The (im)perfect Christmas

The (im)perfect Christmas

If you expect to find some recipe here, I am sorry, you won’t. This time, I would like to share just and only my little Christmas story – a story about the foolish stress around baking, cleaning and preparing, about the insignificance of the date 

Lazy Christmas, Plum Jam Gingerbreads and Linzer Cookies

Lazy Christmas, Plum Jam Gingerbreads and Linzer Cookies

Since I started my blog, I had been looking forward to Christmas preparations!! You know, think about some cool, tasty and healthy recipes, try them over and over again until I get the recipes! But… Well, back pain is an annoying thing that can make it 

KOKOSKY – The Coconut Macaroons with Buckwheat Cookies & Cranberry Jam (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

KOKOSKY – The Coconut Macaroons with Buckwheat Cookies & Cranberry Jam (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

First of all, there is no mistake in spelling! I am not about to bake any fancy (and for me still pretty scary) French macarons, but super simple coconut macarOOns! What is the difference? Well, the French macarons are cookies based on egg whites whipped 

Pumpkin & Rye muffins

Pumpkin & Rye muffins

Mid-October, rainy, cold weather outside and me – being alone at home for more than two weeks already. I don’t know how that would feel for you, but me, I started feeling quite down. I would love to talk, be hugged and laugh again! Bara, 

Basic Pumpkin Puree

Basic Pumpkin Puree

An easy way to make your own home made pumpkin puree – that can be used as a base not only for a soup, but also for cakes, muffins and other desserts! All you need is a pumpkin, I prefer Hokkaido or Butternut. INSTRUCTIONS Preheat 

Pumpkin & Rye Babka Bread

Pumpkin & Rye Babka Bread

When I woke up today, first of all, I was disappointed – I heard the raindrops on the roof window and knew how the day will look like – another cold, grey autumn one… It is my day off, “wohou“, thought I. I changed my 

The “Everything-Free” Carrot Cake with Oven-Baked Plum Jam

The “Everything-Free” Carrot Cake with Oven-Baked Plum Jam

I love challenges, I do, but hey… Last weekend, I was going to visit my close friend and her family. Naturally, I wanted to bring a cake! (Un)fortunately, that wasn’t an easy task! You know, if one wants to make a cake that would satisfy 

Super-Duper Birthday Zucchini & Avocado Chocolate Cake

Super-Duper Birthday Zucchini & Avocado Chocolate Cake

Yep, zucchini and avocado! Don’t get scared, rather believe me – you will love this cake!!! Try to break away from prejudice and for once, bake a cake that sounds like anything just not a cake. You’ll be surprised with the result – and you 

Buckwheat

Buckwheat

Buckwheat, buckwheat, hmm… Haven’t you heard that name before? Haven’t you yet cooked with buckwheat? Or baked? Or you simply – do not like it? But wait, it’s toasty, nutty flavor…! Fagopyrum esculentum, pohanka, Alfofón, Blé Noir or simply – buckwheat! The relative of rhubarb