When it comes to sharing vegan food, nothing brings me more joy than seeing the look of delight on my friends' faces when they take that first bite, especially when they get to enjoy my hemp beet veggie burgers. Not only do I want people to be transformed on a magical journey of deliciousness when [...]
This pate first came into being when I was on a recent trip to the Canary Islands. I’d rented a cottage for three weeks and didn’t have my usual cupboard full of ingredients to hand. When traveling, it is usually impractical to buy a huge variety of different ingredients. Being selective about what I purchase [...]
As the bright orange and yellow leaves begin to turn and a cooling breeze fills the air, suddenly hearty, warming soups become incredibly inviting once more. The farmers market here in Glastonbury, is beginning to fill up with squashes and pumpkins, with their gorgeous assortment of shapes and colours. I just can't resist bringing them [...]
Hands up who is feeling the need for some super-healthy feel-good comfort food! Today's Sweet Potato Veggie Crumble is exactly the sort of thing I might make when creating cuisine for a large group of people on retreat. It's nurturing, delicious, nourishing, and keeps everyone delightedly happy. It also works well if you are cooking [...]
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 [...]
