Eat food you love that loves you back
Back on day 1 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent Calendar, I brought you my version of a whole-food, low added sugar Christmas cake. Mine has been hidden away, a little extra brandy added every week to make it extra moist and boozy. Now it’s time for the next stage. So for day 22, I bring you my version of marzipan – a low sugar, gluten-free, egg-free almond paste. Continue reading “Vegan marzipan”
As well as fine food, Christmas is a time for a little alcoholic indulgence too – some more than others! Whether it’s the office party, a friends gathering or the main meal itself, there’s usually a glass or two on offer. Continue reading “Christmas tipples”
It’s day 18 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent Calendar – only a week until Christmas! It’s also my son’s birthday, so I will be whipping a chocolate birthday cake for him – all plant-based of course. Continue reading “Nut butter pastry”
I love recipes that can be used for more than one function – it makes life so much easier. So for day 15 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent Calendar, I bring you a super tasty recipe that can be served as it is, or used as a filling mix. Continue reading “Christmas quinoa”
The days leading up to Christmas are getting super busy – one reason why my post for day 14 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent Calendar is a bit late. In all this busyness, it’s handy to have tasty jars of things on hand to jazz things up a bit. Continue reading “Luscious lemon curd”
It is Gingerbread House Day today, so of course the recipe for day 12 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent Calendar is gingerbread. Continue reading “Gingerbread”
If you’re hosting drinks or having a party this Christmas period, you may be wondering what to have for nibbles. There’s lots of different snacks to buy, but when you have food sensitivities or are following a whole-food plant-based diet this can be a real minefield due to the additives and extra ingredients you want or need to avoid. Continue reading “21 ideas for Christmas party food”
It seems that you, dear readers, have a sweet tooth. Whenever I post a recipe for cake or dessert, I get lots more website visits than a savoury day. So I think this recipe on day 10 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent Calendar will please you greatly. Continue reading “Raw chocolate brownie bites”
It’s day 8 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent Calendar, into the second week already. I hope you are enjoying the posts and feeling inspired to try something new this Christmas period. Continue reading “Stuffed nut roast”
It’s day 6 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent calendar and it’s time to make some mincemeat. Now, you may throw your hands up in the air in despair – what’s wrong with using shop-bought mincemeat for goodness sake? Continue reading “Vegan mincemeat”
