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 [...]
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 [...]
