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Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte

September 17, 2013 By elviira 11 Comments

I’ve never tasted commercial pumpkin spice latte like that of Starbucks, but the idea of hot and sweet pumpkin-flavored spicy drink sounded so fascinating that I wanted to create my own version based on the image I have. Or in reality, how I would like the drink to be.

This pumpkin spice latte contains no sugar and less carbs than commercial versions. I give suggestions for even less carbs containing variations in the end of the post. Two delicious coffee-free versions you’ll find on my Facebook page in the end of this week.

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My Way to Roast Pumpkin

September 7, 2013 By elviira 10 Comments

I guess there are as many ways to roast pumpkin as there are people roasting pumpkins. I decided to do my bit and tell you about the method which I have learnt to use.

The main problem for me has always been that the pumpkin I’ve roasted is very watery. I really was fighting to get the consistency like that of canned, solid-pack pumpkin. Finally I found a simple way, and that I would like to share with you. Hope you find it useful as well if you haven’t tried that out yet!

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Appetizer Soup from Red Bell Pepper, Garlic and Basil

September 1, 2013 By elviira Leave a Comment

Wake up your taste buds with this colorful and rich appetizer soup! This thick soup comes in autumnal colors, it’s hearty and full of intense flavors, so a little goes a long way.

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Just Like Sugar-Free Cloudberry Jam (Vegan)

August 26, 2013 By elviira 3 Comments

If you have ever wondered how cloudberries taste, now there is a chance to taste some — without a single cloudberry involved. It’s a well-known fact in Finland that the combination of carrot and gooseberry produce the taste and look of cloudberry — at least they say so. Join me in my story as I explore whether that’s true or not.

If you happen to have some gooseberries at hand, that is a great opportunity to try out this enchanting recipe. If you cannot get gooseberries, I give some suggestions in the end of the post how to replace them.

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Celestial Cinnamon Bites (Egg-Free)

August 19, 2013 By elviira 28 Comments

Soon, when the fall bites, it’s time to bite back with these warmth-exuding cinnamon bites. Crunchy outside, chewy inside, cinnamon, vanilla… pure bliss!

These heavenly cookie-like tidbits contain dairy products, but if you are into dairy-free lifestyle, you might want to take a look of my Facebook page where I’m going to give a dairy-free variation of this recipe during this week.

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Chicken in Creamy Green Onion Sauce

August 12, 2013 By elviira 209 Comments

It’s great to notice that the best dishes are usually the simplest. That is also the case with this simple but superb dish: easy to make, only 5 healthful ingredients and your taste buds hurtle to heaven! (Figuratively speaking…)
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Sugar-Free Summer Cocktails

August 5, 2013 By elviira 21 Comments

It’s a looong hot summer, so you’d better to cool yourself with some of the coolest sugar-free low-carb drinks. If you don’t get chilled (out) with these, it would be worth thinking of moving to the North Pole!

I’ve collected a bunch of various drink recipes, some of them are my low-carb versions of classic drinks, some are my wild, new creations. Enjoy!

Update: You might want to check my drink book (in Kindle format here) for more refreshing summer drink recipes! Over 40 recipes, plenty of variations, each serving under 1 gram net carbs!

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Sugar-Free Blueberry Jam & Blueberry Jam Filled Muffins

July 28, 2013 By elviira 18 Comments

One could have thought that after developing recipes for sugar-free raspberry jam and strawberry jam creating a recipe for blueberry jam would have been easy as pie. But no, that would have been too simple. Achieving the right taste was easy, though, but the perfect texture needed some research and development.

Because a mere jam recipe would have been a bit too plain, I’ve included a recipe for magnificent blueberry jam filled muffins in the end of the post as a bonus recipe. Enjoy!

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Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Ice Pops

July 21, 2013 By elviira 5 Comments

What a fun way to enjoy yogurt and berries! This chilly sugar-free dessert pleases both kids and adults. I eat these ice pops for breakfast too, they are so good. A perfect way to start a day, especially now during hot summer.

For vegans and for those who don’t use dairy (paleo, for example), I created a vegan version. This modification and some other ideas for variations you find from the end of the post, like usual.

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Luscious Low-Carb Lavender Lemon Bars (Dairy-Free)

July 14, 2013 By elviira 8 Comments

Luscious Low-Carb Lavender Lemon Bars — that is a lengthy name! I just wanted to choose as describing name for these extra delicious and extra tangy tidbits as I could. Actually, I wanted to include the word ‘little’ there as well, but that would have been an overkill. Moreover, you can cut as big or small bars as you want to. I think I prefer small bars anyway, since these delicacies are heavy stuff what comes to both taste and richness.
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