Gluten-free Christmas Sweet Mince Pies (vegan with no refined sugar)

Move over Mr. Kipling because these Gluten-free Vegan Mince Pies are gonna knock your socks off! The only problem with these is actually that they taste too good haha - so it's easy to eat too many of them (good job they are healthy).  Sweet mince pies are traditional pies of British origin, dating back [...]

Sweet Potato Seed Loaf Roast (Nut-free roast alternative) GF, Vegan

New favourite here! This sweet potato seed loaf roast is absolutely de-e-e-licious. I wanted a new gluten-free, sliceable loaf that holds together well with a taste that would leave us feeling very satisfied. As always, I am keen to make sure that my recipe is jam-packed with nourishment, whilst being light, yet filling. This slice [...]

Creamy Cardamom & Cashew Vegan Milkshake

If you fancy a healthy, creamy smoothie then it must be said… cashew nuts work wonders. They are excellent for those on a plant based diet or those looking for healthier options; creaming up really well, satisfying the desire for something rich and delicious. They are also packed with vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, protein and loads of health-promoting phyto-chemicals that help protect us from diseases and cancers.

Carrot & Ginger “Warm Your Heart” Soup with Coconut & Lentils (vegan)

I find myself getting excited about soups and warming foods as the chillier weather creeps in. At the moment I am living somewhere warm during the days, although I am at high altitude in the mountains, so it can get rather cold at night.  In some ways, maybe I am just a bit strange in [...]

Kava: a healing herb for finding peace amidst challenges (personal experience)

Kava is one of nature's secret little 'yes, yes, yes' herbs with its ability to induce a powerful state of calm relaxation, whilst allowing your mind to stay focused and clear (yes, I did say relaxed AND clarity of mind in the SAME sentence). How long have I used kava? I first discovered kava when [...]

Trinity’s Original Tomoconut Sauce (good for just about everything)

This is, hands down, the best 'easy' sauce I have ever made! Blending tomato with coconut is one of the reasons why divine alchemy works so well in the Conscious Kitchen. This coconut/tomato combination features in many different recipes (just sayin' that in case you are new here). Today we are taking things right back down [...]

Why does ‘making food with love’ skyrocket your spiritual health?

You’ve probably already noticed that being happy or peaceful in the kitchen, mysteriously makes your food taste delicious. Well, there is a good reason for it. I consistently get comments from guests that eat my food on retreats like... 'I can really feel the loving energy in the food when I eat it' 'your food [...]