Author: Renata Rucka
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Gotland – the mystery island of beauty, openness and ease
During last two years I have heard too many good things about Gotland, the biggest Swedish island. I imagined a very special place with long history, magical light, mild climate, endless white beaches, old windmills, art galleries, kind people and amazing food. My curiosity grew bigger every day and couple of weeks ago we finally…
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Experiment: 5 days with raw food
“Raw food”, “fully raw”, “raw foodists”. We hear these words quite often. Raw food is basically plant based food which has not been heated above 48 degrees centigrade (117 degrees Fahrenheit). People either love it, hate it or ignore it. Someone says that raw food makes you feel ecstatic, excited and cleanses your body because it…
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Grow your own plants
Imagine a seed. A tiny one. Think about all the potential lying inside. You give it water and it starts to sprout. The life intelligence is in action. You give it soil and light, the life goes on, and there is a plant. Growing, little by little. You give it love, it thrives even more.…
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Super duper easy banana & chia pancakes
I like to ask people about their favourite breakfast. When I asked this question my Portuguese friend Pedro he said: banana pancakes, of course! I wanted to know more and he described these pancakes as very rustic, compact, protein packed and extremely delicious. Just banana, egg and rolled oats. I liked the idea and started…
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Zaira from Venice, the power of self care and vegan lemon cookies
I like how every person we meet can teach us something. I think, specially our friends and family can teach us a whole lot!:) My dear venetian friend Zaira visited me in Norway. We spent a week in each others immediate presence, filled it with many precious moments, innovative foods and small adventures. We learnt…
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Yogi tea – the ayurvedic magic drink
During my student years I was living in Brno – a beautiful historical city in the south of the Czech republic which has so much to offer! I really appreciated the vibrant cultural life, beautiful nature, fruit and vegetable markets and lots of tea rooms – super relaxed Middle East inspired places which serve tea,…
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How to make your birthday happy & the apple liquorice chocolate cake
We all have different feelings about out birthday. They can vary from high to low or something between.:) I had my birthday yesterday and I would love to share 4 things which made my birthday feel really nice and meaningful. Have no expectations. This is a big one. Do not expect too much from your…
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Raw celebration
Sometimes we crave something basic, raw, cleansing and energising. Sometimes we want something sweet, fresh and indulging but still healthy. Sometimes we want a pre-yoga meal but don’t want to feel too full. Sometimes we just don’t know what to eat at all but are hungry. This raw plate is a simple solution for all…
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Norway’s best breakfast?
Often we feel this urge to experience the best. The best breakfast, the best restaurant, the best hotel, the best car…the best, the best, the best.. We almost feel like if we do not, we will be missing out on something and our life will not be complete!:) Couple of days ago I accidentally found…
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In bed with chocolate mousse
One long Saturday morning in the middle of march. Home alone, experimenting with a chocolate mousse recipe. This kind of chocolate mousse which can be eaten as breakfast or a night snack and you still feel very good because even if it is delicious and comforting, it also nourishes your body without making it work…
Renata Rucka. Bohemian in the North. 