smoother pancake batter ! 

I used coconut oil for the cooking and topped with almonds and honey ! 

Here are links to just a few more recipes that look so good for a brunch party : 

• Warm fruit salad 
• Banana Loaf
• Quick Tiramisu 

Paperless post  is a great website to help you plan events including one like this , a perfect brunch !
Check out their website or download their app and be the hostess with the mostess! 

Most importantly don’t forget to have fun and enjoy the sun !Kick back and relax with your friends / family .

All  the love 

-Z

3 quick and easy healthy lunches

Hi guys ! 

Being a foodie but trying to be healthy at the same time can sometimes be difficult . But instead of depriving yourself , opt for your favorites in a healthier way ! 

Here are some of my go to lunches: 

  
1. Sweet potato wrap 

This is vegan : 

I used a store bought basil and sundried tomato wrap .

• Spread your favorite sauce as a base .
• Spread mashed sweet potato on wrap. 
• Shred lettuce and place on top of potatoes.
• Cut some avocado , tomatoes , carrots , etc and fill inside . 
• Close up and enjoy! 

2. Colorful lunching 

  
This one is so quick and so delicious ! 

• Cut butternut up in cubes . 
• Dice some red onion and green pepper.  
• Spread on tray and drizzle some olive oil . 
• Sprinkle with salt , chillie flakes and a tiny bit of cinammon. 
• Preheat your oven to 180 degrees. 
• Time: 20-30 mins .

Tip: If you’re in a hurry , microwave your butternut in a bowl for 7 mins with a splash of water before putting it into the oven , it reduces the oven time ! 

3. A plateful . 

  

• Cut a sweet potato in half , drizzle a bit of  olive oil over with a pinch of salt and cinammon. Place in oven for 40 mins .

• For the corn : sauté some onions in olive oil . Add the frozen corn in . When the corn is soft add some cinammon, salt , a little bit of chili powder . 
• For the side I made a little ‘salad ‘ with lettuce and purple olives ! 

That’s my super easy , quick vegan lunches ! I hope you all enjoy it . 

-Z 

How to make homemade Almond milk.

Almond milk is a delicious, nutritious, guilt free milk that is a great substitute for cows milk.

It is so easy to make and there are no added preservatives so you know it’s all good for you ! 

  
INGREDIENTS :

1 cup of almonds 

3 cups of water 

A pinch of salt 

And just a little dash ofvanilla extract 

METHOD :

Soak the almonds overnight in some water. The following morning just add the almonds in a blender with the 3 cups of water, salt and vanilla extract and blend until a white milk is formed. 

Over a bowl Strain the milk in a bowl with a cloth to remove the pulp. This pulp can be spread into a baking sheet for later use in other recipes! 

The now strained milk is your now delicious almond milk which will last approximately a week in an airtight container ! 

  
Enjoy Xx

-Z 

Red velvet cupcakes

A few days ago we celebrated my sisters 13th birthday for which I had made these red velvet cupcakes . Since this was the first time I have made red velvet cupcakes I turned to the trusty Internet and stumbled upon an amazing recipe on foodnetwork.com .. This recipe is by the one and only Paula Deen 
 INGREDIENTS : 

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 

1 1/2 cups sugar 

1 tsp baking soda 

1 tsp salt 

1 tsp cocoa powder 

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 

1 cup of buttermilk (room temperature) 

2 large eggs ( room temperature) 

2 tablespoons red food coloring 

1 tsp white vinegar 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

FROSTING INGREDIENTS:

1 pound of cream cheese (softened) 

2 sticks of butter (softened) 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

4 cups sifted confectioners sugar 

DIRECTIONS: 

In a medium sized mixing bowl , sift all the dry ingredients together.           In a large bowl gently beat all wet ingredients with an electric mixer while slowly adding the dry ingredients in , mix until smooth and combined ( approximately 5-10 minutes)  

Line your cupcake trays with cupcake wrappers and fill 2/3 of it with the mixture  

  It may look like blood filled cups at this point … 

Pop it into the oven for 20 minutes then poke a toothpick in and if it comes out clean then it’s done ! 

Frosting : 

It is vitally important that the cupcakes completely cool down before putting the icing on or it will melt right off ! 

Mix all the ingredients together and decorate as you wish , I chose to simply just “butter it ” on the cupcakes and sprinkle it with glitter !

    
-Z