Greetings beautiful people. How time flies. Today I realized that it has been almost 2 months since my last post here. I am still unsure where April has gone and now it’s already mid of May. Time is moving too fast.
But we are having so much fun. Together with a few very good friends, we took up rock climbing 2 months ago. If I am not working or cooking food for my hubby and friends, we are spending almost all our free time outside.
Whether this is going for a cooling swim upriver (as it has been scorching hot lately), climbing a new piece of rock, or going for a hike or kayak ride, we are having the time of our life. While doing something active we also find peace and enjoy the mental and physical boost we get from spending time in nature with the people we love.
Yesterday morning we went climbing again. We try to go once every week or every 2 weeks. I would have never thought that we all would love doing this so much, even though most of us always come home with scratches and bruises. You can’t believe how good it feels when you finally conquer a piece of rock that you have been trying to climb for a few times.
Yesterday was one of these days… though I climbed a few nice routes yesterday, the biggest achievement was finally climbing to the top of a 6a! I felt so happy as the previous times we went climbing I was only able to reach the tops of 5 a, b, and c levels. But I kept trying and finally, I made it.
The left one on the picture is the 6a I finally was able to climb... next is the 6c to the right, but it starts with a nasty little overhang just at the bottom. I tried a few times yesterday but after doing this 6a and 4-5 other climbs my arms were just not up for it anymore.
This was me just after reaching the top of the 6a... I couldn't move anymore but you can't believe how good it felt after so many failed attempts the weeks before.
All this climbing and other outdoor fun, however, means time for posting on Hive or spending time on my computer is very limited these days. But that’s ok as it seems like my hubby and I are in need of these digital detox moments. My hubby even more so than me as he spends his entire working day behind the screen.
I would, however, love to be more active on Hive again. I will try my best to be around a bit more, but I can’t promise anything. There are only so many hours in a day and I need my 8 hours of quality sleep.
What have all of you been up to? I hope you are all enjoying life as much as we do.
NO-BAKE VEGAN STICKY DATE CARAMEL SQUARES
With all this high energy-consuming action I have been making a lot of nutrients dense snacks to refuel our bodies during or after these high-intensity activities. One of my latest creations is sticky date caramel squares.
I quickly made them yesterday morning before we went climbing as I wanted to have a snack for all of us after the climb. When we came home they had set perfectly to serve with a cooling glass of kombucha, while enjoying the many stories of everyone's achievements of that day.
Ingredients
For the base
- 1.5 cups almond and cashew mix, toasted/roasted for extra flavor
- 1 cups dates, pitted
- ⅓ cup cacao powder
- ¼ cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
- Pinch of Himalayan pink salt
For the sticky caramel layer
- 1.5 cups dates, pitted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- ¼ tsp Himalayan pink salt
- Water as needed (I used about ¼ cup)
Chocolate layer
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- ¼ extra virgin coconut oil
Directions
Line a plastic container or baking pan with baking paper. Set aside.
Combine all base ingredients in a blender and process until no big date pieces remain.
Press the base firmly into the container or baking pan. Pop into the freezer to set while you prepare the sticky caramel layer and chocolate sauce.
Add all sticky caramel ingredients to the blender and process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Spread the caramel in an even layer on the base.
In a small glass or bowl, mix the cacao and coconut oil until you have a chocolate sauce consistency. Pour over the caramel.
Add to the fridge for a couple of hours to set. Cut into squares and serve or store in the fridge for later. I topped the squares with a little icing sugar, but it has been so hot here that the chocolate layer with the icing already started melting before I was able to take a few good shots.
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A few bumps and bruises are worth it! What a fabulous climb. Who wants to sit and type when you can be climbing out and up! As usual, your food creations look delicious! I love the cacao melted on top.
Thank you 💚🙏It is indeed worth the little aches and pains!
Yummy!!! I would have some of it too.
Thank you Pov. You and your family are always welcome at our home when you come to Kampot! Have a good evening. Here at the coast it is soooooon hot!
This shaft you climb looks totally inviting and awesome. where is that ? having said it is hot, I assume you are in the northern hemisphere.
the date bomb looks absolutely gorgeous, just the right kind of energy you need for climbing.
thank you for sharing.
Thank you. We live in Cambodia, South-east Asia. I just love this new hobby we have. There are about 20 different climbing routes at this mountain. Some in the Dave too. I just love it there. Have a beautiful day
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This looks like a perfect brittle. I'd love to have a bite right now. But it'd be better if I don't have to go climbing to deserve it 😆
Thank you so much for the recipe, @amy-goodrich! I think what you do is amazing.
Hehe. This is a perfect snack at any time. Whether you go climbing ot not. Thank you so much for the lovely comment.
It's always nice to see your beautiful treats and your beautiful face. I admire your strength and bravery to do such climbing. I wouldn't be able to get up 1 foot.
This is the kind of dessert I could have any time of the day.
Best wishes to you and stay cool.
Thanks beautiful. Likewise, you are def one of my favorite people on hive.
I must admit sometimes I get scared too when looking down... But then most of the time you have to look up anyway 😂
I hope it is slowing getting warmer in Canada too. Big tropical hug coming your way 💚
Looks delicious!!!! 😊🌈😍
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This looks amazing, both the climb and the date squares!
My daughter goes around telling everybody in her college that my love language is food. And she is not far from right, I guess that making food for the people around me is one of the ways that I show my love.
That being said - a very close friend of mine who is a Vegan herself, was recently diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer, I have been looking for something nice to make her, she has a sweet tooth, but given her condition sucrose is not something I am willing to add to anything that I want to prepare for her.
So this recipe couldn't come at a better time, I will try to make this for her this weekend.
I have already planned a butternut soup starter and a vegetable curry main, these date squares should be the perfect dessert.
Thank you so much for sharing <3
Thank you so much! I hear you... most of the time my lingo is food too lol.
I am so sorry to hear about your friend. I wish her all the best and lots of courage to you too. A true friend like this is what they need at this point. Many years ago one of my best friends fought an aggressive cancer too at the very young age of 27. He had to go through so many chemo cycles and surgery. After he told us how much it meant to him that almost every day when he was home we cooked him nutritious and delicious food and on the days he was in the hospital we would always swing by and go spend time at his apartment to feed and entertain the cat.
Big hug and much love to you!
Wow, what a beautiful experience I think is fantastic, the photos are beautiful and the dessert is delicious❤️❤️🌷🌷
Thank you so much. We truly enjoyed both, the climbing and the date squares. Have a beautiful day!
Thank you. I wish I could send you some of the squares... though there are none left lol! No need to be vegan to eat vegan dishes and treats. We are all on a different path in life, and if you only commit to a few plant-based meals or treats every week you are already doing the world a big favor. Thanks for stopping by!