Holiday inspirations

Do you relax by looking at Nature, beautiful gardens and interior design? Then probably you will have great time on this blog site.

Even without translation to English, I had a magical time going through the photography. A sense of quiet slowly seeped from every image.  We all need a little of relaxation during the holidays.

If you need a super-treat for the Holidays, try this raw vegan fudge from Jenny Mustard. The video itself is a feast for the senses.

And if you have more energy, start prepping for Thanksgiving. Below is a great recipe for cornbread. I might have taken it years ago from a magazine, but made a few healthy substitutions that worked out well.

Cornbread
 
Ingredients:
4 oz apple sauce
1 ¼ flour (1:1 white and whole wheat)
2 ¼ cornmeal
2 tsp salt and some black pepper
1 ½ baking powder
¾ tsp baking soda
3 large eggs
2 ¼ cups water
1 cup corn kernels (I use canned)
2 jalapeno peppers, no seeds, minced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Oil two muffin pans (the recipe makes 24 muffins). Mix together the eggs, water and apple sauce. In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, baking soda and baking powder. Make a well in the middle and the pour egg mixture. Stir in the corn, peppers and cheese. Bake 20-30 minutes. Enjoy!  I am freezing a few muffins for the days after Thanksgiving.