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Carrot Cake [low fodmap – vegan – gluten-free]

Carrot Cake [low fodmap – vegan – gluten-free]

I always thought I hated carrot cake, that was until I actually tried it a couple of weeks ago! Turns out, as with most things you dislike as a child, your tastes change, and now I’ve got some serious carrot cake eating to make up […]

Mindful living: Low impact 30 – the 30 day challenge

Mindful living: Low impact 30 – the 30 day challenge

I’m really excited to share a 30 day challenge that starts on the 1 May. Immy from @SustainablyVegan started the #TheLowImpactMovement over on Instagram, and is challenging us all to make small changes to our daily habits to lower our impact on the planet over […]

Miso Roasted Sushi [Low FODMAP, vegan, gluten-free]

Miso Roasted Sushi [Low FODMAP, vegan, gluten-free]

Sushi is one of those dishes that seems easier to buy than make from scratch, and I mean who has time to be making sushi?! But, if you find yourself at a loose end and want to make something that looks impressive and tastes delicious […]

Meatless Moussaka + cookbook giveaway [low FODMAP – vegan -gluten-free]

Meatless Moussaka + cookbook giveaway [low FODMAP – vegan -gluten-free]

I’m really excited to share this delicious moussaka recipe, from the lovely Sarah Philpott’s new cookbook, The Occasional Vegan – plus you have the opportunity to win a copy of the book for yourself in my first ever giveaway!  I’ve followed Sarah for awhile on […]

Mindful living: exercising for good mental health

Mindful living: exercising for good mental health

I wrote a post a couple of week’s ago about self-care. I briefly mentioned how it’s taken me awhile to realise that I have to exercise to feel well. So, I wanted to talk a little more about how I always seem to underestimate how […]

Mint basil pesto pasta [Low FODMAP – vegan – gluten-free]

Mint basil pesto pasta [Low FODMAP – vegan – gluten-free]

  I’m sharing this delicious mint basil pesto pasta that I’ve created, it’s full of flavour and is a perfect weekday meal, that is super quick and simple to prepare. I’ve been following the Low FODMAP diet for a couple of months now and it’s […]

YouTube channel launch!

YouTube channel launch!

I’m really excited to announce the launch of my new YouTube channel!  A bit of a short post today, as I wanted to share with you the exciting news that I’ve decided to start creating video content over on YouTube! I want to add another […]

Mindful living: let’s talk about self-care

Mindful living: let’s talk about self-care

Self-care was the buzz term of last year and although it seems to have been hijacked by those pesky marketeers, we shouldn’t ignore it as just another trend. Self-care isn’t about being selfish. It’s not about spending loads of money on ‘self-care’ kits and doing […]

Lemon and blueberry pancakes [Low FODMAP – vegan – gluten-free]

Lemon and blueberry pancakes [Low FODMAP – vegan – gluten-free]

Looking for a delicious pancake recipe for pancake day? I’ve got just the thing. These are a bit of a cross between a traditional crépe and an american style pancake. The lemon adds a zing along with the blueberries, make sure you’ve got them drowning […]

Mindful living: why I love essential oils

Mindful living: why I love essential oils

Last January I was lucky enough to go along to Neal’s Yard in Covent Garden and experience their introduction to aromatherapy course, thanks to my family clubbing together for my Christmas present. Having wanted to gain more of an understanding of the benefits of Aromatherapy […]