DIY gift box

I recently switched (2 containers ago) to Dose and Co collagen. When I finished the last container, I felt like it was such a pity to throw it away. Looking at it, I realized it was the perfect size for a gift container AND it was cardboard so it would be very easy to paint. …

Lavender Simple Syrup and Lattes

The mint in our garden is going wild, so I decided to make some mint simple syrup. As I was making it, I was looking out of our kitchen window and saw the lavender in full bloom and had the idea to make some lavender simple syrup as well! I am so glad I did. …

Black bean brownies

I was craving something sweet, but have been trying to keep sweets out of the house. Then, I remembered I had heard about black bean brownies. I googled a recipe and found one that I already had all the ingredients to, and it was flourless to boot! You just need a can of black beans, …

Protein balls

Protein balls were all the rage in 2014/2015. And then as quick as they came, they disappeared. While I was standing in front of my fridge just wanting a quick snack I could just grab, I remembered these nutritious little nuggets and thought "I am going to make some asap." What's great about protein balls …

Baking ingredients – what are they for?

This week, I baked a disastrous batch of brownies. They were truly awful. I really thought I remembered the correct amounts of all the ingredients, so I kind of winged it, but I was way off. They were dense, somehow tasteless, and sucked the moisture right out of my mouth. It did get me thinking …