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Bolognese your whole family will love

This one is from my mother in law, and she makes great food, so you are in for a treat :) We never grow tired of this simple and delicious bolognese.   Photo; Arni Torfa

Quinoa pizza for the gluten intolerant – it’s lovely (just like ordinary pizza, I promise)

This is how the base looks after I've baked it for 10 minutes ..   This pizza is just as easy to make as the spelt one! No yeast, no fuss, no nothing :)   Quinoa is a very, very nutritious seed that behaves like a grain. It is very rich in iron, good fats, protein (12-18%), calcium and more. It is naturally gluten free. Quinoa has a very mild delicate, slightly nutty flavor.   Remember to splash some good quality coldpressed olive oil over your pizza before ...

Very Icelandic Christmas cake

This is a cake that my Ebba (born 1911, I am named after her) used to bake a lot, and not only around Christmas (even though it is always called Christmas cake in Iceland). It is easy to make and tastes lovely, especially with coffee or tea.   I hope you try it!

Chocolate cake with dates instead of white sugar

It's easy and delicious to swap the white refined sugar in cakes and treats with dates. Dates are filled with vitamins and minerals and they do not have a distinct taste, they only taste sweet. They make this cake soft and lovely. I hope you try it!   The frosting for the cake:   70g melted butter (or about 50g cold pressed coconut oil) 70g organic maple syrup or dark agave syrup. 4 tbsp pure cacao powder   Mix everything well together and spread on your cake ...

Irresistible salad dressing that makes you want to eat loads of greens!

Did you know that a salad dressing containing good quality fat like organic olive oil will help you absorb better the carotenoids (phyto chemicals found in plant foods) in your salad. Carotenoids give plant foods their colour and act as antioxidants in the human body. The body produces free radicals which are harmful compounds during normal metabolism as well as when infection is present. The harmful effect of free radicals is considered a major cause of cancer, cardiovascular disease, ...

Mixing it up

Dear friends. A friend came over last week and spoke about how she had started eating more nuts after lunch and until supper to curb her sugar cravings. This reminded me to remind you of this lovely option which is so easy to take with anywhere or have at home to enjoy whenever. You of course simply buy those nuts you love (I buy organic) for instance: Macadamians Walnuts Cashews Almonds   .. and I like a little bit of sweetness to go with it .. (some do, and some don't - your ...

Basic smoothie recipe

We often make a smoothie in the morning .. it is loved by us all. I wanted to teach you the basics, with the right quantities so you can change it anyway you like depending on what you are in the mood for, what you have, what you love, what is in season etc. and it will always taste awesome! Here is another basic smoothie recipe using organic almond milk for those who do not tolerate milk products.   To learn more about the different types of blenders and which are the most ...

Cold pressed coconut oil for babies and parents

Cold pressed coconut oil is wonderful to rub your skin with before you shower or bathe. It makes your skin very soft and beautiful and protects it from drying in the water. I often dry brush my skin towards the heart before I shower, rub it with coconut oil and then shower. The warmth of the water helps the oil to penetrate the skin and body (which is good) and the oil also takes away all smell. So rub those armpits too! :) This makes it completely unnecessary to use any soap. I only use ...

Favorite chocolate chip muffins

Just like all recipes I post on this website this is a favorite loved dearly by everybody. My Hanna is now 14 and has been making these all by her self for the last two years whenever she feels like it :) I am sure you will enjoy them as well. *I use organic ingredients whenever I can. *This recipe is in an Icelandic recipe book I wrote for Lazy town. In it where wholesome recipes and choices for children and their families. It quickly sold out in Iceland.. Here is my ...

Icelandic pancakes

Pancakes have been enjoyed at tea time in Icelandic homes for centuries (as in many other countries) .. Some love them with sugar inside, others love whipped cream and jam. My son often asks his grandmother to make pancakes when he comes over for a visit .. and she always does :) The pancakes she makes as well as my grandmothers and mother are very, very thin and that is how we love them (and it makes it easier to eat many without becoming full too soon!) I use organic fine spelt in my ...