Think about the amount of packaging you are throwing away every week, just from essentials. Now think about the amount of that which is plastic… It’s not a very nice image, is it? Image : Greenpeace The average person in the UK drinks 1.4 litres of milk per week, according to ahdb.org.uk. That’s roughly a … Continue reading How Dehydrated Products Can Help Reduce Your Impact On The Environment
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Vegan pancakes, not just for Pancake Day…
Sometimes, in this house, we seem to have pancakes on a daily basis and then suddenly we’ll go ages without - and it takes Pancake Day to remind us how much we love them and we start the cycle again. There is definitely no issue with pancakes being vegan. I am constantly asked ‘but what … Continue reading Vegan pancakes, not just for Pancake Day…
A tasty bowl of warmth
The weather is still bitterly cold and a bowl of hot soup is often the perfect box ticker after being out and about all day. I’m a big fan of making soups out of any vegetables that happen to be hanging around in the depths of the fridge, because generally I believe pretty much any … Continue reading A tasty bowl of warmth
Mint ice cream dream…
Sometimes it’s just too tempting when you see you’re favourite ice cream flavour from a new vegan ice cream brand. So in went this (beautifully designed) pot of Northern Bloc ice cream to my Ocado basket and I couldn’t wait to try it. I almost forgot about it, having not unpacked the shopping myself, but … Continue reading Mint ice cream dream…
Doughnut, we all love a good doughnut
doughnut /ˈdəʊnʌt/ noun a small fried cake of sweetened dough, typically in the shape of a ball or ring.a ring-shaped object, in particular a vacuum chamber in some types of particle accelerator. I scanned the shelves of the bakery on the hill after a gruelling session of doggy paddle and seven year old me avoided … Continue reading Doughnut, we all love a good doughnut
Tapas, but make it vegan
If the last two years have created anything, it's a need to be able to enjoy more from the comfort of our own home. Our homes have become workplaces, centres of entertainment, play zones and much more. We have all spent so much more time at home than ever and this has opened up new … Continue reading Tapas, but make it vegan
Anyone for steak?
When those ideas (of food) pop into your head in the middle of the night and you wish you wrote a quick note to remind yourself, you are always grateful to remember them when bleary eyed and yawning first thing in the morning. The idea I had recently, was concerning the mega swede that had … Continue reading Anyone for steak?
A love story about cheese
It must be the number one comment about turning vegan (or not being able to) and that is, ‘I couldn't give up cheese' Firstly, and apologies for briefly stepping on my soap box, if you're really passionate about making a change and you have the mindset and realisation of why you'd want to be vegan … Continue reading A love story about cheese
Beetroot Hummus
I was never a fan of beetroot (or so I thought), so I was always thinking of alternative ways to cook or try and avoid them coming in our weekly veg-box. The most beautifully coloured vegetable! I discovered this beetroot hummus recipe on the BBC Food site and I'm in love! Since then I have … Continue reading Beetroot Hummus
Restaurants that adapt
Had an afternoon in central London booked, to see an art exhibition, and a friend booked pre-exhibition drinks and late lunch at a rather delightful cosy eatery tucked away in East London. A late lunch at Delamina Not only does Delamina have a dreamy rustic interior, with vintage details, perfect cafe curtains and original shop … Continue reading Restaurants that adapt
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