Plant-Based Cooking Workshops – Hall of Fame
Updated December 2019: Our plant-based cooking workshops are a fun way of learning how to eat more plants in a healthy & delicious way! Plant-based cooking workshop – Twin Lakes, Glenbervie LOVED the workshop and had lots of fun. The food was yummy, the people lovely and the environment a delight. HM Highlights: Hard to […]
Beginners Guide to Plant Based Eating
Great! You’re ready to include more plant-based meals into your diet. Here are 25 helpful tips to get you started and keep you going. 1. Remember your ‘why’ When things feel wobbly it’s good to remember why you made the switch to a plant-based diet in the first place. Your motivators may go something like this: I want […]
Eight top reasons to eat & enjoy your vegetables
There may be more information available these days than there has ever been to reveal the mysteries of life, health & harmony, yet the simple task of feeding ourselves is as confusing as ever! Here are eight reasons why a plant-based diet is truly good for you. 1. Food is information It’s literally giving instructions […]
Black eyed beans with smoky southern flavours: slow cooked
Cooking black-eyed beans or any dry beans from scratch can seem like a chore. But with a little forethought and a slow cooker it’s super easy! Taking the time to soak, cook, salt & steep has them literally melt off the spoon. Start a few days before you want to serve them. I generally soak […]
Vegan chowder with fennel, leek & potato
This fragrant vegan chowder gives any version of chowder a run for its money. It’s rich n’ creamy and full of flavour. On first tasting it was declared “best soup ever” by my Austrian soup lover. He says that a lot! To make an oil-free version leave out the oil and go straight to adding […]
How to build a delicious Buddha bowl
Creating a Buddha bowl is perfect for those times when you can’t be bothered cooking let alone following a recipe. It’s more like assembling small parts and creating a symphony. There’s not always a fixed destination in mind. All I know is that my favourite tastes & textures end up in one place covered in […]
Satay sauce for bowls, noddles and so much more
A quick satay sauce recipe is sooo handy for those moments when you want something super tasty that doesn’t take a lot of fuss. It’s perfect for an Asian style bowl or over roast pumpkin & noodles. Or even a bowl of steamed cauliflower. Delicious! This is not a low fat recipe. In fact quite […]
Cabbage soup with white bean & potato
Cabbage soup dresses up beautifully with bohemian flavours. Here we lace it with smoked paprika, bay leaves, garlic and punchy aromatics like caraway & dill. If you’ve got half a cabbage languishing in the fridge, this is the perfect way to make the most of this generous and nutritious vegetable. I love the simplicity of […]
Easy lentil soup recipe
This easy lentil soup recipe has only 4 ingredients and is perfect for those times when you can’t be bothered cooking or even thinking about it!
Bean stew cooked in red wine
This borlotti bean stew combines my favorite ingredients, namely beans, wine, mushrooms & greens. It’s quick to throw together and makes for the perfect weekend lunch dish. Make the beans in the morning and by lunchtime they will be falling apart wrapped in a rich luscious sauce. Serve with your favourite grain or mash. Pictured is a […]
Bulghur wheat pilav: a fast cooking grain
Bulghur wheat is an often overlooked ingredient – I think largely because of the “demon” word “wheat”. But let’s be clear there’s wheat (highly augmented varieties grown that are highly processed with next-to-no nutritional value and inflammatory to boot) OR there are ancient grains, grown organically that have kept nations alive through generations. This quick cooking […]