This is a small compilation of creative solutions that I have used in my kitchen.
1. Are you tired of tea strainers that often leave bits of tea leaves swimming in your mug? Try folding a coffee filter into a triangle shape instead. That's what I came up with when I wanted a nice cup of tea without the mess. It also sits nicely in a mug.
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This is the simplest delicious version. You only need 3 ingredients to make it.
It also works if one of your avocados is not completely ripe and you still have a craving for some tortilla-based dinner:-)
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My new favourite pick-me-up. This is like a perfect refreshment to go with your favourite Netflix show:-)
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If you like Indian cuisine and do not want to run around shops trying to find paneer - the lovely cheese used in so many recipes - make it at home:-) It's very simple and rewarding.
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Pesto is one of the easiest things to make and can help you make a delicious meal even when you don't feel like cooking much. The jars in shops labelled as pesto are nothing like the homemade version. Once you make it, you hardly go back.
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In this day and age, one would assume we have the technology to produce a sticky substance that doesn’t make the customer want to tear their hair out, but way too often the price sticker just won’t come off. That’s only the beginning of the label nightmare though.
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I struggled with eczema for some time in the past and tried various treatments for it. I observed some connections that physicians normally don't pay much attention to. First of all, creams and lotions are important for certain relief but they won't probably cure your eczema. The problem is usually hidden deeper and everybody needs to find out for themselves. It's definitely useful to go below the surface and do some work on the inside.
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This is my version of a recipe I tried from a book by Nadine Abensur. Basically, I have skipped some ingredients and changed the preparation method because I wanted to see how it tastes when you cheat a bit. And also, I couldn't bother buying celery sticks and carrots. It worked wonderfully and became my new favourite dahl.
I am not a big tofu eater, but this spread is worth trying. This recipe is a modified version of one from a magazine. I tested the original version but later I simply did not have some ingredients and I can say that even the simple version tastes great.
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This is pretty much Jamie Oliver's version which I fell in love with, but he uses fresh broad beans (not so easy to get in Finland). You can use this as a nice appetizer or a snack.
Michaela Kei 