Vegan cookies for kids
Strangely it was the Edmonds cookbook I reached for when thinking what to feed the 6-year-olds after their last day of school before the Easter holidays. Mmmm Easter biscuits seemed fitting – now how am I going to do that? Not all recipes adapt willingly to a vegan makeover but thankfully this one did. Icing only […]
Asian-inspired vegan recipes
Celebrating yet another spice filled, lime infused, mouth watering workshop, I thought I’d let you in on a little secret. It’s all about fresh produce and good recipes. And not surprising my muse is The 30 Minute Vegan’s Taste of the East by Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray. In a comprehensive soiree around Asia, this […]
Why I don’t drink milk
I have my own hormones to deal with Cow’s milk is designed for baby calves. I know that sounds glib, but it is full of hormones and fats designed to grow a small calf into a big cow in it’s first year of life. Increased levels of hormones such as insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) cause […]
Green Smoothie Goodness
I could have titled this ‘Green Smoothie Goddess’ as I’m rapidly turning into one! Now part of my daily routine, I’m actually craving them and try to have two a day. My fridge is stocked with extra lettuce and beetroot leaves that I wash, dry and bag ready for use. The garden provides spinach, chard, […]
How To Cook Without Oil
Cooking with out oil – are you serious? How do I brown my onions and make salad dressing?? Let’s start with the why? One of the most powerful ways of maximising the health benefits of a plant-based diet (and to lose weight) is to eliminate the use of extracted oils. Whether they be cold pressed, […]