Move over nuts! Seeds are the holy grail of plant foods. They're tiny, shy and little - easily overlooked and ignored - or at best, used as a salad garnish. Today I am going to share how you can create seed energy balls with these little gems. Most people prefer nuts (I guess because of [...]
In some parts of the world the aubergine is called eggplant. I live in England, so in this article, I am going to refer to it as 'aubergine'. What's not to love about the aubergine! When picked raw it has a sort of spongy, proud texture. It comes in lots of different colours and varieties [...]
It's very common to think of fruits as 'sweet' things and vegetables as 'savoury'. But botanically speaking, it's not always that straight forward. So, how can you tell if a vegetable is actually a fruit? A fruit is actually something that produces seeds inside. The seed develops from the ovary of a flowering plant, Vegetables [...]
I am sure that you have noticed how good you feel after going for a walk in nature? Or how relaxed you feel when sitting down in a park, pottering in a garden, walking barefoot on the beach or even sitting on the grass? There's something about connecting with the Earth that harmonises our internal [...]
I've got excellent news. Cacao is actually GOOD for you and it's here to stay! Cacao is chock-full (and I mean CHOCK-FULL) of antioxidants. Antioxidants are compounds that protect the cells of the human body to prevent premature aging and disease. Cacao is particularly rich in polyphenols, known for their beneficial influence on cardiovascular health. In [...]
This week due to popular request, I am sharing my feel-good, hearty and delicious, vegan black bean shepherds pie recipe. This meal is all about a well-balanced, nutritious, gluten-free, vegan feast of deliciousness. I'd just like to take a moment to share my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been sharing their excitement with [...]
Confession time... maca has been one of those foods that have made a big difference in my life. I swear by the stuff and adore it by creating this delicious mango maca smoothie for hormone balance! I'm super sensitive to the hormonal shifts in my body, feeling every nuance of these ebbs and flows. This [...]
The spirituality of being vegan to me is a celebration of my love for sentient life. It's an honouring of the interconnectivity of all things. More than that - it's feeling the interconnectivity at the core of my being. It's compassion. Love. Non-judgment. It's a mystical, intangible life force that always inspires me to make [...]
Your experience of making ice cream is about to change forever. Welcome to my vegan mango ice cream bars recipe. We're talking about a no-churn, two ingredient, seriously delectable, vegan ice cream. The simplicity, ease and sensual deliciousness of this recipe is revolutionary. I am delighted to share this here with you on my website. [...]
As I write this, I have just made a delicious batch of Raw Chocolate Covered Cardamom Bars. I am somewhere in the gorgeous Wiltshire countryside on retreat, looking after a group of 15 people. My job is to create conscious cuisine all week long, taking care of our guests when they’ve finished their sessions in [...]
