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

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

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

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?