Here’s cake number two from my ‘staple 4’ I created once changing to a vegan lifestyle. The blueberry sponge cake recipe has been ever so popular I thought I better hurry up and let you have my next one. The final two will be Chocolate Oreo Brownie and Fruity Flapjack. I hope you guys enjoy…
Perfect Fluffy White Rice
Cooking rice should be the easiest thing in the world shouldn’t it but the amount of times I have chuffed it right up is ridiculous. I refuse to buy the micro packets anymore as it is just false economy and loads of extra packaging waste which I have committed to trying to reduce. I found…
Vegan Chocolate Chip Hobnob Cheesecake
After a year or so of being vegan I still hadn’t found a good, realistic dairy free cheesecake. They all seemed to taste different, I could tell they weren’t the real deal I used to love. I decided to take matters into my own hands and develop my own chocolate cheesecake recipe. I use my…
Vegan Buffets – Crowd Pleasing Party Food
We love a buffet in the Blake Family, in fact it’s a running theme throughout my extended family and friends too, so much so my bridesmaid threatened not to attend my wedding if vol au vents were not on the menu. There are so many good options for a vegan buffet, supermarkets have amazing grab…
From a Seitan Roast Dinner to a Slow Cooked Stew and Dumplings and Derbyshire Hot Pot – How to Serve a Perfect, Vegan Sunday Dinner.
THE MAIN EVENT For the first of this week’s posts as we gear up to Easter I thought it would be good to share a few ideas for the main event……whether you fancy a full on roast dinner, a one pot feast or a crowd pleasing vegan twist on a traditional favourite you have come…
Vegan Mac and Cheese with Spinach and Tomatoes
Who doesn’t love Mac n Cheese? It’s just the best when it comes to needing a comforting meal which gives you a big hug from the inside out. It may not be the healthiest but this version has added spinach and tomatoes so there’s a little less to feel guilty about. Life is about balance…
The Joys of Chronic Illness: Forced to Think About it Even When You Feel Well!
As promised I said I would update as and when anything changes with regards to the fun and games that is my journey with Ulcerative Colitis, or Pancolitis to be more specific, meaning my entire large bowel is affected. I need to start by saying, or even shouting because its exciting progress……… I FEEL REALLY…
Vegan Caramel and Oreo Easter Eggs: Perfect Easter Gifts Everybody Will Love.
For those looking for the perfect homemade Easter gift, look no further! These vegan Easter treats are perfect for everybody, whether they are vegan or not….. From the creamy chocolate cases to the indulgent fillings there is nothing that screams ‘free from’ about these treats. I started out my quest for yummy Easter treats after…
When Life Gives You Lemons: Remaining Positive with a Chronic Illness.
What happens when you lose your career due to a chronic illness? In November 2008 I found out I was expecting my first child, both myself and my husband were over the moon. Life was peachy……..until I started suffering from strange symptoms that at first I put down to the pregnancy. Slowly but surely the…
Vegan Lemon and Blueberry Sponge with a Pecan and Pumpkin Seed Crunch Top
Life is too short to say no to cake………….. When I became vegan I NEEDED to have a handful of easy, effective cake recipes that tasted just as good as the cake I used to enjoy. I was a tad dubious to begin with, the traditional cake mix always containing eggs and butter made me think my efforts would fail or taste horrible….
