While visiting the region of Istria, on our two week tour of Croatia, we spent a couple days in Motovun and the surrounding area. During this time, we met the charismatic Marko Fakin, the owner and winemaker at Vina Fakin, which is located in the foothills below Motovun. Within Motovun, Marko also owns Konoba Fakin, as well as Enoteka Fakin, a wine, truffle and olive oil shop. We first met Marko in Motovun, and then went with him to visit a couple of his vineyards and then his winery. Overall, I found Marko to be personable and passionate, young and ambitious. He was also down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and very skilled at wine making. He made you feel very welcome. Marko's family has lived in the...
Looking for some quick and easy Vegan Instant Pot recipes? I’ve got you covered with this collection of the TOP 30 Vegan Instant Pot Recipes for dinner, including soups, stews, entrees, and side dishes. An Instant Pot can be the start of a beautiful, healthy vegan meal. Just toss some plant-based ingredients, such as beans, grains, veggies, and spices, into the pot, push the button, and voila—you have a delicious, nutritious meal in no time. However, it still takes a beautiful recipe to bring those plant-based Instant Pot meals to life. That’s why I asked some of the top plant-based bloggers out there to share their favorite Instant Pot recipes that can help you make a yummy meal in minutes....
This tofu stir-fry is a fast, easy, plant-based meal with lots of color. No wok required. Traditionally, stir-fries are prepared in woks, but don’t let that scare you away from trying. A large, high-sided skillet will work just fine. To make a tofu stir-fry successfully, have all of your ingredients measured and close at hand, as there will be no time to go looking for items in the refrigerator or pantry once the wok or skillet gets hot. This tofu stir-fry recipe can easily be adjusted to fit your taste or creativity in the kitchen. You can swap chicken or lean beef for the tofu. Vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, spinach, bok choy, napa cabbage or mushrooms are all crunchy and...
The oven does all the work for you with these Quick & Easy Sheet Pan Dinners. These healthy dinner ideas are great for busy weeknights! Meal Prep in Just 1 Hour With My Free Challenge! Take back your weekends and put dinner on the table in 20 minutes or less! Send me the guide We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at anytime. Benefits of sheet pan dinners Sheet pan dinners are easy, healthy meals that require no additional sides. Prep time is minimal (all you have to do is place your ingredients on the sheet pan) and the oven does most of the work. Cleanup is very easy because everything cooks together on one pan. The combinations are endless so they're...
While high estrogen is a common cause of hormonal symptoms, many women in perimenopause (and menopause) also struggle with low estrogen. It’s never one thing, but sometimes supplements for low estrogen can help! And if you’re noticing weight gain around your hips and thighs, it could definitely be related to low estrogen levels since estrogen regulates glucose and lipid metabolism. Are you struggling with low estrogen? Here’s my experience with low estrogen . Symptoms of LOW estrogen include: ❖ Hot flashes ❖ Night sweats ❖ Vaginal dryness ❖ Painful intercourse ❖ Recurrent bladder infections (UTI’s) ❖ Urinary incontinence ❖ Headaches ❖ Brain fog ❖ Forgetfulness ❖ Poor concentration ❖ Depression ❖ Anxiety ❖ Mood swings ❖ Crying easily ❖ Insomnia ❖...
