Ok, here we go! The colder weather is on its way here in the Northern Hemisphere. Out come the pans - warming soups are suddenly on the menu again. Today, that nurturing creamy tomato and rosemary inspired vegan sweet potato lentil soup is on the stove - ahhhhhh. The thing everyone loves about soup is [...]
Compote is actually really a dessert from medieval Europe. Times change and I adore making compote (which in this case is essentially, gently, stewed fruit, with a little je ne sais quois) for breakfast. I first started making this raspberry an apple after I moved to Somerset in 1996 in the South West of England (I’ve [...]
If you've been tuning in here for any length of time, you might have noticed that I am a bit of a fan of cauliflower salads. In this recipe, I am sharing a totally new variation, dressed with a delightful vegan pesto. I am using cashews, lime and basil as the main ingredients for the [...]
This article about compassionate eating for empaths is intended for empaths or anyone who might consider themselves as a highly sensitive person. So if that's you, then please do read on... An empath is a person with an extraordinary gift – the ability to feel energy and emotions of other people and other sentient beings, [...]
This is perhaps one of the most popular soup recipes that I make. I would go as far to say it is probably the best mint and pea soup you will ever taste! When I say popular, I mean, judging by the response I get when I serve this to group. Oh my goodness, [...]
If you live in the UK or Ireland, then a 'flapjack' is a very popular bar made from oats. If you live in Australia, New Zealand or North America, then you might know them as muesli bars, granola bars or oat bars. In this recipe, I am sharing a delicious pumpkin seed and hemp seed [...]
Black-eyed Beans (known as 'Black-eyed peas in the US - even though they are actually a bean) are a fabulous addition to conscious cuisine. In today's recipe, I am using black-eyed beans, in a delicious beetroot salad with tahini sauce. You can buy black-eyed beans in a tin or carton, although if you buy the [...]
I've experimented a lot with gluten-free, vegan baking over the last few years and love the exciting plethora of textures and experiences that can be created. It all depends on how you use the ingredients available to you. This biscuit is all about its 'melt-in-the-mouth' texture and it's gorgeous taste. It holds together exceedingly well [...]
This week I've decided to share my delicious beetroot masala dahl recipe. This rather easy blend, contains leeks, red lentils, tomatoes (in the form of passata/crushed tomatoes), garam masala and a hint of coconut. The flavours all dance and entwine in the pot, to create a wonderful feast of deliciousness. It's an economical dish, using [...]
Gluten-free, no-bake desserts have been my speciality for the best part of 20 years (raw brownies, energy bars, puddings). Gluten-free, vegan, BAKING, however, is a whole different ball game. It requires a new and exciting kind of culinary alchemy. Today I am sharing an absolutely divine gluten-free vegan chocolate cake. I invented it a few [...]
