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 […]
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 […]
BOOK REVIEW // Plant Over Processed
Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly common, with the emphasis being placed on the health benefits of this way of eating. ‘Plant Over Processed’ is written by Andrea Hannemann, who you can also find on Instagram @earthyandy, or via her website, includes 75 simple and delicious plant-based recipes for ‘nourishing your body and eating from the […]
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 […]
TRIED & TESTED // Perkier Immune Booster Bars
Veganuary has become a regular calendar event each January, since 2014. It is intended for people to pledge to try to be vegan for the month and boasts over a million followers since the start. In turn, this has seen an increase in vegan products being more widely available on the market. To accompany the […]
Vegan Dough Co Restaurant Kits
Vegan Dough Co Restaurant Kits are an easy way to make delicious restaurant quality pizza at home. Founded in 2020 during the pandemic, Restaurant Kits was created to bring restaurant quality food to you. Not only does this provide delicious options for the customer, but it also helps local restaurants stay afloat during a difficult […]
The Bonnington: A Community Café
In these times more than ever, I feel strongly about the value of social enterprises in London and the need to shine a light on their activities. I’ve written before about Sarah Bentley and her work with Made In Hackney, and have also mentioned the Luminary Bakery, which offers opportunities to women at a social […]
Vegan recipes to inspire you this Veganuary
The advent of the new year hails new resolutions and promises to exercise more, sleep better and eat well. For many, the year kicks off with Veganuary, a month-long movement during which pledges are made to eat vegan meals only. In 2020, 400,000 people signed up for Veganuary and its predicted 2021 will see its […]
TRIED & TESTED // Pip & Nut Limited Edition Gingerbread Almond Nut Butter
It is a truth that I have long acknowledged: if there is a jar of Pip & Nut in my flat (which, more often than not there is), I will devour it in under a week. As I’m sure many other Pip & Nut fans will attest, there is no other nut butter like it. […]