This week I was really excited to sample the much anticipated 2020 batch of Frantoi extra virgin olive oil. Frantoi only offers new season olive oil for 8 weeks of the year. This is to give the maximum health benefits and enjoyment window of their oil. They claim that: ‘once you have tasted oils of […]
TRIED & TESTED // Club Rozalie
Do you ever have the struggle of finding something quick, healthy, tasty and filling to eat in the morning? Crisis averted! I had the chance to try Club Rozalie’s broad range of granola. My mornings have now been made simple (as far as breakfast goes). Club Rozalie offers a subscription of homemade granola straight to […]
TRIED & TESTED // Fish’N’Chips by Chloe.
By Chloe. is a fancy fast food restaurant taking the western world by storm. It is 100% vegan and 100% instagrammable too! The menu is free of meat, dairy, egg products and contains no saturated animal fats, cholesterol, artificial flavours and preservatives. The eatery caters for everyone, whether you’re nut free, gluten free, soy free […]
Pumpkin recipes
With Halloween around the corner, the green grocers here in North London are piled high with pumpkins. As is tradition, we will be buying a couple to carve into lanterns. But as I try to avoid food waste, I have found myself doing my usual search for vegan friendly pumpkin recipes. I wanted to share […]
TRIED & TESTED // Love Yourself
Love Yourself is a meal-delivery service that prides itself on ‘Healthy. Food. Delivered’. All of their food is made with locally sourced, fresh, seasonal and unprocessed ingredients. It is delivered daily to your doorstep. Love Yourself Meals are developed by leading London dietitians with you and your dietary requirements in mind. Healthy Living London writer, […]
TRIED & TESTED // Bright Barley drinks
In a week when I needed an extra little treat, I received a box of Bright Barley drinks to sample. With chocolate, salted caramel and coffee flavours, made with all natural ingredients, I was too tempted to say no. These vegan drinks contain organic barley syrup, agave sugar and organic barley, grown on UK farms. […]
TRIED & TESTED // Iced Coffee
I was first introduced to iced coffee during my summer in New York in 2014. Since then it has become a taste of the summer season for me. Much as mulled wine remains the preserve of late October to early January, iced coffee has a place somewhere between May and September (depending on the particulars […]
WILD ARBOR: Plant-based cream liqueur
Wild Arbor, a plant-based cream liqueur, recently hit UK shelves. Vegan alcohol The wine industry started it first; specifically when Australia realised the demand and marketing draw of vegan-labelled alcohol. It’s only natural that spirits should follow closely, and many of them claim to be better for you, drawing customers in with their GMO, gluten […]
WE WENT: Kefir-fuelled Brunch with Julie Smolyansky and Liz Earle
Healthy Living London enjoyed a brunch with Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, and Liz Earle, founder of the Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine, to learn about kefir and its benefits in a balanced diet. At the health and wellness brunch I was welcomed with a buffet selection of healthy food and drinks, created using Julie […]
Red Sauerkraut with Garlic & Chilli
“This is a characterful ferment both in looks and taste. I make it all year round and use it in salads, soups and stews. You will see several recipes throughout the book that include this magical ingredient, as the rather pungent but incredibly delicious sauerkraut will bring a real kick to your dishes. Adjust the […]