Where you least expect it…

Strolling through the aisles past the mini apples and the ready-made pizza bases, I definitely didn’t think I would come across such good beauty products and that those beauty products were vegan and cruelty-free. The Lacura range at Aldi (when it’s in stock) is a winner. So many different products including face creams, toners, tanning … Continue reading Where you least expect it…

Too many tomatoes?

Sometimes we just have an excess of vegetables in the fridge and we just don’t want to waste them. We are always looking for ways to preserve them for longer, use them in different ways and ensure we don’t have food waste. Options include cooking up a big batch of stew or soup which can … Continue reading Too many tomatoes?

Why hello there…

A lot of people celebrate the anniversary or realise how much of their life they have been vegan - for me I honestly can't remember. I know there was a point when I was just a (rather awkward) gluten-free and dairy-free vegetarian yet I still ate a bit of fish, so I didn't even know … Continue reading Why hello there…

Who needs plastic?

A game changer in shopping that is planet friendly is the introduction of refill shops. Refill shops offer the opportunity to enjoy all your usual larder staples including pastas, pulses, dried fruits, nuts and much more but with no unnecessary packaging. You simply take your own containers and fill - buying only how much you … Continue reading Who needs plastic?