Nothing quite gets me excited about salads as a colourful, vibrant ginger raw-slaw. I just love, love, love, nutrient-packed raw veggies, dancing in a flavoursome, creamy vegan sauce. In true conscious kitchen style, every ingredient I use is naturally brimming with goodness, helping to provide a plethora of health-affirming deliciousness. I am constantly changing my [...]
Today I am sharing my Gluten-free Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread for y'all. Most recipes that I make are only ever made once, on the spur of the moment - divinely inspired in the here-and-now, never written down or even remembered. I am a plant-based retreat chef, catering for groups of between 8 and 40 [...]
So what would it look like if everyone in the world went vegan? This hauntingly inspirational video features vegan Schindler's List actor Jochen Nickel, playing a grandfather as he walks with his grandson through the the ruins of an abandoned factory farm, one of thousands that were closed when humans stopped eating animals...
Today I am sending you warm tropical breezes, writing from the Canary Islands. I am away from home on a private retreat for my own self-inspired healing. Rest, letting go, hiking in the beautiful countryside are all the order of the week.To be honest, I've had several strong wake-calls over the last year to slow [...]
Nothing beats a one pot, no fuss meal, for some spur of the moment deliciousness. I enjoy this as a well rounded, nurturing evening meal. This soup contains a fabulous blend of nutrients, protein, essential fats and nurturing spices - a whole, complete dinner. It also sits nicely in the pan for days, ideal if [...]
Being a retreat chef - what a joy! Not only do I get to make the most delicious soul-inspired food and serve to the most beautiful souls on retreat, but it also gives me the enormous privilege of filling my shopping trolley with bountiful loads of delicious, organic goodness! It's like a delightful treasure [...]
I am having a flashback moment! About 18 years ago, when I lived near Brighton, in Sussex, I used to host raw-vegan potlucks. It got me thinking about this classic raw chocolate mousse recipe! People would come from, all-over, near and far, bringing along a dish of something tasty to share. It was a [...]
Oh yes - the Raw Hemp Energy Balls are here! Hemp is one of natures finest superfoods. I am not talking about the stuff that gets you high. I am talking about the hempseed that is available in any good health food store; the tiny, nutty, seed that has the perfect balance of omega 3 [...]
Just breathe! Sometimes it’s the simple things that can make our day a whole lot better. Often the answer is so obvious, it has been staring us in the face the whole time. Finding instant calm in our hectic, challenging or busy lives can be so simple if we allow it. It's all about the breath. [...]
Getting to know our pain I’ve noticed that those who face experiences of the darkest, most challenging times often end up shining the brightest light of all. It’s quite paradoxical in a way. It’s usually the people who go right into the heart of their darkness, who find something deeper; something beyond it all. They [...]
