Emily von Euw's Blog, page 7

BLISS BALLS! (EQUIPMENT-FREE, RAW, VEGAN)

Eyyyy so I KNOW I haven't posted a recipe in almost a week and I just gotta say: oops. First the election on Tuesday hit me like a terrible bag of bigoted bricks so I hid in bed crying for 24 hours, trying to convince myself it was a bad dream. ("WRONG!") 
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FUDGEY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SLICE

These bars are sweet, chocolatey, fudgey, chewy, rich and perfect for any time. Eat as many as you want, because it's your life and it should be delicious and fulfilling. I just ate one for breakfast and it's probably the best decision I've ever made. I know I have about one million recipes similar to this one already published on my blog, but I will never stop sharing variations of chocolate peanut cups / cakes / bars / etc. The combo is a classic for a REASON. I shared these bars with my mom and best friend: mom said "yum", BF said "one of my fave recipes from you... ever".

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CHILLED GINGER BERRY WATERMELON SOUP with MINT

I always feel uncomfortable calling blended, chilled sweet things "soup", especially when I honestly just think of them as smoothies. This is the case here. Nonetheless, I decided to officially call it soup because I poured it into bowls and served it with spoons (for the photos, anyways). But if the idea of calling something cold and sweet "soup" weirds you out as well, just call it a smoothie. Problem solved. 
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CHOCOLATE MINT SLICE

I am an absolute sucker for some minimalist, moody, naturally-lit food photography. Some of my first sources of inspiration were from Matthew Kenney's cookbooks. I have always loved the Laura Wright's work at The First Mess (how she plays with lighting and shadows is rad af). In the past few years I've fallen head over heels with Call Me Cupcake, A Brown Table and Local Milk. My current fave food photography comes from Berlin-based Laura and Nora at Our Food Stories. 
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CRUNCHY TOAST with PEANUT BUTTER + QUICK BERRY JAM

I will start off by saying that yes, calling toast "crunchy" is rather redundant, but the word "toast" on it's own seems rather sad and lonely. Moving on. 
I was hanging out with a new friend a few days ago and he told me all about the sweet treasures of French breakfast... cuz he's french. He's also vegan, so he has to adapt the national faves slightly, but damn: I was inspired. Basically Frenchies just combine sugar in various ways to start their days. I'm fully in support of this strategy. Oh, and they also have toast/bread with butter at every meal. My friend was telling me that a normal first meal is butter and jam toast that you dip in hot chocolate. WHAT. YES. Sub in that vegan butter and that sounds magical. I need to try this immediately. Unsurprisingly, croissants are another much-loved item. #PASTRIESFOREVER
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CHOCOLATE COCONUT HAZELNUT GANACHE TART

This recipe is inspired by the tart from Meet (they have a location on Main and one in Gastown). It's a vegan comfort food establishment that incidentally serves up a killer double bacon double cheese burger. The sweet, dense, crumbly and creamy chocolate coconut ganache tart is a must for me every time I drop in. They drizzle it in some kinda white sugary magic and top it with slivered almonds. #HEAVEN. I decided to make my own version because I was craving a rich chocolate cream cake type scenario. I think I succeeded. And I added some hazelnuts because why not. 
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WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM BARS with RASPBERRY SAUCE

I am finding so much amazing music lately. Specifically the newest albums from queens like Solange, Lizzo and Jamila Woods. Been crying to all of it. Music is powerful and when it's coming from voices that are so inspiring and talented, I am just left in awe. Do yourself a favour and download all the albums from the artists I just named. Pleaassse. CONTINUE READING...

♡ COSY TURMERIC CINNAMON ELIXIR ♡

I am finally healing from the seasonal cold I have had for the past week. And this drink is helping, or at least that's what I'm telling myself. Turmeric is the food of gods, I try to get some in everyday. It's super powered when you pair it with black pepper. I also added a bunch of warming spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger because fall is here! It has been rainy and stormy the past couple days which makes for suuuper cosy times inside my bedroom. I plan to curl up for a big chunk of today with a book and this drink. It's creamy thanks to pecan butter and coconut milk, sweet thanks to dates and maple syrup, and delicious thanks to the magic of the plant kingdom. 
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COCONUTTY GRANOLA with QUICK VEGAN YOGURT

I am really excited about a few things: the crunchiness of this granola, how easy and fast it is to make this yogurt, and how fresh my new sun-powered Infinity Jars keep dry goods like seeds, powders and dried fruit. 
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A COLD-BUSTIN SMOOTHIE

I have a head cold thing. My throat has been a tad swollen and sore for the past week, but I've been ignoring it and going dancing til 4am, getting tattoos and biking around instead of resting. Smart. So now the time has come where this sickness has morphed into something that can't be ignored. I'm stuffed up. My head aches. My throat is dry. I'm finally doin' what I maybe shoulda done a few days ago: cancelling my plans and staying home, drinking lots of fluids and trying to take it easy. Although, this mix is making it hard to sit still. I am going to watch Ru Paul's Drag Race all night long and keep chugging lemon water, tea, juice and perhaps have another lavender bath. Luxury, honey.

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