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Matcha butter cups

Here’s a healthy way to make me happy: bites. I decided to add matcha tea powder to my small (not so small) dark chocolate bites. I really wanted to make a recipe with Matcha. This snack is also ideal for a boost of energy.
Ingredients
1/2 cup coconut butter, softened but not melted,
5 tbsp almond flour,
3 tsp powdered sugar (I used coconut sugar),
1 tsp matcha powder,
1 cup dark chocolate, chopped,
1 tsp coconut oil

In a small bowl, combine the coconut butter, almond flour, sugar and matcha powder. Place in the refrigerator for 10 min.
Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a bain marie (place a glass bowler a small pot of boiling water). Add the coconut oil and mix until smooth. Remove from the heat.
Use small liners (smaller than mine if possible) into which you pour about 2 teaspoons of the chocolate mixture. Afterwards, put the molds in the fridge so that the chocolate takes shape.
Remove from the fridge and add 1 teaspoon matcha mixture (or the amount needed to fill the cup). Thoroughly spread the mixture into the cups with your fingers. Add a layer of chocolate and let stand in the fridge 10 min.
Your little matcha butter cups are ready! I keep mine in the fridge and remove them a few minutes before eating.

3 August 2017 0 comment

Healthy lemon curd

Eating healthy doesn’t mean that I don’t have major cravings. Some days, I crave chocolate, burgers and pastries. The good news is that with some modifications of my initial recipes, I can make delightful result that will satisfy my desire and allow me to eat what I want.

So, you can imagine that when I felt like lemon curd, I figured why not turn the classic lemon pie and make it a healthy version.

For the base, I preferred to make soft cushions (I love to call them like that). I did several of them: some that I topped with lemon cream (as in the pictures) and others that we ate just like that (and it was delicious!).

For your information, this recipe is dairy free, gluten free and paleo.

For lemon curd, you will need:
3 eggs,
1 medium lemon zest,
1 tbsp honey,
5 tbsp refined coconut oil (to avoid coconut flavor),
Pinch of salt.

For the base:
1 egg,
1/4 cup liquid coconut oil (but not hot),
1/4 cup honey,
1/2 tsp vanilla extract,
1 and 3/4 cup of almond flour,
1/4 tsp of baking soda,
1/8 tsp salt.

For the curd:
In a saucepan, beat eggs, lemon juice, zest, honey and salt.
After a few seconds, once combined, lower the intensity of your fire (or hot plate) a little and add the coconut oil. Continue stirring with your whisk until you get a creamy texture.
Remove from heat and pour your cream in a glass bowl. If you notice lumps, use a strainer.
Keep the cream aside and let it cool as you prepare your base.

For the base:
Preheat the oven to 350F and prepare your small molds. I used muffin molds because as I told you above, I want to use them for my tart but also to have some as little treats without the curd.
Mix eggs, honey, vanilla and coconut oil with a mixer.
In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
Mix the two preparations together until a paste forms. Leave to cool in the fridge for 5 min.
Fill your molds and press each one to form a cup shape.
Bake for about 10 min.
Once you remove them from the oven, you will notice that the center has puffed. Using a small spoon, press down each one with the back of a teaspoon.
Allow to cool completely before removing from liners.

Once your cream and mini muffins has cooled fill the shells with the lemon curd and decorate as you wish.

You’ll have some extra lemon curd. I kept mine in a refrigerator for a few days and I made other treats.

For this recipe, you can make the base by using a paste made from almonds and dates that will look more like a classic lemon pie. I have also prepared one for another recipe that I will publish soon.

Finally, I hope that this recipe will please you and that it will satisfy your sugar craving.

25 July 2017 0 comment

New diaper bag + When We Wear Young

Since the birth of Rania, my diaper bag is not practical at all. I must say that the one that I had came with my Bugaboo and that I adopted it by default. However, on the practical side, it’s not the best bag you can have: no pocket and not big enough.

Recently, I found THE bag I needed:

It does not even look like it’s a change bag,
It is so beautiful that Zak wants to wear it (yes, it’s a plus)
It is practical to wear: either on the back or as a shoulder strap on the side,
It has plenty of interior and exterior compartments.

To have a look at this beauty, you can click here.

Moreover, on the e-shop, you can discover a multitude of clothes and accessories for your little ones. The entrepreneur behind this company started because she could not find what she wanted for her daughter; ie simple but stylish clothes. You will see through the articles she offers that it is exactly the style of When We Wear Young.

21 July 2017 0 comment

Gift ideas for his birthday

We always wonders what to offer for his man’s birthday. Not always obvious especially when this one does not really like to celebrate his birthday! This is the case for Zak who every year answers “nothing” to the question “what do we do for your birthday? “. So this year, to make it different, I decided to make it more pleasant by offering him surprises all month. Things I know will be useful and sometimes things that will be appreciated by both. Here is a short list to inspire you:

1- Lovers of coffee, a Nespresso machine was the ideal gift for him who takes at least one a day. He is rather espresso and me more latte or capuccino. PIXIE is therefore ideal for both of us.
2- An excursion to the SPA: we had the opportunity to discover the Spa Balnea and let me tell you: this is the most beautiful SPA I have seen in Quebec. The facilities, staff, care, bistro / restaurant, views, … everything was perfect. I recommend it (very) highly.
3- Subscription to the gym: no no, it’s not a joke. I know that it’s been a long time that he wants to go back to the gym so I thought that y offering him a subscription, he would be motivated to start. Sometimes we just need a little push to take the step. In addition, we are both going to the same gym, it keeps us motivated.
4- A shaving kit: a man and his beard is sacred. Whether he is an “electric” or more “manual” shaving fan like Zak, a beautiful razor with the care products that goes with it is a great gift. Moreover, I invite you to discover this brand : les industries GROOM that Zak has tested and approved
5- Going out to the restaurant: classic, no? But maybe this is the opportunity to go to that specific restaurant you’ve been wanting to try for a long time? Last year we went to Damas (on Van Horne). Very good restaurant but a little bit pricey. This year, I still hesitate.

12 July 2017 0 comment