Crazy Cucumber Blog
Dutch Baby, also known as a German pancake, is a large pancake with an amazing texture soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, airy and puffy. This texture reminds me choux dough in a simpler version. Dutch baby is best served for breakfast topped with melted butter, lemon juice, and […]
Warm browned toast covered with scrambled tofu that melts in your mouth, topped with creamy avocado, and tangy Living Goodness Heart Beet Kraut. Delicious and full of protein breakfast rich in vitamins and probiotics. How to make the perfect scrambled eggs without eggs? Just use silken tofu instead of eggs. Silken […]
The school year has begun and I started looking for new ideas and recipes for my daughter’s breakfast and lunch box. My goal was to create something healthy and delicious. Latest visit to the nearest Vege shop with beautiful seasonal fruits and veggies inspired me for this tropical chia pudding with a twist. […]
The warm days are here! Strawberry season is in a full swing. Now we can enjoy our favourite ice cream bowls, smoothies and mouth-watering chia pudding for breakfast. The tiny, black chia seeds come from a plant that’s grown in South American called Salvia Hispanica. Back in the days, the […]
Have you tried black rice yet? I recently grabbed some black rice from the nearest Asian grocery store. It inspired me to make this beautiful Indonesian dish. This is a popular traditional breakfast on Bali island, but I like to serve it as a dessert too. Black rice, coconut milk, and […]
Spring has come to New Zealand and knocking at the door! I feel it. No more cravings for heavy winter food, I eat smoothies for breakfast again and I’m very happy about it! The best way to kick-start the morning is to drink a big jar of cleansing green smoothie. Or […]
What are your plans for the weekend? I’m going to start it with a delicious and nutritious family breakfast on a Saturday morning. Surprise your beloved ones this weekend. It`s easy. All you need is berries, bananas, coconut yoghurt and some inspiration! Sprinkle your smoothie bowl with muesli, granola or puffed grains, chia seeds, […]
Perfect porridge is a healthy way to start the day. This nutritious, filling breakfast will definitely keep you going until lunchtime. For this recipe I gathered all my favorite superfoods: nutrient-packed chia seeds, rich in fiber old fashioned rolled oats, quinoa for protein boost and amino acids, and coconut sugar […]
Rye bread toast, Marmite, avocado and chili flakes – great combination and absolutely delicious! Rye sourdough bread is one of my favorite. You may say “Because you are originally from Russia”. And this is absolutely right. This kind of bread very popular in Russia and all around Europe. Here in […]
Autumn is coming to New Zealand. Don’t miss your chance to grab some last season peaches. Those ripe and sweet fruits inspired me to create this warming and delicious dessert. I will miss you, summer! Don’t go away.
How to make a quick and healthy breakfast, and spend only five minutes?
I’ve posted a photo of a matcha chia drink on my Instagram a few days ago and got so many lovely comments. This inspired me to share recipes of three my favorite flavored chia drinks. Cacao and hazelnut for chocolate lovers, creamy matcha with light bitterness for gourmets and the thick […]
Cooked plums smell fantastic! Cake, crumble, compote or jam – plum when heated reveals a fabulous flavor. This dessert is a great combination of creamy chia pudding, fragrant sweet-tart plums and nutty scent of Japanese toasted soy powder Kinako. Chia Pudding is one of the most favourite breakfasts and desserts in our […]
Enjoy this delicious and healthy Balinese-style breakfast. Pitaya season is in full swing now in Bali. Pitaya is also known as dragon fruit, or naga buah (Bahasa Indonesia) a tropical fruit native of Central America, this is the fruit of a huge cactus, which has become very popular in the South […]
