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Hello and welcome to Crumbles of Health.

I’m Milena, a food and wellness blogger, photographer, and chocolate lover.

Here you’ll find delicious seasonal wholesome recipes that are full of flavor, made with special attention to ingredients and the power to heal your body from the inside out. I also share delicious decadent and indulging recipes for those days when all you want is a bucket of ice cream and a bag of cookies.
Eating right is important for our wellbeing.
No matter what you decide to eat today remember to balance it tomorrow!

Have fun and enjoy every bite!

two avocado toasts on a plate

Crumbles of Health is the go-to source for people looking for seasonal recipes, balanced eating, and a diet-free lifestyle, using only ingredients that are grown as nature intended!

Philosophy

Living in a pretty toxic world and trying to avoid all the harmful and unhealthy substances can be hard. This is why paying attention to what we put in our bodies is very important for our wellbeing. Unfortunately, just thinking “Salad is healthy” is not enough anymore, we have to look beyond what’s on our plates. Most importantly we have to ask “Where it came from and how was it raised/grown?

You don’t want to eat food that only tastes good, but also heals instead of hurts!

Using ingredients that are organic and free of pesticides, hormones, chemicals is something everyone should care, and look for. Because the food we eat makes us be who we are – sick or healthy!

I believe balance is the key to healthy living. Eating too much of anything, either a salad or a chocolate cake can result in health problems. And while I am all about nourishing the body the best way possible, having the “not so healthy” food once in a while is OK!!

We are not perfect! And that’s OK too! Balance is not just about what you eat, but how you live. Stress, work, exercise, food, the environment, all those things are connected!

I’ve never been a fan of restrictions and diets! Why? Because we are all different, one diet will never work the same for everybody. Do what works for YOU! Eat what makes you happy, while living a balanced life.

self portrait with a dog and flowers

My journey so far

I was struggling with my health for a very long time. My hormones were out of whack and my skin had declared war – on itself. I didn’t pay attention to how much food is connected with our wellbeing. And I didn’t think it mattered. (Sound familiar?)

In an effort to avoid conventional medicine and heal naturally, I started to educate myself. When I realized how much interest I have in nutrition, I decided to enroll in a Holistic Nutrition program where I learned a lot about biochemistry and bio-individuality. Eating for health is a lifestyle and my journey, which I want to share with you and hopefully, I can help someone along the way.

Today, my hormones and skin are in a much better place. My body is good to me because I am good to it. Crumbles of Health is the culmination of my journey so far. A place where I can share the ideas and recipes that are helping me to live a healthier lifestyle.

Photography

As an artist and creative soul, I wanted to find ways to incorporate my interest in food with my urge to create. Food photography became my passion and a way to express my creativity. There is something very special about capturing the beauty of food.

I wanted to learn everything I can about food photography, so I started taking online courses and eventually enrolled in a photography school, but most importantly I practice, practice, and practice!

For me, photography is not just simply taking a shot, but capturing a moment and telling a story through the lens. An image must evoke a feeling or emotion.

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Pop your email in the box below and you’ll join Crumbles of Health mailing list. You can expect an email from me with a delicious recipe as soon as it’s ready, so you can immediately dig into it.

(I’ll never spam you because spam is food that hurts your insides. Ew!)

Extra Fun Stuff

When I’m not in the kitchen cooking and testing recipes, you’ll find me playing with my camera, taking a walk with my boo Juno The Handsome https://www.instagram.com/junothehandsome/, planning my next trip, or just reading a book.

Something some people may not know: I’m half Russian half Bulgarian.

Previously on: I graduated with a degree in Fashion Design.

I think every woman should read: “Taking Charge of Your Fertility” by Toni Weschler

Foods I couldn’t live without: Avocados, chocolate, and homemade bread.

Favorite Quote: “If you are scared to do something, do it scared.”

Are you scared to finally take control of your life? That’s fine. Do it scared. I’ll hold your hand.

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New recipe went up on the blog over the weekend!! New recipe went up on the blog over the weekend!! This Cardamom Golden Raisin Scones! I love this flavor combination, cardamom and golden raising just go together so well. 
Who else likes cardamom? I think it has very unique and distinctive taste. Adding too much of it can overwhelm a dish, so need to be careful with that. But the right amount will make it so tasty!! 

What do you think 👍or 👎for cardamom? And why?

I hope you like is as much as I do, and go make this scone recipe. Its easy and delicious!!
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Welcome March🌸! I'm excited for spring. Everyt Welcome March🌸!

I'm excited for spring. Everything is starting to blossom, the air feels different and the trees are turning green. 
I can't wait for all the flowers to bloom. I got some flower seeds, I will be planting in a few weeks, hopefully they'll come out ok. 

Renovating the house will be happening in spring, can't wait to fix it up. I'll show you before and after when it's done. 

