Smoothies are such a great way to get some energy into your body. They are perfect in the morning, before or after a workout, or as a midday pick-me-up snack. All of those fresh fruits and vegetables are loaded with vitamins and minerals, which means nothing but good things for our bodies. Lately I've been sticking with this simple smoothie, and I can't seem to get enough of it. It is so easy to blend up, and because it has been so scorching hot here, it's one of the ways I've been keeping my ... read more
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Berrylicious Matcha Chia Pudding
Did you know you can have pudding for breakfast? But don't worry this is a pudding that is actually really good for you. The secret ingredient, and what makes this treat healthy, is the itty-bitty little chia seeds. Salvia Hispanica, or chia, is a flowering plant in the same family as mint, whose seeds are harvested for food. The seeds are considered a super-food due to it's high nutritional values. Chia is believed to be a good source of omega-3, fibre, calcium, and rich in antioxidants. ... read more
The Health Benefits of Matcha and Almond Milk Matcha Frappe Recipe
If you're going to drink green tea it should be matcha. At least that's what I believe. This delicious, velvety, Japanese tea is my favourite tea. I drink it warm, cold, iced, frappéd, in a smoothie or milkshake; And I also love using it for cooking and baking. It's perfect on so many levels. Every time I reach for my matcha I know I'm not only in for a delectable treat, but that I'll also be putting something healthy in my body. Let me share some amazing health benefits that matcha ... read more
Merunky Matcha Polvorones and Awesome Christmas Cookie Recipes
**Don't forget to enter the An Edible Mosaic cookbook giveaway http://www.spiciefoodie.com/2012/12/05/10-questions-with-an-edible-mosaic-cookbook-author-faith-gorsky-a-giveaway/ ** Today's recipe is a fusion of flavors and international words. Merunky is the Czech word for apricots and ever since I first heard it that is what like to call them. Matcha is a fine powder made from ground Japanese green tea. Polvorónes is the Spanish plural form of polvorón -which are shortbread cookies. ... read more
Cloudy Brain Matcha Latte, Sweetened with Dates
My brain feels cloudy. I feel like the, everlasting, overcast winter skies have made their way into my brain. Perhaps it happened when I took a deep breath whilst on a quick walk to the market. Yes, the clouds went in through my nostrils. I knew I shouldn't have left my winter cave. As the clouds made their way to my brain they left a few stragglers in my nose. I think I inhaled way too many grey clouds. They make themselves at home while I imagine my head exploding like a piñata from the ... read more
More Awards and Matcha Madness
Hi everyone, I have a couple of things to share with you. The first is that I am happy to have received more awards in the past couple of weeks, yay! The first two awards are courtesy of Chef Dennis, from More Than A Mount Full - A Culinary Journey . A great blog that quickly became one of my favorites. Chef Dennis is a super nice and amazing Chef, so stop by and pay him a visit. And here are my awards from him, Thanks Chef Dennis!! and The next award I received was from, Thella at I ... read more
Matcha Blueberry Corn Muffins, a real treat
I must admit ... I have a new addiction, Match Tea. There's no other green tea quite like Matcha, both in the taste an versatility of uses. We all know how we can simply just enjoy a cup of Matcha and be fully satisfied and content. In Japan the tea is also used in an assortment of sweets like ice cream, cakes, cookies, breads, mochi, chocolate and candy. ( By the way Matcha candy is energy boosting and really tasty.) I love this tea so much, if you remember from a previous post I told you guys ... read more
15 Healthiest Recipes of 2015 For A Healthy Start to 2016
Hello amigos and a very Happy New Year to you! I hope your 2016 has started off great and I wish you the very best for an amazing year. This time of year it is always nice to look back at the previous year. Since I overdid it just a wee bit over the holiday season, I'm gravitating towards the healthiest recipes I shared last year. So I thought I share them with you so we can all get a healthy start to 2016. Enjoy! Top row from to left to right Fiery and Garlicky Shrimp Almond Milk ... read more
Why You Should Be Massaging Kale
Put some music on, pour yourself a big glass of wine, grab the oil, and get ready to give your fingers a workout…Now, now, get your mind out of the gutter, and don’t forget to reach for the kale. A sentence with the words "massage" and "kale" sounds a bit strange, doesn't it? Why would one need to give a vegetable a massage? Simply put, it makes all the difference. Kale, as you already know, is a thick, tough and fibrous leafy green; If you take fresh pieces of kale and toss them into ... read more
From Cookies & Eggnog to Stuffing & Potatoes: 39 Original Recipes for your Christmas Meal!
