Life is busy. We work, have tight schedules, have kids, etc.. still, it is so important to look after ourselves in the best possible ways. For me, food is one very important pillar that contributes to a healthy or unhealthy lifestyle. Therefore, when time is short I like to nurture myself with a smoothie full of energizing and healthy ingredients. Smoothies are a great way to get in a lot of good nutrients and do not take a lot of time to make. The only requirement is: you need a blender!
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This cake was the result of a slow Sunday at home. I felt like baking something to accompany the afternoon coffee. Shredded coconut was sitting in my kitchen pantry for a while and had to be processed before losing its great flavor. Moreover, I had some very ripe plumbs which had to be eaten soon. Therefore I miked together some basic cake ingredients I did not have to go buy first and tadaa… a really delicious cake was the result of my need for baking. I used plumbs but you can use any fruit that is suitable for baking. I recommend to use some seasonal fruit, now I would try to make this cake with Apples or quinces.
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Chestnuts are usually roasted in an apposite pan over an open fire. I have tried to bake them and the result was great. The only thing missing is the whole open fire experience and the smoky taste.
The way chestnuts are cut before they are roasted is crucial to make it easier to eat them after cooking. The best way is to cut the chestnut horizontally (from one side to the other). It is important to cut through the peel but not the meat.
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