Over the last 10 years, cooking has become a trend, a status symbol and a sign of sophistication in western society. This is a positive trend because it brings people back to their kitchens and drives the market to provide more diverse ingredients and vegetables which eventually promotes more variety in the agricultural system. But … Read more
Many people have been asking me lately about why so many successful vegan food bloggers have started to develop sickness after so many years of eating a plant-based diet and/or eat meat or other animal products. First of all, who am I to judge anyone for the food choices they make? And honestly I don’t … Read more
Serves 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Wait time: 30 minutes Parsnips are definitely one of my favourite vegetables. I only discovered them when I moved to the Netherlands. If you prepare them in the right manner, their texture and sweet taste will be satisfying and pleasant. You’ll be surprised how well all the different textures … Read more
We have become so dependent on medicines and other products that come from the pharmaceutical industry. Most human beings have lost all control, ownership and responsibility for their own health. We have forgotten how to examine and evaluate our own health and how to stay in balance. Throughout history, people in many traditional cultures were … Read more
When I started to eat in a macrobiotic way 13 years ago my practice was considered weird and esoteric. When people heard that I was eating brown rice, fermented foods and avoiding sugar they looked at me with pity and worry and definitely thought that I had lost my mind. Back then the newspapers, magazines and … Read more
Many people have been telling me lately that they keep repeating the same recipes and getting bored with them, with very few ideas for new ones. This is not surprising considering that we’ve been cooking so intensely for ourselves over the last two years in our own kitchens with so little input and inspiration from … Read more
North African comfort food Rich, big, satisfying, strengthening and relaxing. This is a dish for people who like real hearty food. I know this one from my childhood in Israel where people who immigrate to Israel from Morocco used to make this delicious chickpea soup next to couscous. This is a dish to become a … Read more
The days are getting colder and the flu season is just around the corner. It is the perfect time now to give the body and our immune system a boost of strong energy – metal energy. Metal energy is controlled by the intestines and shows in physical strength, focus, discipline, authority and financial security. When … Read more
I keep on hearing people saying how they can’t find the time to cook for themselves. If you ask around everyone seems to be very familiar with the various series that are shown on Netflix nowadays. Many of my friends will also try to convince me very eagerly to watch some series that they think … Read more
Taste the Italian summer Here is a typical fire energy dish from my cookbook ENERGY. It is not a surprise that it suits the summer season so well. Tomatoes and courgette are typical summer vegetables that can cool the body (very yin vegetables). Mushrooms grow in an upward and outward growing movement (yin). The rucola … Read more
My precious customers, lovely followers and dear friends, I beg you, go out to the world, conquer it and feel free to do whatever you want, I will be the last one to judge, it is all yours. But please promise to me one single thing and this will be my only request from you. … Read more
Small, sweet, friendly It is a Sunday afternoon. Your best friend is coming over. One that you haven’t seen for a while. Here is a reason for something special but that doesn’t demand too much work. Something cute, small, charming and sweet. For a tart of 12 pieces For a 30 cm diameter round cake … Read more
Corn is a typical fire energy grain and it suits perfectly hot climates and the hot season. It is a fantastic comforting yet light dish to make for your friends or yourself on a hot and steamy spring or summer night. For 4 people Preparation time: 35 minutes Waiting time: 15 minutes For the cashew … Read more
I am so proud and excited to tell you that ENERGY has won the price for the most delicious vegan cookbook of 2019. I want to thank each and every one of you for voting and supporting the book! We’ve achieved this together! As promised to you, I will soon start to publish your 10 … Read more
And suddenly there was time to pause. In the middle of life. In the middle of the world, it was quiet. I don’t know how I ended up going through all of these old photos. Once there was a time when I was young, or at least younger. Once there was a time that I … Read more
Many people are very scared and are panicking because of the corona virus nowadays. The question is can we do anything to take better care of ourselves? I’m not a doctor, but I believe that the least you can do in the time ahead is maintain a wholesome diet and lifestyle that supports a strong … Read more
Happy to share with you the recipe for the sweet potato-tofu croquettes, one of my favorite recipes from my cookbook ENERGY. These croquettes are quite addicting and before you notice, you can easily eat A LOT of them, so make a big batch. Your guests and family would love it and love you. They are … Read more
A few days ago I was interviewed for a column of a Dutch magazine and asked what my favorite restaurant in Amsterdam was. My answer was censored and eventually not published, but you can read it right here. Dear reporter, the chef is always the person who is influencing the health of the people … Read more
I made a lot of kimchi the last years in my cooking workshops and pop up events. Every time people taste it, they ask for the recipe. So here you go. It is all here. Make it, enjoy it and spread the word. Kimchi is a Korean dish of spicy fermented Chinese cabbage. What gives … Read more
I assume that you also agree with me about how transitioning into a plant-based diet can have a positive impact on our health, environment and climate. So how can we encourage more people to undergo this transition? And how can you make this transition more easy for yourself? There are two factors that are often … Read more
