Crazy Cucumber Blog
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 […]
I love so much toast with jam and coffee for breakfast. But always prefer something healthier with less sugar. Jams are full of sugar because It`s impossible to make right consistency without a large amount of sugar and pectin. Great thanks to chefs who like innovations! We have a new […]
This dish is my own version of famous Indian (Punjabi) curry is prepared by cooking shallow fried paneer cheese cubes in a spinach gravy. I use firm tofu instead paneer cheese and coconut oil instead ghee butter here. Tofu is super absorbent and takes in creamy curry sauce with flavour from […]
Avocado back in full swing this year. It`s time to enjoy perfectly ripe avo with creamy flesh and a rich nutty taste. Avocados are naturally nutrient-dense and contain around 20 vitamins and minerals. His benefits also include protecting your skin from wrinkles and other visible signs of aging with its […]
Inspired by Umami rich Japanese classic. Delicious and nutritious vegan noodle soup with green vegetables and flavourful miso broth. This is one my of favourites healthy options for lunch. Green vegetables are nutritional powerhouses filled with vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. They are rich in chlorophyll, which alkalinizes the blood, and fiber, […]
Avocado back in full swing this year. It`s time to enjoy perfectly ripe avo every day. I like it even in desserts. You will be surprised how delicious avocado paired with chocolate in desserts. Avocados are naturally nutrient-dense and contain around 20 vitamins and minerals. His benefits also include protecting your […]
Signs of spring are all around. My favorite time of the year when garden vibrant and full of new season herbs and flowers. This is the time for inspiration and for experiments with new ingredients. Today I will show you how to prepare light spring salad with crispy oca, fragrant fennel, and […]
I can not imagine my life without pasta. This is the reason why I got few extra kilos around my waist after the winter. This is don’t make me upset, I have pasta alternative for detox days. Zoodles (zucchini noodles), delicious and nutritious at the same time. Zucchini pasta has […]
What’s my take on quick ways to lose weight for summer? It’s the right way, and by that I mean it’s the healthy way. I`m not a big fan of diets. I find it difficult to follow any one system of foods, each person is unique. But I truly believe that healthy eating […]
Fermented foods are commonly found in cultures throughout the world – sauerkraut and kimchi, kombucha, yoghurt, kefir sourdough bread and more. This is foods that have been through a process of Lacto-fermentation in which natural bacteria feed on the sugar and starch in the food creating lactic acid. This process preserves […]
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, […]
I’m a big fan of Japanese food. About a year I studied Japanese cuisine with a real Japanese chef. Japanese looks very simple, but at the same time has many incredible umami ingredients and secrets that works like a real magic. I like that simplicity and elegance at the same […]
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 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. European rye breads tend to be dense, sour, somewhat moist, and earthy in flavor. Rye bread […]
Bruschetta is an Italian appetizer which generally begins with toasty artisan bread, olive oil and garlic. A hearty and satisfying recipe! I chose the homemade rye sourdough bread here. Eggplant and rye bread – the perfect combination.
Dark green leafy vegetables are nutritional powerhouses filled with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. They are rich in chlorophyll, which alkalinizes the blood, and fiber, which keeps the colon healthy.Nutritionists recommend eating one-half cup of green leafy vegetables each day to prevent nutrient deficiencies and serious illnesses. There are many varieties […]
Nutty couscous, spicy-sweet pumpkin, juicy orange and refreshing mint, and all melting in your mouth. Delicious and nutritious. This Moroccan style salad can be served as breakfast, lunch or dessert. Kids love this salad for its naturally sweet taste. It makes this salad welcome for the school lunch box.
Healthy beetroot hummus is a perfect luscious dip to pair with vegetables. Hummus is probably one of the best known Middle Eastern foods due to its popularity worldwide. Learn how to make it quick and easy.