Christmas is less than two weeks away -- wow! I know you are all super busy preparing for the feast, I thought I'd suggest some recipes so that you put a little bit of Spicie Foodie on your Christmas table.;) Enjoy! Drinks: Hubby’s Eggnog Svarak: Czech Mulled Wine Mandarin Ginger Tea Maple Apple Cider Tangerine Spiced Tea Ginger Lemon and Honey Tea Cookies, Cake, Pie & Other Sweets: Merunky Matcha Polvorones Chocolate, Coffee, Pecan Shortbread ... read more
Meatless Mondays: 33 Pasta and Noodle Recipes
My number one choice for meatless meals is pasta. It is a great choice not only for vegetarian meals, but also because dinner can be on the table in about 30 minutes -- unless you mix it with an elaborate sauce. Another really great thing about pasta is that it is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. For this edition of Meatless Mondays I've put together some of my vegetarian recipes as well as 21 more from foodie friends and bloggers. Enjoy! - Linguine with Broccoli and Creamy ... read more
Chocolate, Coffee, Pecan Shortbread Cookies
It's Monday. I don't think many of us have much love for Mondays, but perhaps if Mondays were declared "cookie days" people wouldn't mind them so much. Maybe the first day of the work week would be a little bit more bearable. What do you think? These buttery and crumbly shortbreads were made with Mondays in mind, you know with a little extra kick to help us get through the day. Yes, the day because you'll want to have a couple of them for breakfast. It's Monday and no one will judge ... read more
Spicy Goat Cheese, Pecan and Paprika Shortbreads
I have a weakness for French cheeses. This wasn't always the case, in fact I used not like cheese very much. Being Mexican cheese is not something we eat often or much of. Contrary to the inaccurate impression many have about Mexican cuisine, you'll find that in our authentic cookery cheese is using sparingly. Growing up my parent's only bought a couple Mexican cheeses that we occasionally used for quesadillas or to top chilaquiles. So needless to say, when it came to cheese my experience was ... read more
Black Sesame Ice Cream, A Guest Post By Just One Cookbook
Today I have another special guest post for you, my sweet friend Nami of Just One Cookbook. Though I have only know Nami for a short time she has quickly become someone I truly adore and respect, and who's friendship means alot. Her talent in the kitchen and behind the camera is very impressive and admirable. As you can imagine Just One Cookbook is one of my favorite blogs, not to mention the best Japanese food blog around. Thank you so much Nami for helping me celebrate 3 year of blogging with ... read more
Ice Cold Summer Drink Recipes, Mine and Yours
Do you ever have those days when all day you think it's one day, then late at night you realize it's a day later than you thought? It happened to me late last night. I thought it was Wednesday but in fact it was Thursday. Where did the week go? Between everyday life activities, feeling under the weather, and work on a special project, Friday just snuck up on me. I usually have a new recipe to share with you on Fridays. Not this Friday, I am unprepared. As I sit here in front of my ... read more
Kitchen Know-How: How To Shred Beef and May’s Taste From The Past
Some of you may be thinking what a silly subject to do a "How To" post on. Shredding beef, or any other meat, is not Rocket Science, I know. So why am I writing a tutorial? Because the method I use saves time. Finding a quick shredding method is particularly important to me when I cook Mexican food. Authentic Mexican food can be quite time consuming, so you want to find some shorts cuts. This nice and greyish beef was boiled, and although it has been boiled for a few hours it can still be ... read more
An Interview with Just One Cookbook, My Favorite Foodies Series
On today's edition of My Favorite Foodies Series we meet Nami from the popular blog Just One Cookbook. I am a big fan of Nami and her delicious Japanese home cooking blog. Her photography is stunning, her authentic Japanese recipes easy to follow, and together it always inspires me to learn and cook along with her. What I love most about her recipes is that they are her family's tried and true home cooking. If all that wasn't enough Nami is one of the sweetest bloggers you'll come across in our ... read more
A Taste From The Past: April Recipes
No Sunday Snapshots today, it'll be back next Sunday. Last month I introduced you to a new (yes, yet another one) feature here on Spicie Foodie, A Taste From The Past. If you missed it, basically it will be a special series for me to share great recipes from the Spicie Foodie archives. As I know is the case with many of you, I've accumulated some wonderful recipes that didn't get the attention they so deserve. (This is my way of putting them in the spotlight again. Please join me as we ... read more
YBR – Your Best Recipes of March 2012
Welcome to another YBR roundup! This month we welcome 8 new participants, Julie, Amber, Alexandra , Rhonda, Jen, Suzanne , Anudhara and Vicky . Welcome girls and I hope you'll join us again. Thank you everyone for making another month of YBR possible. Here are Your Best Recipes of March 2012! Stop by, say hello, Tweet and Pin your favorites. Have a great weekend everyone :) Participants are listed in the order of submissions received. The ** indicates those wishing to participate in the ... read more
Sunday Snapshots: Cha Soba
Cha means tea and Soba means buckwheat in Japanese. These are buckwheat noodles flavored with tea. The tea used to flavor and color these noodles is Matcha. Sometimes you'll also see these noodles referred to Matcha Soba or Green Tea Soba. Matcha is my favorite green tea, I love love it. So when I saw these noodles I had to buy them. The easiest way to prepare Cha Soba is to first boil the noodles, drain and rinse with cold water. Serve cool with some soba dipping sauce. Alternatively ... read more