Time has flown by and I am firmly into the third trimester of my first pregnancy! I am 31 weeks on Saturday with only 9 weeks to go until my due date!! Everything is going really well and I have been enjoying getting my appetite (I am craving spicy foods like crazy!! Hot chilli sauce … Continue reading
Avocados are known as a super food because they are high in fibre, they can stabilize sugar levels, lower cholesterol, maintain good eye health, protect against cancer, prevent anti ageing and many more. As well as being an all round body protector they are incredibly versatile and helpful for a vegan cook. The consistency is … Continue reading
I love the contrast of ingredients in a nicoise salad- crunchy beans, gooey egg and soft potatoes all served with a ‘creamy’ mustard dressing, it is simply perfect in my mind! A non vegetarian variety would include tuna and anchovies however this salad is lacking nothing by missing out the fish, in fact swap the … Continue reading
I was researching foodie things going on in the uk to share with you during my British Vegan MoFo and I discovered that September is “organic month” run by The Soil Association. I try to buy as much organic fruits and vegetables as I can but I also shop on a tight budget so sometimes … Continue reading
I started a 3 week gluten free and vegan diet at the end of June mainly because I wanted a bit of a detox. My discipline had been lacking over the last few months and I found myself introducing a bit more junk into my day, sometimes without realising I was doing it! I felt … Continue reading
I’ve really been enjoying watercress recently, its fresh but peppery and it’s flavour is versatile enough to be matched with many different dishes including salads, pasta, soups, pies, stir fries, smoothies and even breakfast! (Think watercress omelette or watercress and tomatoes on toast) Watercress in the uk is in season from April right through to … Continue reading
I’ve been eating wild rice instead of brown rice recently, it’s got twice the amount of protein, it is high in fibre and it is high in anti oxidants! It is more expensive which is annoying as it is so good, but because it is hard to grow, often harvested by hand and needs to … Continue reading
