Chocolate “orangette” chia pudding

The only time I ever have chia pudding is for breakfast – howerver, this recipe’s chocolate orange combination kick it up a notch and elevate it to the adult dessert category. It’s not just a pretty dairy, sugar, gluten and egg-free end to a meal, it is also incredibly easy and quick to prepare. Ingredients […]

Cardamom chocolate granola bars

I love cardamom, it adds sophistication to even the most basic things – in this case granola bars. However please use freshly ground cardamom pods, not the powdered stuff. I didn’t add any “sweetener” like maple syrup, stevia or coconut nectar in the bars themselves because of that luscious chocolate drizzle and because I don’t […]

“You are the Placebo” by Joe Dispenza

I’ve posted about this book before but I think it’s worth including in WM Faves because I think everyone should consider reading this. It opened my eyes to how the mind and brain work and has totally changed the way I see things such as mine and other people’s feelings, emotions, behaviors, attitudes, habits and […]

Liquido leggings

Being a pilates instructor and Tracy Anderson method addict, workout gear is something I am really picky with. I am big on comfort so I often go for sweat pants (sorry no recommendations here for sweats, I get mine from the US), but on days I go for leggings, I mostly wear Liquido. They are […]

Decadent burrata, tomato & tapenade in a shot glass

As I continue my series of easy summer appetizers, here’s one that I made using last week’s leftover tapenade. Burrata is so deliciously rich and creamy it makes a scoop of Hagen Dazs feel light. Serving it in a shotglass however, somehow makes this indulgence a lot more reasonable, which is why I am a […]

Taking the leap: why it’s so hard – interview with Kira Jean

Change is an inherent part of being human, we all know that. But since I’ve been here in Dubai, the sheer number of people in my entourage contemplating change or who have already revamped something major in their life is astounding. We think about it, we read about it online or get books on how […]

Gone-in-a-flash bresaola rocket and ricotta rolls

Every single time I make these  little gems, I get asked for the recipe, so here it is. They are not just a gluten-free gal’s best friend at a party, but also the host’s ultimate ally because they are a cinch to assemble and make ahead of time. Bresaola is really easy to find here […]

The ultimate summer caviar

To me, tapenade screams of summer. It’s what I call the Provencal man’s caviar. Just the thought of this herbed olive paste reminds me of my first summer in the south of France, where I saw it served as an appetizer on every restaurant terrace alongside a glass of rose, perhaps a Pastis or a […]

OMG-they-rock toffee granola bars

I used to be addicted to crunchy industrial-style granola bars before I went sugar free, became concerned with my gut and obsessed with wellness. Since, I’ve tried my hand at making “clean” ones at home, but they’ve always tasted too healthy for the kids to like them – if that makes sense. Finally, my quest […]

Insanely good cornmeal-crusted spinach feta quiche

For all of you gluten-free quiche-loving gals out there, this is for you. This polenta crust is tasty and very easy to put together: heat it, mix it,  press it down, that’s it. I strongly recommend you use good quality medium grind instant polenta – I buy this one at Eataly in Dubai Mall and sometimes use […]