Hello everybody! I wanted to update you all, and let you know that I won’t be posting as frequently. I won’t be getting a laptop until the end of November or December, so I’m taking a deep breath until then. It seems like recently my life has involved practicing letting go of modern conveniences like cars and computers. It’s been very refreshing actually to live life at a more human pace. Of course these things are useful, but when do we start becoming dependent on them. Take cell phones for instance. You send a text message or make a phone call, and it expresses this notion that this person should always be available. I guess in a sense I’m claiming my time back and becoming more creative with it. Even just sitting there and doing nothing is absolutely fine by me.
When modern conveniences leave your side for a bit, do those moments seem like a blessing in disguise for you?
Playing hide-and-seek...
Or pretending I'm a wild animal on the loose!
Oh my gosh! Ants have attacked my breakfast!
Oops, those are just chocolate sprinkles.
A delicious bowl of lentil curry with aromatic basmati rice.
Sitting down and eating with no distractions...
Enjoying some of the best bread ever from a German bakery.
Spread on a thick layer of mascarpone and pumpkin butter, and you're in for a treat!
And top some yogurt off with homemade granola.
I made this batch using a simple recipe I found in , but made it special by also adding in puffed millet and chia seeds.
Making it feel more like October by making a batch of pumpkin pie hummus.
I haven’t made pumpkin pie hummus in ages! I had a friend try it, and he said that it tasted like pumpkin pie filling. Perfect! This morning I served it over a warming bowl of oatmeal, along with medjool dates, walnuts, granola, and cinnamon. I like thinking of all of the different kinds of hummus flavors I can make, and who knew that a sweet hummus would be a success! Try it out and let me know what you think.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I’m hoping to go apple picking with some of my best friends up in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. I’m going to make sure to take in all of that fresh air and beautiful scenery while I’m there.
Oh wait! Here’s a random question before you go! Name an item of food, i.e. pasta, squash, lentils, apple… you get the picture!
p.s. I ended up not advancing to the next round of the Project Food Blog challenge, but I wanted to thank you all for your support! It was really wonderful to see that people had faith in me and were excited about it like I was. Also, I ended up getting to do my favorite challenge anyway (the dinner party)!
pumpkin pie hummus? ahhhh..sounds so delicious! i love brussels sprouts on the stalks- they’re so funky-looking; you wouldn’t expect that from such a cute lil’ veggie! all your food is beautiful, as always- and good luck with laptop troubles!
~Em.
I soooo know what u mean a out enjoying life without technical distractions!for me, life without technology gives me a similar freedom feeling to when I achieve a healthy social work college blogging balance in my life. I think I’ll try and achieve that more often from now on!
My random food choice- bread
Have u tried hummus mixed with a little date syrup and diced dates? Little bit of stevia too? Might be a good sweet hummus recipe.
Awww, it makes me sad to hear that I’ll be seeing less of you.
I need my Katharina fix!!! But I’ll just wait patiently for you.
Sorry you’re still having tech troubles. I really do hope it gets sorted out soon hun.
In the meantime, enjoy every single moment of every day and embrace the simplicity!
Love you!
i think it’s good to be “forced” to unplug a little. but i will miss your presence!
Ohhh that all looks so good- especially that oatmeal!!
It really is the simple things that make days great. I’ve slowly gotten back into eating slowly and without distractions. It’s amazing how much better it makes your entire day to not be in a breakfast rush.
I hope you find a laptop soon! I’ll miss your posts…and YOU of course:) I’ll take what I can get of the lovely Katharina!
You look so relaxed sitting at the table by the window…how simple and sweet. love it.
One food right now… sweet potato.
Hey Girl, ur eats look divine as usual
love the ants in ur brekkie bowl <3
I think at times we in deed need a break from most of the technology which invades our lifes-I decided to limit my internet time to a half an hour – one hour a day, b/c I simply don't have the time anymore and rather meet with friends and get my uni homework done
Hope your having a beautiful weekend
xoxo Mel
P.S.: sweet hummus sounds great – I love sweet bean dishes, so I guess I will love that, too!
P.P.S.: one food – sweet sesame butter (just had it on a piece of toast with nana <3)
Katharina! I thoroughly enjoyed your entries for PFB. You are just bursting with creativity. Enjoy slowing down and the lack of technology, it does sound like a blessing in disguise!
Haha, you look very funny in those sprout pics
Haha, you and the brussels sprouts are great!
I’ve been trying to become less computer-dependent for a while now, but it’s always a struggle, especially as the weather gets cooler and there isn’t as much to do outside.
Your breakfasts are so full of COLOUR! Very inspiring. And pumpkin pie hummus sounds delectable.
Come back soon! Come back soon! Tech bugs, begone!!
Also, I have yet to see a stalk of Brussels like that. They look so hilarious. I wonder if they know how ridiculous they look, lol.
Sorry you didn’t make it to the #4 on PFB, but I didn’t make it to #5 either. I wish I could have gotten up to the restaurant review though, tee hee.
Just post whenever you can, my dear! No worries
Have fun apple-picking!!
Name a food…. blondies! I just baked a new batch yesterday.
Pumpkin pie hummus! OMG sounds so good <3
Dana xo
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Enjoy your time unplugged my dear. I honestly think it’s good for the soul- I need to unplug from technology more often!
PS – I really want to try that pumpkin pie hummus – it sounds delish.
xoxo
PFB is rigged!!!
*(gives evil eye to the competition)*
Luv your food and your pics! Im in school right now and I have no time to cook anything! I luv food especially good healthy food but its hard to put the time in. Where do you have the time to cook? I commend you!