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 [...]
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 [...]
I am having a flashback moment! About 18 years ago, when I lived near Brighton, in Sussex, I used to host raw-vegan potlucks. It got me thinking about this classic raw chocolate mousse recipe! People would come from, all-over, near and far, bringing along a dish of something tasty to share. It was a [...]
Oh yes - the Raw Hemp Energy Balls are here! Hemp is one of natures finest superfoods. I am not talking about the stuff that gets you high. I am talking about the hempseed that is available in any good health food store; the tiny, nutty, seed that has the perfect balance of omega 3 [...]
When you get the blend of chocolate just right, then that melting bite transports you a really lovely place of bliss. Enter my homemade maca chocolate! Its culinary alchemy has the power to make being in this rather chaotic world, oh so much more divine. And let's face it, we all need some of that [...]
Cardamom! This highly prized ancient spice has an intense, aromatic flavour that brings out the best in both sweet and savoury dishes. In some countries it has a well-celebrated reputation as an aphrodisiac, in other countries, you'll find people chewing on the seeds to freshen breath and to discourage harmful bacteria in the mouth. In [...]
No matter what crazy things are going on in life when I enter my kitchen, it's a haven of peace. It's my sanctuary from the 'storm', whatever is going on in the crazy world haha! When I share food like these raw chocolate covered bliss bars I want the best energy going into them. [...]
It's no secret that I love making my own chocolate. The secret is to buy good organic, fairly traded ingredients and make it with love. Most people who haven't created this delectable treat before assume that it's complicated. Once you know how you'll see that it is really easy. Not only that, you'll find that [...]
Let's talk about feel-good comfort food! Sometimes you just want something that has a perfect moist cake texture whilst giving you a sweet (but not sugary sweet) 'ahhhhh' moment - leaving you feeling satiated, yet not bloated. Now we're talking! How about some gluten-free vegan banana bread made without refined sugar? My old friend [...]
Homemade vegan gifts are an opportunity to express our heart and soul. Giving speaks volumes of the compassion that we feel toward others. Gift giving is also an opportunity to express how much we care about the world around us. When I give gifts, I want to make sure that I am celebrating my love [...]
