Breakfast time! I don't know about you but when the cooler weather hits there's nothing like an oat porridge in the morning. But would you know it, oat porridge is actually a bit of an ancient thing? Before the advent of some of the more modern baking techniques, it used to be a staple food [...]
After leaving my old life behind I've gravitated towards simplicity. I feel to hold to space open for the right things to come along, so I am keen not to fill my space unnecessarily. However, I was starting to feel like something was missing for me. I feel happier than I've felt in the longest [...]
This morning I was having a wonderful trip down memory lane - a fond remembering of the first time I ever made a cup of vegan hot chocolate. Oh my goodness, it was like heaven in a mug! I was somewhere in the jungle with a good vegan friend, some 16 years ago. He had [...]
Once upon a time, I thought it would be fun to make spring rolls. Naturally, as common sense would have it, I followed the instructions on the rice paper wrap packet. Pretty simple you would think. Nope, actually, it was not. They were a bit hit and miss. More often than not the instructions would [...]
Today I am sharing a superfood sweet treat made with some of my favourite ingredients. We will be essentially making a sort of 'chocolate' where we are completely omitting the cacao powder and substituting it with 'lucuma'. Lucuma often makes a guest appearance in my sweet treats. It imparts a caramel-like flavour, with hints of [...]
I like to serve food that EVERYONE loves. This post is full of some of my favourite ideas for the festive season. If you are looking to make a totally plant-based meal for yourself or your loved ones, then this article will give you some excellent ideas. Everything is delicious, naturally vegan, gluten-free and made [...]
Sauerkraut is essentially finely shredded cabbage that has been allowed to ferment with naturally occurring lactic acid ‘friendly’ bacteria. I say ‘cabbage’ although you can include other veggies in this process too. The sauerkraut is actually achieved by a natural and healthy process of pickling called lactic acid fermentation. The friendly bacteria are already present [...]
Today's chocolate recipe is all about embracing the deliciousness of a sweet treat, whilst enjoying some incredible health benefits at the same time. Maca, hemp seeds and cacao - YES! Three of my all-time foods rolled into one delectable treat. I eat these regularly for the health benefits. Plant-powered goodness at its finest. I find [...]
There are infinite ways to make soup and a few simple things that make them work. Today I am sharing a super easy squash soup. This tasty soup works because it benefits from the creaminess of the squash and coconut infused with a gentle blend of various warming spices. It's easy - as long as [...]
Sometimes you just need a hot milky drink. This one is designed as a way to enjoy a drink WHILST getting a fabulous infusion of superfood 'spice' benefits. I am using homemade almond milk, but do use whatever plant-milk you have available. Different kinds of milk will yield slightly different results, so experiment and see what [...]
