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A Walk in the Park
From time to time life can get a bit hectic, a bit on top or slightly overwhelming. I have found it good to be able to press pause and take a moment to enjoy some of the simpler things that life has to offer. This single action is often enough to begin to unravel the [...]
Roasted Tomato Sauce
My garden is in need of some serious TLC. I have neglected it whilst traveling and have been somewhat unmotivated to face the elements to go and do what needs to be done to get things ready for the winter. Despite my lack of outdoorsyness my plants have still been thriving and to my surprise [...]
Feeling the love from Ecovegangal
I received a link for a review of Vegan Christmas in my inbox today and was delighted to find this little video from Whitney of ecovegangal.com. I was touched by her support, enthusiasm for the book and her appreciation of the recipes. I am feeling the love from the vegan community right now and loving [...]
Trinidad and Tobago
So I have finally landed. It took us a while, but we are finally here. It has been years since we have been able to get back to Trinidad to visit family and friends and experience this wonderful Caribbean island. I am excited to share with you a few of my first glimpses and impressions. [...]
“Oh I do like to be beside the sea side…Oh I do like to be beside the sea”
I am always up for a change of environment and when we made a date to meet up with friends in Brighton no-one was happier than me. Fresh sea breeze, raw vegan cheese-cake and raw vegan ice cream, a coastal train ride and a good old natter…what more could you ask for? [...]
Valentine Love Feast Part I
Posted by admin on February 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment
So it is nearly that time of year again….that special time which either makes you want to gag or turn into cupid himself. I fall somewhere in between…whilst I am up for the romance (who wouldn’t be especially from the lovely Mr R?) having to make the effort after a day at work can be [...]
Category Eat, Recipes, The Livity · Tags apple, beetroot, black beans, black garlic, black salsify, carbohydrate, dinner, fennel, garlic, gluten free, love feast, lunch, onion, protein, thyme, valentines, vegan, vegetarian, wheat free
Almond Cardamom Bites
Posted by admin on February 3, 2012 · Leave a Comment
There are some days when you need a little pick-me-up, something that will tide you over until dinner or if you are anything like me just a little tasty treat that you can have with a cuppa on a gloomy day. These little bites are like a burst of sunshine with their zesty lemon-ness and [...]
Category Eat, Recipes, The Livity · Tags almonds, biscuit, cardamom, dairy free, gluten free, lemon, nuts, protein, snack, sugar free, vegan, wheat free
Irish Moss Mornings
Posted by admin on January 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment
I don’t know about you, but I am in need of some serious va va vroom during these winter mornings. It takes a while for my cogs to start turning particularly on those gloomy grey days. Having recently had a conversation with a very good friend of mine about health and wellbeing. He mentioned Irish [...]
Category Cleanse, Eat, Recipes · Tags breakfast, cashew nuts, cinnamon, cleanse, dairy free, gluten free, irish moss, nuts, protein, sugar free, superfood, vegan
Coconut Nutmeg Panna Cotta with Sorrel & Ginger Syrup
Posted by admin on January 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment
If you are anything like me, the quest for health can sometimes be a bit of a bumpy road. Some weeks the motivation is there and others, well not so much. Hey, do not despair the best thing is to enjoy a moment of indulgence and get right back to it otherwise you can feel [...]
Category Eat, Recipes · Tags cashew nut, coconut, dairy free, dessert, ginger, gluten free, sorrel, sugar free, vegan, wheat free
Hiroo’s Feast: Tofu Sesame Galettes, Ancient Rice & Vegetables in Miso Broth
Posted by admin on January 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment
So, I think I already mentioned the wonderful Christmas gifts I received from my friends Hiroo and Kiki. The recipe I made for Kiki was one of indulgence, so in the light of being balanced and moderate in my approach to better health I thought it would be good to include a recipe that was [...]
Category Eat, Recipes · Tags carbohydrate, dairy free, dinner, gluten free, leafy green vegetable, miso, rice, sesame, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, vegan, wheat free
Plum Sake Apple Crumble for Kiki
Posted by admin on January 13, 2012 · 2 Comments
For someone who loves desserts, cakes and sweet delights I have just realised that they are in the minority in my recent posts. In order to amend that I thought that it deserved something a little bit special. We had friends over for Christmas and they both gifted me with some lovely items. I received [...]
Category Eat, Recipes · Tags apple, carbohydrate, dairy free, dessert, fruit, plum sake, spelt, sugar free, vegan, wheat free
Broad Bean, Baked Potato and Leek Soup
Posted by admin on January 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Sometimes life just needs to be made as simple as possible. We need to eat, we want it to be nutritious and we have about 10 minutes to get the job done. This little number was born out of another ‘whats in the fridge?’ scenario and I have to say it really hits the spot. [...]
Category Eat, Recipes · Tags broad beans, carbohydrate, dairy free, dinner, gluten free, leeks, lunch, oat cream, potato, vegan, vegetarian, wheat free
Jamaican Yam & Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Roasted Cherry Tomato Oregano sauce and Faux Parmesan
Posted by admin on January 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment
I have always wondered about the inclusion of alternative ingredients to a gnocchi recipe and in my wisdom decided to test it out with some Jamaican staples that I had at home over the festive season. In actual fact it turned out to be little more wholesome than the gnocchi that you may know and [...]
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