mint biscuits

Easily make your own layered biscuits


This week, as the weather has turned decidedly autumnal and the days grow noticeably shorter, there’s been a lot of tea drinking! Of course, if you’re in the UK, you’ll know there’s nothing quite like curling up with a hot cup of tea and a plate of biscuits. With The Great British Bake Off diving into Biscuit Week, it’s the…

vegan lasagne

Autumn brings new flavours & recipes


End of Summer! This week has brought a definite shift in the weather. My garden is covered with leaves, and no sooner do I rake them up, more take their place. The rain has been hammering it down, and the air feels noticeably different. Have you sensed it too? That sudden change in the air? It’s cooler now, not just…

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chickpea patties on a white plate

Quick & easy chickpea patties everyone will love


Chickpeas! This week we’re going back to one of my favourite foods – the chickpea! Also known as garbanzo, gram, or chana, depending on where you’re from. Chickpeas come in two main colours – white (kabuli) and brown (desi) varieties. To make things confusing, the word ‘hummus’ in Arabic literally translates to ‘chickpeas’! If you’re asking for hummus in some…

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cake

When your day is unexpected, eat cake!


Planning out the window! So ,it is now almost dinner time and it has just been one of those days! There are a hundred and one things I should be doing, but it would appear only a couple were actioned! Therefore, rather than miss a post, I am leaving you with this delicious bundt cake! Yes, you may have seen…

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simit

Recreate those delicious holiday memories at home.


Classic Street Snack. The last few weeks in the UK have been hot and sunny, reminding me not only of my younger days (yes, we used to have weather like that then) but also of the time I lived in Turkey. Whilst I did live there in all seasons, the summer seemed to stretch on for months, and you could…

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Embrace the Excitement of a new term.


Balancing acts for the new season. I started writing a new recipe for you today, but then I realised that the next time I post, schools will be back, and the summer holidays will seem like a distant memory. The carefree days of late mornings, lazy afternoons, and spontaneous adventures will be replaced by early alarms, structured days, and the…

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courgettes

Fantastic easy recipe for your bumper crop of courgettes.


Homegrown! The idea of having an allotment or a vegetable patch at home, is one that many people dream of, but the harsh reality is that it takes time and effort… and much more time and effort than that! I’ve had an allotment for several years now, and each year my plans are to make it better than the last,…

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biscoff shake

Irresistible Milkshake Flavours You Need to Try.


Super shakes! Last week, I (unintentionally) went with a friend to a different café, and to my surprise, they had a range of vegan milkshakes on the menu. As the UK continues to experience this extended hot weather, making milkshakes at home has become the perfect way to stay cool and satisfied. From classic flavours like chocolate and vanilla to…

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snack pots

What you need in your pantry for quick easy meals!


Something a bit different today to set you up on your plant-based journey. People often ask me, “What do you eat?” and since I rarely eat the same meal twice, it’s easier for me to give you a list of all the foods that are basics in my pantry. These are the current staples that keep my meals varied, nutritious,…

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