I don’t have much to say about this recipe except that it is insanely delicious and it won’t last long in your house at all… I took this to a dinner party (to avoid eating the entire slab in one sitting) and it was a hit, even with our non-vegan friends! I use this fudge […]
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I’ve always loved banana muffins, banana bread, banana cake, any and all banana baked goods, and my new low-FODMAP diet wasn’t going to stop me from enjoying such baked treats. Thankfully, ‘The Gluten Free Food Co.’ have a gluten free, organic and vegan cupcake mix which turns out to be FODMAP friendly too! I used […]
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When I found out that hummus would no longer be a part of my diet, I maybe had a little cry… Hummus is so good on everything, and for every occasion. It’s a vegan staple. And not having it in my life anymore seemed like torture. I needed to come up with an alternative to ease the […]
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You wouldn’t know these carrot cake muffins are gluten free unless someone told you… like I just did. But since embarking on my low-FODMAP journey, I’ve had to make some slight adjustments to my diet, including breaking up with gluten (most of it anyway). I’m not going to lie, I had a slight meltdown at […]
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Peppermint, chocolate, coffee. Is there anything better? I don’t think so. This peppermint mocha slice is like taking a little bite of heaven. This recipe is in collaboration with Crio Brü, a coffee alternative made from 100% roasted cacao beans. Crio Brü coffee substitute contains a natural stimulant called theobromine which is gentle, long-lasting and non-addictive. Although the […]
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It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when Christmas, Easter or any other semi-food-related holiday comes around. Holidays like these can often leave us vegans feeling somewhat deprived and like we’re missing out in the food department. Thankfully the food industry is catching up with the rise of veganism, and vegan alternatives are becoming more available and […]
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There is so much more to veganism than just the foods we consume. We must also begin to consider the products we purchase, what they’re made out of and whether or not they test on animals. This includes clothing, shoes, handbags, makeup, cleaning/ washing products and skincare to name a few. It’s easy to feel […]
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This is comfort food at its finest. I particularly love this gnocchi in the winter months with a glass of red wine, snuggled up on the couch. The sauce can easily be prepared in advance and gnocchi takes no time to cook, so it doubles as the perfect lazy dinner. Ingredients: 1/2 kent or butternut […]
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A twist on the classic scone. Made with buckwheat flour, frozen blueberries and fresh rosemary. Served with homemade coconut whipped cream and rhubarb raspberry jam made by Lana’s Garden (you can purchase HERE). Ingredients: 2 cups buckwheat flour 1/4 – 1/2 cup wholemeal flour 3tsp baking powder 1/2tsp sea salt 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1tsp […]
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As you may have noticed from my last blog post about switching my mainstream household cleaning products to more ethical, environmentally friendly, vegan options (which you can read HERE), I’m having a slight overhaul of all things beauty, household and everyday living. Let me preface this by saying that the products I used previously were […]
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