All posts tagged: healthy

The Healthy Bircher-Müesli

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  Last winter we spent a few days in the Austrian Alps and every morning I woke up with only one thing in mind; their delicious Bircher-Müesli. I recently realised that it is just as popular here in England as it is in Switzerland, Germany or Austria. I’ve even seen ready-to-go pots in Starbucks. A Swiss physician developed Bircher Müesli in the 1900s; he went on to recommend it to his patients as part of their treatment. The basic ingredient of this Müesli is raw oats, which are soaked overnight and mixed with shredded apple, yoghurt, honey, nuts and fruits of your choice. The result is a dense and fresh yoghurt with a high-fibre content, vitamins and proteins…there is no better way to start your day! The best thing (at least for a mum) is that adults and children love it equally so it is a healthy, quick and yummy breakfast for the whole family. Fancy a treat in the evening? Replace the big bowl of ice cream with this Müesli (add bitter chocolate chunks …

Sea Bass with Lime, Caper and Coriander Dressing

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Quick, healthy, gluten-free and just a few ingredients. This is the perfect recipe on a busy week day or for an impromptu, no hassle dinner with friends. And what better way to add Omega 3 to your family’s diet. Enjoy! Sea Bass with Lime, Caper and Coriander Dressing Portions : 4  / Prep Time: 25 minutes Ingredients Fish 8 x 100g/4oz sea bass fillets (skin on) Salt (I recommend sea salt flakes) Dressing 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp lime juice (1 big lime approx.) and grated zest 2 1/2 tbs capers Fresh chopped coriander (18 stems approx.) Salt Equipment Oven tray Kitchen roll Parchment Paper Big spatula Scissors Equipment for the dressing 1 medium bowl 1 chopping knife 1 grater (for the zest) 1 lime squeezer 1 spoon Instructions 1. Preheat the oven 200C/ 400F/ 6 Gas Mark. 2. Put the fish, skin-side up, on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. 3. Dry  the fish skin with kitchen roll and sprinkle some flaky salt. 4. Bake for 6 minutes ( this is an …

Jamie Oliver And His Granola Dust

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Who is Jamie? Jamie is everywhere; I am sure you have seen him on social media or tv and in magazines. For those who don’t know him I can tell you that he was the first celebrity chef I liked in the UK. His non meticulous style caught my attention. If one day you have the opportunity to watch Jamie Oliver cook you might notice that everything is everywhere: he uses his hands, almost up to the elbows…but in the end the food looks amazing. In some way I think that he teaches us real cooking, cooking that is not perfect. In my attempt to find nutritious food for my family, I tried his Granola Dust recipe which is basically a homemade granola ground into dust. The good thing is that once ready, it can be saved in a sealed jar for a quick and healthy breakfast. Oats and nuts have a bad reputation because of their high-calorie content but their positive long-term effect is undeniable. The right amount of nuts (a handful per day) …

The Fabulous Matcha

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It has been all the rage in NY and London for a while. It is a ‘trendy’ tea because of its flavour and health benefits. It has a strong but pleasant green tea taste and its fluorescent colour is the perfect contrast for the gloomy British winter mornings! Matcha tea is the most famous tea in Japan. The tea ceremony is performed around it and one can even achieve a meditative state while preparing it. Amazing, isn’t it? With green tea you infuse the water with loose leaves, removing them before drinking. With Matcha tea you basically eat/drink the leaves because they are dried and ground into a fine powder. The one inconvenient of Matcha tea? Its price. Matcha tea comes in different grades (i.e. for sipping or for blending/cooking) and different flavours. But no matter the blend, it never loses its healthy nutrient content. It is expensive because it requires a special form of production (shade-grown). Some of Matcha’s health benefits are: High concentration of antioxidants… bye bye cancer and premature ageing Low cholesterol …