This month, with a new baby on board, I’ve been exploring the recently launched programme for pregnant women and new mothers: Postpartum Plan. And this week I was lucky enough to interview the founder of the programme, Meg Murray Jones. About the plan The Postpartum Plan is designed for women from 35 weeks pregnant […]
TRIED & TESTED // Simsante Vegan Chocolate
Over recent months I’ve discovered a love of chocolate. Call me late to the party on this, but prior to the latest period of lockdown I’ve not been the biggest eater of chocolate. Peanut butter by the spoonful, yes. Flapjacks, yes. Chocolate, not so much. This new ‘discovery’ has been accompanied by a whole new […]
TRIED & TESTED // Wilfred’s and Saicho Non-alcoholic drinks
Over recent years there has been a major shift in attitudes towards drinking – or not drinking – alcohol. Long gone are the days when skipping the wine meant eye rolls from your peers and resorting to sickly sweet juices or a slightly sad-looking tonic water. Now the shelves are packed with delicious alternatives to […]
Distant Healing through Reiki
(Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels) This week I was given the opportunity to try a distance healing Reiki session. With the tension and anxiety of the past 12 months hanging over me, it seemed like a good opportunity to reflect on my ‘energy’ and experiment with this healing practice. With promises of stress reduction and relaxation what […]
TRIED & TESTED // SuperU superfood powders
In a sleep-deprived week (poorly toddler), and in the midst of pandemic fatigue wrapped up in winter blues, I was very excited to receive a package from SuperU. Containing their Shroom Coffee, Berry Beauty and Clean Greens powders, it was a little box of goodness poised to give me the boost I needed to get […]
Working from Home (WFH)?
(Photo by Ekaterina Bolovtsova from Pexels) With the ‘roadmap’ to releasing lockdown in the UK now in place, attention in workplaces across the country is turning to the return to the office. This is something that I know has generated mixed feelings. While some people are desperate to get back behind their desks, others are less keen to […]
TRIED & TESTED // FOGA Plantshakes
I love fruit and veg smoothies. Not only are they are delicious, they are also an easy way to pack in lots of vitamins, fibre, nuts and seeds into my diet. Before I had my daughter I would blitz up a smoothie on most days. However, said daughter has decided that she is terrified of […]
20 Podcast episodes to exercise to
With lockdown restrictions tightening and the distance you can travel for exercise getting ever narrower, it might be that you are exercising alone a lot more at the moment. If, like me, you need a bit of extra motivation, a distraction, or just a bit of company while you are out on those solo stints, […]
TRIED & TESTED // Nush Blueberry and Strawberry Yogurts
Whether spooned onto cereal, drizzled over fruit or enjoyed by itself, in the years since vegan yogurts have become, well, delicious, I’ve become a big fan of all of the different oat, nut and soya options on offer. If I’m feeling indulgent, I love Coyo’s Salted Caramel Coconut yogurt or Alpros Greek Style soya yogurt. […]
A Recipe from The Bonnington Café: Black-Eyed Pea Stew
Black-Eyed Pea Stew Serves 4 Ingredients 250 g of dry black-eyed peas soaked overnight1 small orange squash or pumpkin1 yellow sweet pepper1 red scotch bonnet chilli pepper (more if you like it hot!)1 bunch of fresh Jamaican thyme1 onion3 cloves of garlicA cup of olive oil1 bay leaf A pinch of turmeric powder (optional)A pinch of […]