Have a nice week,
Talk to you soon.
M
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Split Pea Soup. It's still chilly around here and Split Pea Soup.
It's still chilly around here and soup appropriate. So, this is perfect to warm up your soul and tummy. 
 Comfort in a bowl. Very easy to make and packed with flavor + nutrition! 
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Hi friends, it's still February and oranges are st Hi friends, it's still February and oranges are still popular. Plus I like these shots of the Orange Layer Cake which im in love with 💛. 

My savory recipe I was talking about is up on the blog, go check it out. Its delish, and it will warm up your soul! 

And here is to another entry to #useyourcreativenoodles for the Citrus theme by @useyournoodles with guest judge @violaminerva 
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@creativelysquared with #cs_mood
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Hey friends, happy weekend! Its a gloomy day today Hey friends, happy weekend! Its a gloomy day today around here. Perfect for baking! Who's with me? And I just happened to have the perfect recipe for you😉. 

This Chocolate Banana Bread!!!
Super easy and quick to make. Perfect balance of chocolate and banana flavor. Moist, light, and tender. Just no reason not to make it! Link on my profile. 

Today I'm writing a new recipe for  the blog, and its savory! I don't share many savory recipes, but will try to do that more often. Will let you know when its published. 

Have a wonderful weekend, eat delicious food and take care of yourself. 

With love,
M
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Today is a pancake day! I'll correct that, EVERYDA Today is a pancake day! I'll correct that, EVERYDAY is a pancake day! 🥞

Big or small.
Thin or thick.
Fluffy or flat.
Plain or stuffed.
Sweet or savory.
For breakfast or dinner. 

They are all loved and cared for.💛
And if you'd like to make them, I got the perfect recipe, or two, for you! Find them on my blog at crumblesofhealth.com 

Happy Tuesday!
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Happy valentine's💝 my friends. Let love be alwa Happy valentine's💝 my friends. Let love be always around you!

Today I woke up to lots of snow, and the plan is to stay under the blanket, watch movies, drink hot tea, and of course snack on something yummy. 
Happy Sunday.
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Today is the last entry for the #eatcaptureshare c Today is the last entry for the #eatcaptureshare challenge and the theme was to create something inspired by #waynethiebaud art. I wasn't sure if I'll be able to achieve what I had in mind, but im happy with the result.

This were fun three weeks of challenges and it definitely pushed me to think of different ways to shoot. Thank you @thelittleplantation for creating such an inspiring challenges, it was recharging. 
Guest judge for this week is @backdrop.woodville 
#creativefoodphotography 
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Here it is, the Orange layer cake with Mascarpone Here it is, the Orange layer cake with Mascarpone and cream cheese frosting I was talking about the other day. 
The recipe is up on my blog, click on my profile link to take you there.
I'm very excited about this recipe,  because I really love it! This cake is so delicious, light, creamy and moist! Perfectly sweet, kids and adults approved. So, so good!
Perfect weekend treat. 

Also taking part in this month #useyourcreativenoodles theme "Citrus" by @useyournoodles 
And guest judge @violaminerva 
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Today is one of those days when I don't want to do Today is one of those days when I don't want to do anything but just lay in bed and watch movies. 
But, I still have to finish few things. 
When it comes to movies do you like watching animations? I do😁, I think there are a lot of great movies out there. But I also like watching some classic cartoons from when I was a child. Looney  Tunes was my favorite! Also Ну, погоди, which is a Russian cartoon about a wolf and a rubbit. The Flintstones is also great! 

How about you? Do you have a favorite childhood cartoons?

For this #eatcaptureshare theme I'm going with this mini pies inspired by Snow White famous pie scene. 
@thelittleplantation and guest judge @backdrop.woodville 
#creativefoodphotography 
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Hi friends, how are you today? I'm sharing today Hi friends, how are you today?

I'm sharing today some product shots I did outside few days ago. Its nice to change the environment ones in a while and get away from the usual places we are used to. 
I found this spot few weeks ago when I was taking a walk with Juno and I new I wanted to shoot there. I love the different textures from the rocks, it creates the perfect background! 
I'm always looking for locations and interesting places where I can create and try something different. Its refreshing and makes you see light different ways. 
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Today was such a nice day, felt like spring. Had t Today was such a nice day, felt like spring. Had the door to the balcony open, with fresh breeze and sunlight coming through. 

I did the photoshoot for an Orange Mascarpone Cake, which recipe is coming very soon and its divine! 

The next #eatcaptureshare theme had to be inspired by nature and since I've been thinking a lot about summer lately, I thought this beautiful basket of fruits is the perfect representation of all the food mother nature is providing us with. And now I really can't wait for summer!!
@thelittleplantation @backdrop.woodville #creativefoodphotography 
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