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Power Berry Smoothie Bowl

February 29, 2016 by thefoodie Leave a Comment

Power Berry Smoothie Bowl | thefoodiesway.co.uk

Ah, breakfast. Easily my favourite meal of the day. Those of you who know me will know that I used to be cereal addict. Crunchy, nutty muesli with ice cold milk and lots of berries for breakfast, lunch, the odd lazy supper, and snacks-a-plenty in-between. Any time was a perfectly acceptable cereal time for me. But, since my ‘clean eating’ quest began in January, I have begun to discover a world of other, equally scrumptious options. Out of them all, this power berry smoothie bowl is king.

I’m not a cooked breakfast fan, and the thought of eggs for breakfast (whilst I know this is a very popular option for you morning protein lovers out there) is just not that appealing to me. So instead, I have experimented with all sorts of smoothies, overnight oats with chia seeds, and homemade granola with Greek yoghurt. This power berry smoothie bowl is a sort of smush-together of all these delicious things!

Being new to the world of smoothies (yes I know, where have I been?!) I was fairly cautious to begin with, and carefully followed smoothie recipes from Pintrest with fairly pleasing results. But then, one morning in a hurry, I decided to throw everything together haphazardly in my own mix, and it turned out…the best!

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Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Tagged With: berries, breakfast, clean eating, fruit, granola, greek yoghurt, healthy, power, smoothie, smoothie bowl, superfood

Blueberry Tart (Tarte Aux Myrtilles)

February 25, 2016 by thefoodie Leave a Comment

Blueberry Tart Tarte Aux Myrtilles|thefoodiesway.co.uk This beautiful bake is the culinary find of the most fantastic week skiing in Meribel, France. Blueberry tart, or tarte aux myrtilles as it is known in the French Alps, is a local favourite. These wild blueberries are found in the mountains, and whilst Waitrose didn’t stock quite the same calibre, this tart will still blow your socks off.

I love skiing. Or at least, I love it now. Years of doggedly pushing through tears and terror on the mountains to keep up with my family and Tim have finally paid off. No more screaming my way down the ‘misery run’ for me! Two years ago I had a breakthrough, last year I was keeping up, and this year I felt like I was flying! It is such a wonderful feeling to throw yourself over the edge of the piste and not worry about what is to come as you know you can tackle it. While I am no alpine Goddess just yet, I was rather pleased I could run with the pack this year. I even went off-piste with Tim, I even relished it, whizzing down through powdery, puffy fluff, and ducking and diving through winter wonderland forests.

All that tomfoolery builds up rather a healthy appetite. The snowcapped eateries dotted around the mountain are a welcome sight after a few hours on the slopes, and inside are all sorts of lovely treats. Much like my hot chocolate recipe of last week, the chocolat chaud here are rich, thick and so ridiculously chocolately. Fancy something to take the edge off the fear? Vin chaud is another regular favourite; warming, slightly spiced, and makes you a slightly better skier.

BUT…the sweet stuff here is something else. At the top of the Rhodos lift in Meribel, is a wonderful restaurant serving the most delectable of tarts. Tarte aux myrtilles was devoured by all in our party, and then some more. The creamy creme patissiere, the buttery shortcrust pastry, the sweet yet slightly tart blueberries all come together in one, delicious mouthful. In this tart, the blueberries coloured the creme patissiere the most vivid purple, which is also a feast for the eyes.

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Filed Under: Cakes and Bakes Tagged With: alps, berries, blueberries, blueberry tart, france, recipe, skiing, tart, tarte aux myrtilles

Raspberry Souffle + Writing Process Tour

July 11, 2014 by thefoodie Leave a Comment

Raspberry Souffle|thefoodiesway.co.uk

This is quite simply, the best dessert you will ever eat.

What’s even better, it’s almost one of the easiest to make (despite appearances). I have made this dessert on three occasions now, and each time its appearance has been greeted with ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ to rival a firework display. It looks impressive and it is; a tall and elegant dish, billowing perfectly as a light and fluffy cloud from its ceramic enclosure. The pretty, pastel pink of the soufflé is enough to delight and raise a smile to even the most nonchalant of your guests. It invites you in, it beckons you to sink a spoon into its snowy, powder-like top and take an irresistible bite.

This soufflé is so incredibly light, it is almost like eating pink air! The tang of the raspberries couples beautifully with just a touch of sweetness, but not too much. It allows the wonderful, natural flavour of the raspberries shines through. To be honest, this soufflé is beautiful by itself without the coulis, but if you fancy an extra kick of raspberries and an adult twist of boozy fruit cordial, the coulis makes an excellent addition. Just make sure you create a hole in the soufflé first before pouring a dash in!… 

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Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: berries, blogging, dessert, process, raspberry, souffle, summer, tour, writing

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