Last year was a weird year for me, it started off very strong with plenty to look forward too, it became far too overwhelming in the middle and it has left me feeling like I need to pick up the pieces, dust myself off and get back on track at the end. To be honest … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Recipes
Spiced Rice and Cranberry Stuffed Coquina Squash: Vegan and Gluten Free!
I’ve been going through my first year of posts on the blog and sorting them into virtual piles of ‘trash’, ‘recycle and ‘keep’, kind of like an online version of the seasonal wardrobe clear out! Which posts still fit? Which are slightly out of date but a few cute alterations would make it last another … Continue reading
Pea and ‘Ham’ Soup (Smoked Tofu): Vegan MoFo ‘British Classics Made Vegan’ finale!
This is my final vegan mofo recipe post for 2013. Thank you for all the positive feedback and I am so glad everyone has enjoyed my theme!! I hadn’t originally planned on doing so many recipes but the more I researched the more I found recipes that I “just had to cook!” For this final … Continue reading
Vegan MoFo 2013 Begins! My Theme….
That’s right, this year I am focusing my Vegan Month of Food on the UK!! There are so many classic British dishes that conjure up memories from my childhood.. toad in the hole smothered in gravy, sunday roasts with crispy potatoes, apple crumble and custard! When researching ready for this challenge I realised that not … Continue reading
Apple, Broccoli and Butterbean Salad with a Walnut Dressing
I love having salads for lunch, especially during the week at work where I am sat down all day, but I sometimes struggle to come up with new and interesting ideas. Often my salads are literally anything I can get my hands on that is leftover in the fridge, which means they can be just … Continue reading
Courgette and Spinach Gratin with a Creamy Vegan “Cheese” Sauce.
I always dream of having a fully functioning vegetable patch full of amazing produce which can be used for fresh salads, veggie bakes, organic juices etc however in reality I have a basil plant and some dying marigolds I planted a few months ago! I know saying I just don’t have the time to garden … Continue reading
Camping in North Wales, UK: Photos, Tales and Recipes
It’s been over a week since we got back from our 4 day camping holiday on Shell Island based in the North of Wales and I’m definitely missing the fresh air, simple food and sunshine. I had such a great time, I’ve definitely caught the camping bug!! Even when it rained on our first night … Continue reading
Garlic and Black Pepper Pickled Onions – Technique of the Week!
I’ve never pickled anything before but I love pickled onion, beetroot and gherkins! It’s about time I learnt how to make them myself! I don’t eat them enough to count this as a money saving exercise but I do like the feeling of satisfaction it brings to create your own food and know exactly what … Continue reading
My favourite recipes from 2012!
2012 has been a great year, I’ve enjoyed it so much, travelled, learnt loads, experienced lots and generally just had fun. Today is New Year’s Eve and for most this means reflecting on the year just gone by and planning for the year ahead! Reflecting on the year gone by for foodies like me means looking … Continue reading
Monday Night RAW: The WWE fan and the Raw food fan in me combined
When me and Scott first moved in together around 4 years ago he watched the WWE wrestling and I definitely didn’t. In fact I’d never watched it before in my life, so I used to walk past and poke my head round the corner to see what it was like, mainly out of curiosity and … Continue reading