For me this is literally the ultimate bar of heaven! We are talking trail mix and chocolate all rolled into one delicious bar of nutritional goodness. Below I'm sharing a recipe for the vegan trail mix chocolate bar from scratch and also the cheating version. Both ways are amazing. You are gonna love it! This [...]
Let's talk about happy 'hormones' or rather, natural chemicals in our bodies that we can release to ease suffering. If you just give yourself a little push, it can change your whole outlook and make your world a much better place. Stress, anxiety, heartbreak, grief can be extremely challenging as our system is flooded with [...]
This week I have got a few sweet potatoes in the fridge that needed using up, so I decided to make some sweet potato patties with them. They make a fabulous, adaptable patty and the recipe is very easy and fuss-free. Let's keep this really easy! Quick sweet potato patty video first... I have [...]
Potatoes were a staple food growing up in Britain. Loads of us in the UK actually grew up on chips! Usually with baked beans and sausages. I don't mean potato chips (USA) but deep fried chips - potato wedges - cooked to perfection in a deep fat fryer. So that's not what we are doing [...]
Tomato ketchup has got a little bit of a reputation for being unhealthy. I guess that is due to the refined sugar and that additives. What if I told you that you can make your own posh tomato ketchup in 5 minutes. Not only is it healthy and delicious, but it's very easy to make. [...]
When it comes to peri-menause, menopause or post menopause, eating healthy, nourishing food is essential. In today's recipe I am sharing a delicious menopause friendly granola recipe. I have created especially with menopause friendly plant-based nutrients in mind. This hormone-balancing granola was developed with women's health in mind and features in my plant-based breakfast [...]
I am writing this plant-based menopause article at the age of 51 years and from the experience of having eaten a purely plant-based diet for over 31 years. Let's embrace a healthy plant-based menopause together! It's commonly accepted that eating a healthy whole-food diet high in fruits, vegetables, and plant-based protein can help us [...]
If you aren't into Lion's Mane already, I honestly think it's worth looking at. Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a noteworthy plant that is said to generate nerve growth in the brain, promote focus, decrease brain fog, support mental clarity amongst a whole bunch of other helpful effects! As I get older, it does worry [...]
Over the years I've noticed that a lot of people say that they find it really hard to get good gluten-free bread. And that it's even harder to find gluten-free vegan bread. Then, if you want to make your own at home, then that's a whole other story. A couple of years ago I set [...]
What is the difference between cornflour, corn starch, maize flour and maize meal? If you are confused, I feel you. I find corn flour a confusing subject because the same flour is called different things depending on which country you are in. Also, it depends on what the manufacture decides to put on the label. [...]
