I've been listening to a lot of podcasts for the past two weeks, mostly while I'm doing some cleaning or on my lunch at work to completely surround myself with nutrition and veganism. I can't recommend podcasts enough, they are an easy way to learn snippets of information, learn about other people's habbits and to … Continue reading MEAL: Grain, bean and green
Your eyes do not deceive you, I did title this post chickpea cookies! I've been looking for some cookie inspo for ages, I think you can't beat a good old cuppa on a grey day (and I see a lot of those in Glasgow) with a biscuit but most of the gluten free biscuits in … Continue reading BAKED GOODS: Chickpea cookies
Is anyone else always in awe of how good energy balls look? They always looks so satisfyingly rolled and they look like little bites of heaven. They take very minimal prep, no cooking and you don't even need to wait for them to set in the fridge to taste them! Perfect. In fact, knowing that … Continue reading SWEET TREATS: Chocolate energy bites
Well, I wasn't going to blog this recipe, it was just a test to see how easy it would be to make a curry but it tasted fab and when Abbi at Little Peaches asked for the recipe I figured I needed to. Now I don't have any good photographs of this curry because I wasn't expecting … Continue reading MEALS: Superfood curry
I've been reading about cauliflower rice for yonks but I've never gotten round to trying it. Simple doesn't even cover it guys, this is crazy easy, really tasty and so filling! First things first, you do not need a blender! If you have been put off making cauliflower rice because all of the recipes online … Continue reading MEAL: Fruity cauliflower rice
Green food makes my soul happy, whether it's a green smoothie or a bowl of this pea soup, there's something about the colour green that makes you feel instantly healthier right? Back when I was eating meat, pea and ham soup used to be my all time fave soup so I've been avoiding pea soups … Continue reading MEAL: Pea green perfection
It's not very often that I get excited out in Dennistoun. Don't get me wrong, we have some great places to eat but if you're vegan and wheat free then it's not so easy. UNTIL NOW! I'd been hearing about Kind Crusts in the Vegan group that I'm in on Facebook for a few weeks, … Continue reading REVIEW: Kind Crusts, Dennistoun’s newbie
Oh my god, you're vegan? But where do you get your protein from? Firstly, shut up. Secondly, do you know how much protein you're eating? Thirdly, I get protein from all over the place so please back up a tad. Since going vegan I have definitely become increasingly aware of what I'm eating and what … Continue reading SWEET TREATS: High protein cookies
A while back I made some vegan friendly ice cream that was inspired by a Gwyneth Paltrow recipe for sweet and salty ice cream. Every time I make this banana based ice cream I almost cry with joy at how easy it is to make and how it doesn't give me that icky feeling that real ice … Continue reading SWEET TREATS: Mint, chocolate ice cream
Sometimes it's hard to keep thinking of new things to eat, everything gets into a routine and you start eating the same things over and over, sound familiar to anyone? That is me all over! Currently I'm eating hot sauce and avocado on rice cakes or toast most week days, now I love it but … Continue reading SNACKS: Quick and easy food
