In my five years of being vegan, one thing I’ve noticed is the most common concern with new (and old) vegans is dealing with friends and family. What do you tell them about being vegan? What do you do in social situations, like your best friend’s dinner party or Christmas dinner at your great aunt’s … Read more Vegan Mofo 1: Suitable for (non) vegans
Welcome to day 4 of the Vegan Month of Food (Mofo). My theme is Suitable for Non-Vegans, delicious, non-scary food you can feed your non-vegan friends and family — food that will show them that you’re not crazy (well, not crazy for being vegan!). Like my page on Facebook to get the latest Mofo/Suitable for … Read more Vegan Mofo 4: Starbucks-Inspired Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins
This post may contain affiliate links (see full disclaimer here). This means if you make a purchase after clicking, I may get a small percentage of the sale, at absolutely no extra cost to you. My Mofo theme was featured in a round-up of Jojo’s favourite themes over at Vegan Mofo HQ yesterday – woo! If you’re new … Read more Vegan Mofo 3: Creamy Herby Cheesy Spread (Or, Vegan Cheese for the Non-Vegan)
This year my Mofo theme is all about food for non-vegans — the perfect dish to make to impress a non-vegan (or the perfect restaurant to take them to). Of course, in addition to being Suitable for Non Vegans, all my dishes are suitable for vegans and I recommend making them for yourself, even if … Read more Vegan Mofo 2: The Perfect Salad
If you love nut butters and are keen to make your own, then you might be wondering what’s the best food processor for nut butter. Making your own nut butter is great in terms of eco-friendliness, reducing plastic consumption and waste, health and cost. The food processors I’ll be reviewing are: Best high-end food processor: … Read more Best Food Processor for Nut Butter: How to Pick the Ultimate One
I’ve tried a lot of vegan cheeses in London (and abroad) in my almost decade of veganism thus far – from supermarkets, from small producers selling at veg fests, from vegan and health food shops. Some were waxy, some chalky, some bland and tasteless, some unoffensive and one so offensive I had to spit it … Read more Vegan Cheese Now Being Sold Alongside Dairy Cheese in a Gourmet Cheese Shop in London
I love packing exciting lunches. It gives me something to look forward to all morning (I am NOT a morning person and I need every incentive I can get to stay awake!), as well as a way to make my friends and colleagues jealous. Often I have leftovers from my dinner the night before, which gives … Read more Pesto, cashew cheese and roasted asparagus and tomato sandwich
I am so ready for summer. Are you? Summer in London is unlike any I’ve experienced elsewhere. It’s full of ups and downs, and far too much rain and clouds – but when the sun comes out, the city explodes with grateful people. Parks overflow with kids kicking around a soccer ball, crowds spill off … Read more Salad with Asian-Inspired Creamy Peanut Dressing
It seems like it’s soup season here in London. This winter hasn’t been too cold so far, but it has been dreary, grey, and rainy — not very pleasant! So I’ve turned to soups to keep me warm and happy. There’s just something so comforting about a bowl of soup. I’ve also had a monster … Read more Creamy Roasted Red Pepper & Chickpea Soup
Looking for something vegan, hearty and non-Tofurkey to serve for Christmas dinner? Look no further! When I was approached by the creators of The Vegan Kind monthly box and asked to develop a Christmas recipe for their December box, I jumped at the chance! I’d recently seen a fantastic-looking twice-baked butternut squash recipe on Luminous Vegans, I … Read more Christmas Dinner Recipe: Twice-Baked Butternut Squash with Cashew Cheese, Walnuts and Cranberries