Wednesday 11 December 2013

Healthy Meals Ready in Under 30 minutes

Eating healthy and eating fast doesn’t always go together. But with a bit of foresight and some simple kitchen prep, it’s easy to whip up a delicious and nutritious meal. I usually come out of my dancing class around 10pm, too late to have dinner but still nice to have a Strawberry Yogurt Parfait or an Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, delicious and ready in 5 - 10 minutes.



 BREAKFASTBreakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, fueling our bodies for work, play and productivity. Be careful about skipping breakfast - as this can put a damper on your day and lead to unhealthy weight gain.

1. Poached Eggs with roasted Tomatoes.
Why: Eggs are chock full of protein, which our bodies need to build new cells and maintain tissues.  
Meal is ready in: 25 minutes
Improvise: Don’t be constrained to adding roasted tomatoes - sauté some spinach and garlic to give your poached eggs a kick.







2. Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
Why: Yogurt contains probiotics – a good bacteria that can help with digestion  in addition to calcium which strengthens bones.
Meal is ready in: 10 minutes
Improvise: There are tons of variations on the yogurt parfait, and the tasty concoction can contain whatever you like. Make sure to keep it on the healthy side with fat-free yogurt, low-in-sugar toppings and healthy grains or nuts. Be sure to try the blueberry quinoa parfait or a mango avocado breakfast.

 

 

3. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Why: This heart-healthy classic is known to lower cholesterol and even boost your immune system.
Meal is ready in: 5-15 minutes
Improvise: Oatmeal can be prepared in a stove top. To maximize the health benefits, cook oats in water instead of milk.

Combine the water, apple juice, and apples in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, and stir in the rolled oats and cinnamon. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, about 3 minutes. Spoon into serving bowls, and pour milk over the servings.


 


Bon Appétit!

 
 

Friday 29 November 2013

Butter! Better!












Whenever we eat bread, at a picnic, in a cafe or on an airplane, we usually use disposable butter. They replaced its ordinary container lid with a wooden, knife shaped one. This is just so great, I love it. This way butter can be easily and quickly spread. Butter! Better! has 4 flavors which allow the user to make a choice, just as he would chose his favorite ice-cream. This container is not only easy and fast to use but also it makes daily routine of spreading butter more fun and exciting.

Try it and you will love it.



 

Four Flavored Butter Spoon


Butter! Better! And in four yummy flavors! The idea here is to package butter in a very convenient single-serve way. Since single serves are usually consumed during travel or picnics, this package includes a wooden spoon lid. The solid spoon is used to spread the butter and does away the need to carry additional cutlery. The idea seems neat and can be extended to yogurts and ice creams too. Although a safe plastic cover like seen in this package, is recommended.

Read more at http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/29/four-flavored-butter-spoon/#b6ots403UuTMZ874.99

Four Flavored Butter Spoon


Butter! Better! And in four yummy flavors! The idea here is to package butter in a very convenient single-serve way. Since single serves are usually consumed during travel or picnics, this package includes a wooden spoon lid. The solid spoon is used to spread the butter and does away the need to carry additional cutlery. The idea seems neat and can be extended to yogurts and ice creams too. Although a safe plastic cover like seen in this package, is recommended.


Read more at http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/29/four-flavored-butter-spoon/#b6ots403UuTMZ874.99

Four Flavored Butter Spoon


Butter! Better! And in four yummy flavors! The idea here is to package butter in a very convenient single-serve way. Since single serves are usually consumed during travel or picnics, this package includes a wooden spoon lid. The solid spoon is used to spread the butter and does away the need to carry additional cutlery. The idea seems neat and can be extended to yogurts and ice creams too. Although a safe plastic cover like seen in this package, is recommended.


Read more at http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/29/four-flavored-butter-spoon/#b6ots403UuTMZ874.99

Four Flavored Butter Spoon


Butter! Better! And in four yummy flavors! The idea here is to package butter in a very convenient single-serve way. Since single serves are usually consumed during travel or picnics, this package includes a wooden spoon lid. The solid spoon is used to spread the butter and does away the need to carry additional cutlery. The idea seems neat and can be extended to yogurts and ice creams too. Although a safe plastic cover like seen in this package, is recommended.


Read more at http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/29/four-flavored-butter-spoon/#b6ots403UuTMZ874.99

Four Flavored Butter Spoon


Butter! Better! And in four yummy flavors! The idea here is to package butter in a very convenient single-serve way. Since single serves are usually consumed during travel or picnics, this package includes a wooden spoon lid. The solid spoon is used to spread the butter and does away the need to carry additional cutlery. The idea seems neat and can be extended to yogurts and ice creams too. Although a safe plastic cover like seen in this package, is recommended.


Read more at http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/29/four-flavored-butter-spoon/#b6ots403UuTMZ874.99

Four Flavored Butter Spoon


Butter! Better! And in four yummy flavors! The idea here is to package butter in a very convenient single-serve way. Since single serves are usually consumed during travel or picnics, this package includes a wooden spoon lid. The solid spoon is used to spread the butter and does away the need to carry additional cutlery. The idea seems neat and can be extended to yogurts and ice creams too. Although a safe plastic cover like seen in this package, is recommended.


Read more at http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/29/four-flavored-butter-spoon/#b6ots403UuTMZ874.99

Monday 14 October 2013

Pie Crust Mug Topper.



Here in Switzerland we are wearing winter jackets since a week. I guess it is also time to do some Wintry drinks like Apple Tea with ginger and cinnamon, the great idea is to add on top of your mug a Pie Crust. Love the idea. I've made some last wekend, it was delicious. Enjoy.


Friday 19 July 2013

IKEA wants to sell you a TV that's part of the furniture

 

I have to admit, this is quite a good idea, the TV has a DVD and Blue-Ray player as well as being Wi-Fi enabled. It won't have any cables which are a great thing; it has always been a mess in my house, trying to hide cables. Hopefully we won't have to put the TV together from a little IKEA drawing. I wouldn't imagine myself doing it. That would be awkward. 

As for IKEA, this whole TV and furniture ensemble ought to retail for less than $1,000. It's available this month in Stockholm, Milan, Paris, Gdansk and Berlin. 

This is a cool idea. Thanks.

Monday 11 February 2013

Trust me I'm a designer





Excellent multi-purpose furniture and very clever for small space design.