First of all, thank you for exploring my website. I am super excited you are here! I am Karolin or “Karo”, for all of my friends. I grew up at the foothills of the Black Forest, in a family in love with eating fresh and homecooked meals. While growing up, I always found my Mum – a true inspiration – in the kitchen, preparing balanced meals with great passion and love for our entire family.

Yet, it took me many years, a Master of Science Degree in Operations Management, many nutrientpoor meals, a decision to move to Monterrey, Mexico and a medically untreatable Mosquito transmitted virus to “(re)connect” with the beauty of plant-based foods after moving out of my parents’ house. As all doctors I visited in Mexico told me that there was nothing I could do but rest and strengthen my immune system with “healthy and nutrient-rich foods” to get well, I started a (super)-food research!

My cooking / baking approach centers around the creation of wholesome, balanced and satisfying meals, full of flavor, goodness and beauty! I try to only cook and eat foods that are as close to their source as possible, so-called “plant-based whole foods”. Hence, all recipes on this blog are “homecooked vegetarian” (i.e. made from wholesome and natural ingredients). Some recipes are vegan and gluten-free, while others may contain little portions of eggs and dairy. None of the recipes will contain refined sugar though. If recipes need an extra kick of sweetness, I try everything until I have found a mix that works with organic fruits, raw honey or tiny portions of maple syrup (nothing else)! One of my favorite parts in the kitchen is “reinventing classics” and giving them a beautiful and healthy “makeover”. (Take a look at my favorite Veggie Brownies or my Plant-Stuffed Tacos for example. Both are sooo delicious!) Besides, if you want to learn more about my diet and nutrition in general, you should explore the “Foodie Resources” on my blog! The section is filled with food and nutrition insights!