Author: Loredana Arion

No-bake puffed quinoa chocolate desserts topped with freeze-dried raspberries and coconut flakes

No-Bake Puffed Quinoa Chocolate Dessert (No Added Sugar)

The other day, while looking through my kitchen cupboards, I realized I had small amounts of several ingredients left: 6 dates, half a bag of puffed quinoa, a handful of coconut flakes from another recipe, and some freeze-dried raspberries that I wanted to use before they lost their crunch. That’s […]

Impressive Roques de Garcia volcanic rock formations in Teide National Park, Tenerife

Tenerife Vacation: Relaxation, Teide & Costa Adeje

After spending a few days in Barcelona, we hopped back on a plane and finally arrived in Tenerife, the destination we had been planning from the very beginning. From the start, we wanted this Tenerife vacation to be all about slowing down, switching off, and enjoying a slower pace of […]

A serving bowl of potato and spinach shakshuka with poached eggs and feta

Potato and Spinach Shakshuka

If you’ve already tried my classic shakshuka recipe, then you know it’s one of my favorite weekend breakfast recipes. It’s quick to make, comes together in just one pan, and is easy to customize with different ingredients. This time, I wanted a heartier and creamier version, so I added potatoes, […]

High-Protein Chia and Oats Pudding Bowl with Fresh Berries

High-Protein Chia & Oat Pudding Recipe

A few years ago, we adopted intermittent fasting as a lifestyle, and this high-protein chia and oat pudding has become our go-to first meal of the day, Monday through Friday. We didn’t settle on this version on our first try; it was a long process of testing, adding, and tweaking […]

Barcelona Cathedral

Spain – Barcelona City Break

Sometimes, travel plans change in the best possible way. Originally, Tenerife was at the top of our bucket list. However, realizing that a 6-hour direct flight felt a bit too long for a single stretch, we decided a strategic layover was the perfect solution. And what better place than Barcelona […]

High protein cottage cheese ice cream with date caramel swirl and pecans

Cottage Cheese Protein Ice Cream with Salted Date Caramel

I rarely make ice cream, so I even managed to surprise myself this time by choosing a chocolate-free version! 🫣 As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, my main goal this year is increasing my daily protein intake. That’s why I decided to whip up a high-protein cottage cheese ice cream […]

James Bond Island in Phuket, Thailand

An Exotic Escape to Phuket, Thailand

After the hustle and bustle of Bangkok‘s fast-paced energy, we felt the need for a true, relaxing vacation. So, we caught a flight to Phuket, where we discovered a completely different side of Thailand. It’s a world away from the concrete jungle of the capital. Here, time seems to stand still, and […]

Vegetarian roasted cauliflower and tofu curry recipe

Vegetarian Cauliflower and Tofu Curry

For a few years now, we’ve had a family tradition: we pick one month out of the year to eat exclusively home-cooked meals. No online deliveries, no dining out. This helps us stick to a structured meal plan, but it also pushes us to try new recipes and diversify our […]

DIY manicure - Eveline 6-in-1 Treatment

Eveline 6-in-1 Nail Treatment

I found out about this Eveline nail treatment from a friend and I’ve been using it almost non-stop for nearly a year now. I rarely go to the salon for one simple reason: I have a phobia of nail files 🫣. Every single time I went, it felt like torture rather than […]

High-protein pizza with prosciutto crudo and arugula

High-Protein Pizza with Dry-Cured Pork Tenderloin and Arugula

Since discovering this high-protein pizza crust, I haven’t even gone back to the classic one. Of course, the taste isn’t the same, and the texture doesn’t quite mimic traditional yeasted dough. You can’t really compare the two, but because of its high nutrient profile and low-carb content, I far prefer this […]