Disclaimer: I’m not a medical professional, so all the information I’ll discuss in this article is based on my personal experience. Things my consultant and doctor told me and some information I got from doing my own research.
…Beyond The Kitchen
Let’s Talk Privilege – Tea Time
As mentioned before and on my updates “about me” page, I’ll bring some topics for conversation to the table. So while you enjoy the vegan recipes and inspiration, I invite you to join the conversations in between. Today’s topic is going to be privilege, a sometimes controversial topic. We’ll look at the broader meaning of privilege while briefly touching on topics as white privilege and straight privilege. I decided to start here because I’ll probably refer to this in future posts.
…Vegan Hot Spot #15 – Récollets – Antwerp
We’re back with another hot spot. This is also the first day of my little journey where I’ll be taking the train through the netherlands looking for the most fun places to chill and work from. I’m just someone who can’t really work from home, so this means more hot spots!
…Hot Spot #14 – Vegabond – Amsterdam
Hot Spot #12 – Deer Mama – Amsterdam
Vegan Cooking Workshops – This is how we bowl
I’ve got some exciting news for you! We’ve teamed up with Plant Ahead and Vegabond to create special workshops in the centrum of Amsterdam. During these workshops I’ll share some easy and delicious recipes for a quick and nutritious meal. I’ll even get to teach you some of my styling tricks so you too will be able to create your own beautiful bowls. …
New Yoga Events
Hey everyone! As some of you may know Ruby Winkel and I started teaching longer yoga classes in combination with vegan food. Due to our busy schedule we weren’t able to host any the past few months but we’re back!
Starting Saturday November 10th we’ll start with our new yoga classes accompanied by delicious vegan soul food….
Hot Spot #11 – Meatless District (de pijp) – Amsterdam
Some of you Amsterdam foodies might have been familiar with the Meatless District at the bilderdijkstraat. After the success of their first location the two amazing woman behind this vegan hot spot decided to open a second location located in ‘de Pijp’. As a big foodie I love to visit the newest food spots to see if they live up to the hype. So after attending the openings lunch (which was delicious), I had to go back to test some of the menu items, which definitely did not disappoint. …
Waves
Last year a giant wave came crashing in. I wasn’t prepared for this. At the time I didn’t fully know how to surf or swim. Luckily I learned that the only thing to do is give in, not persist. Releasing the unwavering notion that I had the ability to control these waves.
They carried me for a while, not knowing where I was going. At times gasping for air, “where am I?”. Yet I knew, it would bring me somewhere safe.
And it did….
Be kind
Due to recent events I’d once again like to shed some light on a very important topic, that topic being mental health. I don’t want to make this about myself, this story isn’t just my story, it counts for many. For many it’s still a taboo, which causes only more suffering. This is why It’s my intention to continue the conversation regarding mental health….