Did you know that matcha can be an excellent calming, anti-anxiety drink? I found this out a couple of years ago when going through a rough patch (we’ll say a ‘rough patch’ shall we and leave it at that lol!). I was researching various anti-anxiety herbs and testing them out on myself (with rather positive [...]
Today my beautiful friends we are going to take healthy, decadent deliciousness to a whole new level! Not only is this vegan ice cream insanely creamy and divine, but it's also ridiculously easy. How on this sweet precious Earth could something THIS easy be so delicious I will never know! I must admit that I [...]
Goodness, gracious me this is delicious! Considering I'm not really a pasta person, this is rather exciting. I found great delight in creating a deliciously healthy, gluten-free vegan alternative to the traditional Italian lasagne. So here we go. Lasagne refers to the flat pasta sheets. It is thought that these sheets are one of the [...]
During my travels to Vancouver Island, a friend and I picked up some locally grown parsnips from an organic farm stand... and then it happened. "Parsnip & Potato Farinata." I swear the parsnip spoke to me. So I listened! The freshly harvested, often under-rated parsnip wanted to show off its earthy, sweetness. When I closed [...]
At the time of writing, I am in Hawaii, visiting my Mam. It was Mam who inspired me originally in the kitchen, growing up as a Northumbrian lass - she always made the most of whatever we had available at the time. In fact, she still does. I am always intrigued to find what new [...]
These little nuggets of deliciousness have been so popular lately - perfect to share here on my blog. I made them as an option for the Buddha bowl session on my recent workshop on Vancouver Island - a delightful complement to a whole medley of different salads and dips. Oh my goodness we had so [...]
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is thought to have originated with Incan cultures thousands of years ago in the likes of Peru, Chile and Bolivia. It comes in all sorts of different colours and there are now strains that grow successfully in temperate climates like Britain, giving this ancient crop much more potential as a sustainable crop. Quinoa [...]
Veggie burger patties are so versatile and can be made with a myriad of different ingredients. In today's recipe, I am sharing one of my all-time favourites. Apart from being incredibly delicious, it is also very easy to make and holds together to perfection. We are talking about a versatile seed patty here that can [...]
Oatcakes were an alternative to bread in Scotland for centuries, and, still very much enjoyed there. Oats are one of the only grains that grow in Northern parts of Scotland, so it makes perfect sense that it would have been a staple food in times past. Traditionally made with oatmeal, oatcakes are a crunchy, [...]
Baked Beetroot Bhajis everyone! This is what is happening in the Kind Earth Kitchen this week. Colourful, super easy to make and incredibly delicious. As usual, we are baking instead of deep frying to make sure we keep your bhajis super healthy. Lots of us are love bhajis and pakoras, but I am sure most [...]
