Let's talk about Masala Chai! Chai actual means tea. Masala means spices. Easy. People adore the fragrant, soul-nurturing infusion of a good chai that permeates to the core. It can warm you up in the depths of winter, keeping you bright in the summer. It ensures that your mind stays sharp whilst imparting a relaxed [...]
It's rewarding to see a few extraordinary ingredients, melt in the pot together, creating a divine blend of deliciousness. There's nothing quite like a bit of Homemade Raw Chocolate - Artisan style. Chocolate has been given a bad rap over the years, mainly because of the refined sugar, dairy, additives and ethics of it. I [...]
Less is so often more. I am amazed at how five simple ingredients can dance together to create cosmic alchemy in the kitchen. In today's post, I am sharing a super easy, yet delicious carob bars recipe.These Cosmos Carob Bars are naturally vegan, gluten-free and without refined sugar, as you would expect from my [...]
Superfood smoothies are my favourite way to start the day! I always feel so honoured that I am able to gift my body with the benefits of these little treasures. They give me a sustained boost of energy and flood my system with a wonderful vibrancy to keep me energised all morning long. I don't [...]
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 [...]
