Even though I go on and on about not having a sweet tooth I have to say I am REALLY enjoying this month of puddings! I have been trying to balance it out with healthy meals during the day and by sharing as much as I can with friends and family but I still think … Continue reading
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Vegan Ice cream – One Ingredient, Three flavour Ideas: Vegan MoFo 2014
I have heard a lot about vegan ice cream and have even tried some amazing varieties at food festivals but I never dreamt I would be making it myself. Then I stumbled across this article by The Kitchn and my whole world changed!! This 1 ingredient ice cream is the best thing since…. real ice … Continue reading
Holiday Inspired Salad with Peaches and Avocado
I got back from a family holiday in Spain this week, I had such a wonderful time! My little brothers and sisters are now aged 2, 4, 7, 9 and 23! I’m the oldest of a fab bunch (at the grand old age of 27)! We did swimming, loom bands, dancing, sun bathing and I … Continue reading
My Favourite Freezer Friendly Recipes
Did you catch my post about how to make the most of your freezer? I talk about bulk cooking as a way to feed yourself on a budget and make the most of any left over ingredients. To follow up with this post I thought it may be helpful to show you some of my … Continue reading
National Picnic Week : 16th – 22nd June. Recipe Round Up
I always look forward to the summer months when it is perfect weather (if your lucky) to take a basket of food with a good bunch of friends and sit outside. You can enjoy the sunshine, fresh air, wildlife and also all of those treat finger foods that you might not normally eat. This week … Continue reading
Butter Bean and Feta Bruschetta with an Avocado side
I recently visited my friends for a girly BBQ in East Dulwich followed by a party in Clapham, London. The next morning a cooked breakfast was definitely needed so we headed out for the local cafe in hope for some headache cures. I always feel a bit cautious of ‘local cafes’, I love supporting local … Continue reading
Vegan Roasted Vegetable Lasagna with a Tofu White Sauce
When you have a crowd to feed I always find it best to make something that isn’t going to keep you in the kitchen for long and can be made in advance. I had 9 big and little mouths to feed in a short space of time so I decided to make lasagna, thus meaning … Continue reading
Apple and Parsnip Soup
This is a delicious and unusual soup that I first posted back in January 2012 when I was just starting out in the blogging world. I’d never made a soup with apple in it before but I tried it and I was so chuffed I remember it lighting a creative spark in me, I couldn’t … Continue reading
How to create the perfect veggie bowl! My new favourite dinner!
After joining Instagram a while ago I’ve been hooked on eating “veggie bowls” for dinner. Basically, I love it because it is a fantastic way of having a variety of foods and flavours all packed into one bowl. It’s a very economical way of eating, it ensures you have your 5 a day and it … Continue reading
Minestrone Verde Soup
As some of you may know (especially if you follow me on facebook!) I’ve been super busy over the last few weeks moving house! The weekend we set aside to move got taken over by a horrible case of the flu which resulted in us cancelling all our plans including our wedding anniversary and taking … Continue reading