With baking on the rise over the last year, there has been an abundance of recipes and creative concoctions shared. Beautiful pictures have popped up on social media and many attempts have been made to copy these images. I tried, but my goodies often come out looking quite unique! What I appreciate are simple recipes, […]
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 […]
BOOK REVIEW // Twisted: A Cookbook
Have you seen the viral recipe videos doing the rounds on social media, normally featuring a load of cheese, something deep-fried or a mad combination of flavours that you know is going to taste amazing? If you have then chances are, you’ve come across Twisted. Described as ‘the Instagram duo on a mission to make […]
TRIED & TESTED // Haskapa Berry Blend Powder
I got to test out a very intriguing new product from the company Haskapa just a few weeks ago. The product itself is a powdered berry blend supercharging your body with antioxidants, and who doesn’t want to have a super charge immune system (especially these days)? Haskapa can be added to smoothies, yogurt and even […]
The Curators Plant Based Mushroom Burger
Summer is heading our way and I can already smell the familiar aroma of BBQs being lit all around the neighbourhood. For vegetarians, the variety of options has recently boomed… thank goodness. I no longer have to stick to just the cold selection at a BBQ, I can now have a choice from many brands […]
RECIPE // Amazing Chickpea Cookies
Chickpea Cookies?! I know…sounds gross right? But, I have to tell you I was absolutely astonished how well these turned out. I’ve recently jumped on the plant over processed bandwagon. Whilst I am not ready to commit to a fully vegan lifestyle, I recognise how much better I feel when I stick to more plant […]
TRIED & TESTED // Floozie Stuffed Cookies
Cookies, and in particular stuffed cookies, have been enjoying their moment in the spotlight recently and this is where Floozie comes in. Created by pastry chef Kimberly Lin, these vegan cookies feature 5 signature flavours with a 6th seasonally-changing flavour. Chef Lin was inspired by the 1920’s which is the branding is art deco and […]
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 […]
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. […]
TRIED & TESTED // Rude Health Cereals
This week I was lucky enough to try out some of Rude Health’s new range of cereals. While I already knew their plant-based milks, I didn’t know that the company actually started by making muesli! I like Rude Health’s credentials. The boxes for the new range of cereals are made from previously recycled fibres and […]