Spring Into Health With Anouk and Danielle

05/05/2026

Leftover lentils and ’s plantbased « Salmon » filet for lunch today. I am impressed👏This might be the most convincing plant based sea food option out there. The flakiness really stands out. I personally also like the taste, smell and texture. Its main ingredients are soyprotein, a mix of vegetable and algae oil. This product aims to elimínate concerns associated with overfishing and oceanpollution. Next time I will add a sauce and fries, and try to convince the sea food lover husband.

05/03/2026

Officially approved by the carnivore husband. The juicy, Marbles thick cut filet really delivers. Very meaty texture. Tender, with a rich and satisfying bite. Perfect for grilling or roasting. Giving it a good sear will give it a nice crust. Yes it’s 100% plant based. Not cheap but still cheaper ( and more sustainable) than steak. Season it well and add a sauce to take it over the top. Just ordered more of these. Served with spinach and Annie’s vegan Mac and cheese that has been in the cupboard forever.Meal made in 20 minutes.

04/23/2026

Crowned best artisanal cheese by Veg News, .cheese cheeses are a few levels up the ones you find at your regular supermarket. I tried their plant based truffle Brie. Cashew based with a bloomy rind and perfectly ripe. Going back for more.

04/19/2026

Sunday lunch was inspired by Richa’s blog m, who features a very easy, and very tasty tofu based General Tso recipe. While I still eyeballed the amounts, I followed the recipe this time and it’s worth it. Comes together quickly and keeps a few days. My cucumbers were topped with a new secret flavor weapon. Purchased from @ heat supply and brought back in my suitcase, Aosa seaweed seasoning is the new chili crunch. I have one regret: I should have brought back more. # homecoming

04/12/2026

I have made a variation of this salad on repeat during the past few months. The recipe (rice noodle salad with mango, veggies, herbs and peanut dressing) I started with can be found on the Food52 blog. It’s perfect to combat the winter and early Spring blues. I adjust and adapt depending on what I can find in the fridge and cupboard. For today’s variation I used some leftover papaya instead of the mango and some extra greens that needed to be finished. The dressing is really good. # gluten-free

04/11/2026

Upstate NewYork’s spring bloom is starting to show. Whenever the weather allows I am outside planting bulbs, burning wood and cleaning the yard. Lunch today needed to be uncomplicated and nutritious. I usually have lentils on hand. Lentils are just great. They are a convenient and quick source of cheap protein. Very easy to make as well. For today’s lunch they were cooked with , vegetable stock, onions, garlic, canned tomatoes, turmeric, ginger, tomato powder kale and coconut milk A good amount of sambal from Per de Man made it taste even better Caramelizing the onions for a good amount of time and using tomato powder deepens the flavor of the dish. And as usual, if it feels that something is missing add lemonjuice or vinegar. 🍅

04/07/2026

Back in Upstate after an extended stay in Rotterdam. The kid introduced me to Per de man() through his You Tube videos. Per ( short for Perry) is like a Rotterdam variation of Anthony Bourdain. He hosts his own, very entertaining, show, and has developed a delicious sambal based on his own recipe. It’s spicy, sweet en fresh. We were going to one jar a week, and a good amount has found its way to Upstate. # Rotterdam # heat supply # fresh

12/02/2025

First snow of the season in upstate. Besides the fighting cats, it’s been peaceful. Ramen soup for lunch for a, working from home, husband. Carrots from the farm, tofu, spicy noodles from momofuku, tofu, spicy honey chili crunchy from momofuku and cilantro ❄️ # denisonfarmharvestbox 🍵

08/23/2025

08/04/2025

Summer salads for a crowd. This one had carrots, olives, dates, parsley, Parmesan cheese and crème fraiche. Inspired by Joshua MC Fadden, from his bok Six seasons. ☀️ ❤️ .

06/15/2025

Garlic scapes are back! It is summer🌻🌞😎 ☀️