Switch up the coffee Coffee is usually my morning ritual but if you’re pregnant it’s kind of a no-go. There’s some good caffeine-free coffee options but I actually found that for a good part of my pregnancy I couldn’t stomach the smell or taste of coffee at all. Anti sickness Mint tea is perfect for…
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Grapefruit, Ginger & Rosemary Spritz – Pregnancy Mocktail
Morning Sickness Relief Pregnancy sickness is THE WORST. For a good few weeks all I wanted to eat was grapefruit. Like, I would actually be turning down ice cream for grapefruit…this is far from normal for me. If you’re struggling with pregnancy sickness or just want something fresh and cool to enjoy morning, noon or…
Almond Choc Chip Loaf Cake With Coffee Maple Cream
It’s another Covid 19 isolation recipe – sometimes you just need cake to get through the day. Simple Loaf Recipe I quite like simple cakes. I enjoy plain sponges with a bit of bite. I’d been craving a simple chocolate chip loaf for a while – used to get them from our local garden center…
Spaghetti with bean, pea and mint pesto
Spring Clean This is a fresh and tasty Spring time dish that’s quick and easy to make. It tastes fresh and clean thanks to the clean flavours of the broad beans, peas and mint. Storecupboard Staples and Freezer Heroes This vegan pesto pasta is made with storecupboard and freezer staples, ideal for these strange times…
Lisa’s Veg Patch Beetroot Lentil Salad (v)
Lisa’s Veg Patch Beet & Lentil Salad My sister has recently moved house and her garden is like a cross between the secret garden and Narnia. Tucked away at the back behind the fully heated summerhouse (I know right!) is her new vegetable patch. She’s had a lot of success in her first foray into…
Maple Pecan Vegan Cheesecakes w/ Coconut Drizzle
Pan-Cheesecake! You know how sometimes you want to eat cheesecake for breakfast?…Just me? Didn’t think so. These mini maple pecan vegan cheesecakes have a touch of pancakey deliciousness about them. Stack them up, drizzle with coconut cream and serve with maple syrup and fresh berries. Fall Flavours The perfect gateway pudding between Summer and Fall,…
Mini Vegan Cheesecakes – Gender Reveal!
Mini Vegan Cheesecakes For Gender Reveal Party! The Gender Reveal Party is a reasonably new thing over here but I think it’s a cute idea. A nice way to tell family or friends the expected sex of your baby. The idea’s simple, you bake a cake or desert and in the middle is a coloured…
Smoky Vegan Chilli Bowl
We’ve had a lot of rain lately. After a week of heading home to slippers and a hot water bottle, I decided I needed a bowl full of something hot and comforting. This vegan chilli bowl has a base of mushrooms and beans which give enough depth to be super satisfying. It’s topped with…
Vegan Kofte Wraps with Courgette & Pickled Radish
These vegan koftes are deep, delicious and moreish. Spiced but not too hot, crispy on the outside and soft in the middle with a deep, charred flavour. They pair perfectly with fresh coriander, smoky hummus and tangy pickled radishes. Soft, grilled courgettes and a few pine nuts complete the meal. As these have a chickpea…
Snickers Mighty Morning Milkshake (v)
This Vegan Snickers Mighty Morning Milkshake has all the chocolatey, peanut flavour of a snickers with enough of the nutritional good stuff that you can legit enjoy it for breakfast 🙂 Morning Madness The mornings have been a bit difficult lately. I’m waking up late and still feeling tired. I think it’s the heat. I’d…
