Having an intolerance to yeast means that most bread items are off the menu for me. Yeast pops up everywhere in most cuisines, so finding an alternative can be a challenge – and rather restrictive. Continue reading “Sweet potato flatbread”
Tag: plant-based diet
All about nutritional yeast
Many dairy-free or plant-based recipes use nutritional yeast as an ingredient. It has a fabulously savoury almost cheesy flavour. But have you ever wondered what it actually is? And where it comes from? Continue reading “All about nutritional yeast”
Malabar curry
I do love a good curry! Going to India really gave me a passion for Asian cuisine. There are just so many different types of dishes, many of which we rarely or never get to sample outside of the country, unless you’re lucky enough to have a friend who hails from there! Continue reading “Malabar curry”
Spring cleaning from the inside out
It’s nearly the beginning of May, and Spring is in full flow. I love this time of year – longer days, warmer weather and new life blossoming in nature. In the middle of dark, grey winter its hard to visualise the trees budding green and beautiful blossom fluttering in the breeze. Continue reading “Spring cleaning from the inside out”
5 Ways to support your immune system
Daily life is in flux at the moment with the current corona virus Covid 19 spreading like wild fire around the globe. Out of the many different reactions to the situation, ranging from panic to none, feeling powerless is one of the most negative. And there’s no need to, because there are some very simple things that can be done to help support your body’s defence mechanism. Continue reading “5 Ways to support your immune system”
Stir fried veg with chickpeas and green sauce
Second in my series on quick meals, here’s a super quick stir fry that literally takes 10 minutes. Serve it with either brown rice noodles or leftover cooked whole-grain rice (properly reheated of course) and it’s a fully plant-based, gluten free meal that your tastebuds and body will love. Continue reading “Stir fried veg with chickpeas and green sauce”
Easy Steps No. 5 – Easy Swaps
It’s time for Step 5 of my 7 Easy Changes series. This one takes a little bit of thought, but is still super simple. It’s find easy swaps. Continue reading “Easy Steps No. 5 – Easy Swaps”
Easy Steps No. 4 – go brown!
We’re already at step 4 of my series 7 Easy Steps to eating a whole-food plant-based diet. And like step 3, step 4 is super easy – just go brown! Continue reading “Easy Steps No. 4 – go brown!”
Easy Steps No. 2 – Pace Yourself
This is my second post in the “7 easy steps to start your whole-food plant-based journey’. In the first post I covered step 1 – know your ‘why’. This time, step 2 is one more thing you need to think about before you start making positive changes that last. And it’s a simple but profoundly difficult one to stick to – go at your own pace. Continue reading “Easy Steps No. 2 – Pace Yourself”
Magic pastry
Here’s the final video for this Global Sharing Week – and it’s a good’un! If you like pastry, but cannot or do not eat refined fats (so can’t make it the traditional way or pop to the supermarket for a ready-roll version), you’ll love this super-easy and tasty pastry that is surprisingly easy to make and very forgiving in clumsy hands! Continue reading “Magic pastry”