Whole grains are an open-cast gold mine if you ask me. I was lucky that I was introduced to them early in life thanks to my mum! She – like me – loves whole grains and understands that they are a healthy and great carb – read more –
The Perfect Summer Salad It’s officially summer, and that means it’s time for light, refreshing salads! This minty bulgur salad with feta and olives – and other cheeky ingredients! – is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day. It’s fresh, simple and – read more –
The Perfect Breakfast Drink for a Hot Day Looking for a healthy and refreshing breakfast drink to cool you down on a summer day? Look no further than this Vegan Summer Smoothie! Since I bought my new Blender Smoothie Maker, I’ve been surviving the summer – read more –
Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of basmati rice, why it’s an absolute superstar for those like me dealing with GERD/GORD and how to make the best simple fluffy basmati rice in a rice cooker. Don’t worry, if you are missing the tools, you – read more –
The Easy Way to Make Healthy and Tasty Fries I finally bought an air fryer and this sweet potato fries recipe is the first one I tried! These fries – or chips – are a delicious and healthy snack or side that can be made – read more –
The Healthy Snack That’s Taking Over the World This delicious easy homemade Hummus dip or spread is a staple in the Bean’s house. It’s super tasty, and full of protein, fibre and healthy fats. I just can’t get enough of it! Hummus is of Arab – read more –
If you ever crave chocolate crunchiness, this quick and delicious Rose del Deserto recipe is what you need. It just requires cornflakes, some kind of puffed rice, some nuts…and chocolate that you can melt…that’s it! Rose del Deserto translates to Desert Roses and it takes – read more –
Everybody has heard of the Carnevale di Venezia which is also celebrated in many Italian regions. But not many know that we do have delicious Venice Carnival Pastries that we make specifically to celebrate Carnevale. I have wonderful memories of my friends and me dressing – read more –
This simple Homemade Buckwheat Bread is one of the recipes I make the most – together with buckwheat pizza – when I know I have coeliac or gluten-intolerant guests coming over. It’s simple, tasty and versatile! Working with gluten-free flour can be a bit of – read more –
The Vegan Chocolate Protein Balls are the perfect snack for me. I tend to snack a lot and if I don’t have a healthy snack at arm’s length I sometimes end up munching on crisps or food that it’s not-so-good for my GERD/GORD condition. So – read more –
I eat an awful amount of vegetables. I usually create a lot of scraps and whenever I can, I try to save them to make some Homemade Vegetable Stock to use instead of the store-bought ones. It’s not just an environmentally friendly way to reuse – read more –
Are you a fan of the spooky season? Me too! And what better way to start it than with some nice Roasted Pumpkin? This is not just that magical time of the year where we all get to be the fabulous witches that we are – read more –
Pumpkin Risotto or Risotto alla Zucca is one of the staple dishes at Green Bean’s home! My mom always prepares it at the beginning of October and that’s the sign that Autumn has truly started. And I should say, the spooky season of Halloween! Pumpkin – read more –
I love granolas – I eat them for breakfast, pudding or even munch on them for an afternoon snack. This Vegan Coconut Granola is everything I crave! After my GERD/GORD and stomach ulcer diagnosis, I needed to be more careful about my sugar and processed – read more –
I love spices and herbs, especially a good old Autumn Spice Blend – I can’t go one meal without adding a sprinkle of basil or oregano in my salad or a bit of cumin and paprika to my roasted tofu. As some spices can upset – read more –