Hutzelbrot

by Kristianne // 12.13.2020 // No Comments

The first time I tried hutzelbrot (German fruit and nut bread) was during the holidays last winter when my mother-in-law made it for us. I am accustomed to having fruit cake during Christmas-time, which is a sweeter, more cake-like version... Continue reading →

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Truffles

by Kristianne // 12.11.2020 // No Comments

Have you ever made homemade truffles from scratch before? It is really easy! I use my Thermomix® to melt the chocolate, but you can also use a microwave or double boiler method (place a glass or stainless bowl over simmering... Continue reading →

How to Make a Gingerbread House from Scratch

by Kristianne // 12.06.2020 // No Comments

My daughter and I had the most fun time making our gingerbread houses from scratch earlier this week. I used to buy the kits at the store, but they always tasted pretty awful and had a ton of preservatives in... Continue reading →

7 Jar Gift Ideas for the Holidays

by Kristianne // 11.17.2020 // No Comments

This year I am planning very early for the holidays! I have already started thinking about gifts for family, friends and neighbors…which has been a challenge because of COVID-19. I usually love to bake cookies and treats and pass them... Continue reading →

Strawberry Rose Chia Jars

by Kristianne // 10.13.2020 // No Comments

Have you ever made anything with rose nectar? I recently discovered a local brand here in California, Pure Rose, that sources their rose nectar from the Bulgarian Rose, which is said to contain beneficial ingredients for your skin and mood!... Continue reading →

Vegan Whipped Cream

by Kristianne // 09.29.2020 // 1 Comment

The other day I was making a vegan apple crisp (will post recipe soon!), and realized some whipped cream would be amazing on top. I grabbed some coconut milk cans from my pantry, popped them in the fridge. A few... Continue reading →

Chocolate Wine Cake

by Kristianne // 09.25.2020 // 1 Comment

Here is how this chocolate wine cake happened. A few weeks ago, Fabi had a wine and chocolate tasting event through his work. Because of COVID, they decided to do it virtually and just mailed everybody some wine and chocolate.... Continue reading →

The Best Vegan Caramel Sauce

by Kristianne // 09.22.2020 // No Comments

Tomorrow is the first day of fall, and I couldn’t wait to make this vegan caramel sauce to celebrate! It is seriously the best vegan caramel sauce I’ve ever had, and I did not miss “the real thing” at all.... Continue reading →

Cheddar Zucchini Quiche

by Kristianne // 09.14.2020 // No Comments

I received free samples of Cabot Cheese mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Cabot Cheese and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for... Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies (V, GF, DF)

by Kristianne // 09.13.2020 // No Comments

Do you ever get a bad craving for chocolate chip cookies? Happens to me allll of the time. Once a friend of mine mentioned she was baking tahini cookies, and I became very curious. I wondered what would happen if... Continue reading →