Chinese New Year, Pancake Day, and Valentine’s Day This week presents us with a delightful predicament: three distinct culinary experiences vying for our attention! As we navigate through the celebrations of Chinese New Year, Pancake Day, and Valentine’s Day, each offers its unique flavours, traditions, and festivities. Choosing just one to focus on this week seems almost impossible, so instead,…
Looking back over the last 12 months! As we near the end of the year 2023, it is a great time to look back and see everything you have achieved. I am sure many of you will think of all the things you wish you had done, looking at your bucket list and rewriting it for next year! However, let’s…
Eid! This weekend will see the end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting. Once the new moon is sighted, the festival of Eid will start. Eid is a major religious holiday celebrated by Muslims around the world and is a time for celebration, feasting, and gift-giving. This year (2023) it is expected to be on Friday 21st April or…
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is a day to celebrate love, in all its forms. Whether you are in a relationship, single, or simply enjoy the love you have for yourself and those around you, this is a day to embrace and appreciate all that love brings into our lives. For those in relationships, Valentine’s Day can be a special opportunity…
Year of the Rabbit. Chinese New Year is a time for celebration and delicious food, and as it falls in Veganuary this year, you will probably discover several new plant-based options in the shops that are perfect for this special occasion. However, if you wish to make your own special feast, have a look at these ideas. What is Chinese…
Change your habits! This week I have had several conversations with people trying to restrict what they eat post festive season. Then in the next breath, they have moaned about the food they are missing out on! So, why not try something different instead? When it comes to eating better, most people worry about the little details: Yet they eat…
Get ready! The new year is coming! Now is the time to think about your plans, your life and moving forward. 2022 is almost over and I for one am looking forward to what lies ahead! Planning. It is time to plan for the future! Your future! Yes, I will add in the fail to plan, is planning to fail!…
Season’s Greetings! Thank you all for your continued support, reading, commenting, liking and sharing my posts. I am hoping if you are celebrating Christmas that you already have your menu planned! Here a few suggestions if you are still pondering though! The main event! You could make your own plant based meat substitute or if nuts are more your thing,…
Cost of Living Crisis. Whether you are personally affected, or if you are concerned about someone who might be, it is fair to say this is being talked about. Maybe you think the rising costs are just a part of life and you’re okay, but you can still do your bit for food waste! Food is one of those commodities…
