Birds are chirping, trees are starting to bloom, lent is nearly over and bunnies are starting to appear everywhere, which only means one thing…. Easter is coming!
It has almost become a tradition every Good Friday to have lunch with my family at Barwon Heads Beach where my nan has a caravan, but this year everyone’s separated. My dad is at the family holiday house in Phillip Island with his best mate and kids, my mum is in hospital, I’m at home studying and blogging and my twin and brothers are still asleep (its 12:12pm). I’m a little upset we all aren’t together because I cherish family time like a batch of chocolate brownies and bowl of dairy free ice-cream, but I guess some things happen you can’t control and instead of dwelling over it, you just have to pick the positives and roll with it.
And thats what I’m about to do.
Whenever I feel like I need some alone time or a place to relax, I head straight to the kitchen and cook. Its my space to meditate and it’s where things (creations) happen. I’m not much of a chocolate eater but when it comes to Easter, chocolate is my #1 ingredient.
Unfortunately this year leading up to Easter I’ve been busy seeing my mum every few days in hospital whilst studying and organising my trip overseas in July, I haven’t had the chance to prepare or cook anything easter themed, so I’ve decided to feature my top 5 favourite easter recipes from other bloggers instead, in no particular order. Click the picture for the recipe.
#5: Colourful Devilled Eggs by foodjimotto
My changes: I would replace the ½ cup mayonnaise with hummus.
#4: Peanut Butter Cups by thegraciouspantry
My changes: cacao powder instead of cocoa. Why? read here.
#3: Raw Dairy Free Chocolate by bodyofnature
#2: Raw Fig, Cherry, Lavender and Honey Cake by Ascention Kitchen
My thought: I would use almond milk as the nut milk and make sure the cashews are raw.
#1: Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns by thehealthychef
I hope everyone has a great Good Friday today. I will be watching the Good Friday Appeal and looking out for my name and donation scroll across the screen! If you would like to join me, you can donate here.
Have a Happy Easter everybody!
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