Alien – Spiced cake bars

November 27, 2016 by nadel&gabel

   There are times, when I’m surrounded by a bubble that follows me wherever I go. It’s a shield that protects me at least to a certain extent from this crazy, disturbing place our world has become. It’s desperately needed to distance from all the hate an alienation that we’re faced with these days. It’s a wall, too: Invisible, but preventing full immersion, full connection with others. Always one step aside, an alien amongst groups of insiders. Do we have to resign, accept all […]

Categories: cake, cookie & dessert, diets, In the kitchen, seasons, vegetarian, winter • Tags: anis, bar, cake, cardamom, christmas, cinnamon, easy, gingerbread, glaze, hygge, recipe, spice, warming, winter

Sweet power – Greek sesame pastéli

March 17, 2015 by nadel&gabel

Believe me: When it comes to low sugar and coping with it I am an expert. Already a while ago now I’ve found my perfect emergency treat: sesame brittle. Its effect is quite fast and long lasting. If you would dig into my various handbags and totes, you would very likely find a package of this crispy sweet treat on every bottom. Especially when I am travelling, not knowing when I can grab the next bite, this is an ideal […]

Categories: cake, cookie & dessert, dairy-free, gluten-free, In the kitchen, snacks & small dishes, vegetarian • Tags: bar, bite, brittle, caramel, energy, greek, healthy, honey, nut, pastéli, recipe, roast, sesame, snack, snaps, sugar

So nuts – Hazelnut cocoa energy bites

August 6, 2014 by nadel&gabel

A few days and Sweden will welcome us for holiday! It’s now about washing the last machines of clothes, making stacks around the appartment with things we want to take with us, watering the plants, … This time I also prepared a healthy travel snack for the two of us. I for my part always need to have a little energy snack at hand (f.ex. at work) in case of acute hangryness – no, you want to be around me […]

Categories: cake, cookie & dessert, dairy-free, grains & legumes, In the kitchen, snacks & small dishes, vegan, vegetarian • Tags: bar, bite, chocolate, cocoa, dates, dried, easy, energy, granola, hazelnut, healthy, oats, recipe, snack, tahini, travel

Quick and healthy energy – Fruit and nut bars

October 24, 2012 by nadel&gabel

Have I told sometime about the huge amount of nuts and dried fruits I am munchin at work? They’re such a great first aid against sudden low sugar and something you can easily nibble in between while talking with colleagues, making copies, drinking coffee, running from room to room…

Categories: cake, cookie & dessert, dairy-free, gluten-free, In the kitchen, snacks & small dishes, vegan, vegetarian • Tags: almond, apricot, bar, cherries, cranberries, dried, easy, fruit, healthy, nuts, recipe, snack