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
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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
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
Ready made and vegan
Sometimes we just need an easy dinner but really want the enjoyment of a proper home cooked meal. When I was pregnant, as well as batch cooking into the freezer to be prepared for those early newborn days, I came across a rather lovely looking online brand selling ready-made home cooked style meals. They looked … Continue reading Ready made and vegan
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…
Easy peasy kids grub…
When you've got a lot of hurdles to overcome with kids meals - vegan, fussy, not much time to prepare and haven't been to the shops? These handy pinwheel pastries are the quickest to make and super tasty. The two main ingredients are (ready rolled) puff pastry and some kind of sauce. It seems most … Continue reading Easy peasy kids grub…
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?
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