All pics © British Tomato Growers’ Association The Great British tomato season is upon us! Buying British AND buying in season gets you two gold stars from Mother Nature. Whether you buy from supermarkets, farmer’s markets or local shops, make sure you earn your gold stars. (FYI my husband sums me up in this sentence: […]
In January’s Vegan Living, I interviewed the lovely Jay Halford. I met Jay while prancing about on a yoga retreat in Marbella. Jay was the chef and he delighted me and my fellow yogis with his innovative raw meals. Raw is Jay’s USP. I didn’t even know raw was a thing until I met him, […]
Hold up! This is a review: I was sent complimentary smoothies. It’s January and we’re all trying to be better versions of ourselves. I haven’t had a coffee in 12 days! Send me prizes! This month I discovered that every plant based bunny’s favourite scientist, Dr Michael Greger, has an app called the Daily Dozen. […]
I happen to be married to an actual photographer. A man who is paid to know his way around a camera. I paid for a camera, which I don’t know how to use. I beckoned him over, begging him to save my ice-cream from my camera skills. Arriving on the scene, he surveyed the mess […]
Cheers then. Before we get started, may I say how fine you are looking. Have you lost weight? I have! Remember that stubborn half stone? Turns out it’s a doddle to lose. It must have been half a stone of burgers and cheese and pudding, which was kept in your big fat meat storage facility, mostly located in […]
Helix Nubula – © ESA/Hubble I have entered many a debate with omnivores since going vegan, all hoping to catch me out or find a flaw in the vegan lifestyle. The trials and tribulations of defending veganism will be covered in other posts, but I have just finished reading a book that has absolutely nothing to […]
Persian squash with pomegranate and pistachios. Monday night just got faaaaancy! Catching up with friends recently, we were intrigued to hear they have made their lives a fraction less hectic by signing up to a recipe box delivery service. According to my husband all we eat is Thai green curry, chips and bits or “anything […]
You say tomato… It’s British tomato season! To celebrate, I’ve teamed up with the British Tomato Growers’ Association to bring you some inspiring recipes. Anything to do with pastry gets a definite guzzle from me. Read More Mango Sticky Rice Been a while since I attempted to share a culinary creation with you – but […]
7. There are not a lot of male yogis. Back in the early days of yoga in India, it was only practised by men. Western appropriation has seen to that. There were no men in our class. Which is their loss, because there were a lot of hot, single, bendy women. See aforementioned Mila for […]
Posts tagged Alba Botanics The Om Yoga Show I went to the Om Yoga Show 2016 at Alexandra Palace, London. I bought a lot of treats and did a little bit of yoga. Good news – abundant vegan chocolate discoveries. Read More
Posts tagged Om Yoga Show The Om Yoga Show I went to the Om Yoga Show 2016 at Alexandra Palace, London. I bought a lot of treats and did a little bit of yoga. Good news – abundant vegan chocolate discoveries. Read More
Posts tagged vegan kids Kaylah’s call to end animal cruelty This is a photo of my beautiful niece, taken by my rather handsome husband. I’m sharing a letter Kaylah wrote to her senator calling for an end to animal cruelty and testing on animals. Read it and have hope – the next generation rock! Read […]
Posts tagged Starling Murmuration Whatever Floats Your Raft Who would have thought we’d have the most exquisite, peaceful, beautiful weekend in Essex? Not I. But that we did. If you are fascinated by starling murmurations…. read on. If not, just read on anyway because I’m needy. Read More
I don’t mean to be a Sally Show Off, but I have actually made food taste and look good. I know, stop all the clocks, this is major. Loyal readers will know that this is a rarity, on account of something always going wrong. I’d like to blame elements beyond my control but it’s usually that […]