These delicious, crunchy, easy-to-make biscuits are a real favourite in my house at the moment. It’s actually been a miracle that I caught a photo of them at all, given that they tend to fly out of the kitchen before I manage to get my camera out. Being gluten-free, vegan, free from egg, diary and refined sugar, these chocolate chip biscuits are suitable for most people, whilst offering a perfect…
As a nationally ranked tennis player, I’m constantly working out. Most of the time seven days a week. I guess you could say I’m addicted to exercise. However, I detest going to the gym. Yup. Hate it! I prefer my mountain bike to a stationary bike, a run on a trail to a run on the treadmill, and my home weights for a gym. So, some karmic force must have…
At first glance, the interior of PepplesDonut Farm is a kitschy café meets rocker with a rustic twist. The vintage jukebox against the back wall punctuates the ambiance. Diving into the entirely plant-based menu, another contradiction in itself. I imagined seeing a rebellious vegan about ready to throw a tomato teasingly, “are you ready to get served?” Owner Josh gave me “Free Range” on the menu. The first think to…
My husband and I were driving and driving, going around in circles in this busy city where old narrow cobblestone streets were lined with parked cars and people. There were tall buildings made of old historical stone and brick with store fronts that had green awnings and empty flower boxes waiting to be filled with summer blooms, and other buildings that were more modern and occupied by banks and law…
In a culture that tends to bombard us with pollution, free-radicals, electro-smog and a myriad of vibrational lowering stress, I love to know that every morsel of what I eat is supporting my health and helping keep my vibration high. I love starting off the first meal of the day with a fresh juice or smoothie, loaded with nutritious gems. Below, I’m sharing a recipe for my malty-maca, mango and…
This Easter weekend, Momos in Berlin, Germany, celebrated their first birthday. I joined the party, met the owners and tried their speciality dish for the first time. Located on a small, leafy side street off Schönhauser Allee in Prenzlauer Berg, you probably wouldn’t find this place unless you were looking for it. You also wouldn’t expect to find that it’s run by two Germans, Marc and Martin. Both have been…
“Cha cha cha chia!” It’s the all-too-familiar commercial jingle played on TV infomercials. When someone says it or you hear it somewhere, it doesn’t leave your head for the rest of the day. Chia Pet, the toy that grows chia seeds into little sprouts. Simply soak your Chia Pet in water, then spread the seeds on the area where they grow, and within days you’ll pretty green vibrant plants. Transform a dog, cat, horse,…
We all know that when Easter comes around, tables full of delicious food and baskets of candy and colored eggs are not far behind. But just because you’re vegan doesn’t mean you can’t partake in the same fun as everyone else! Check out the recipes and vegan egg coloring alternative below. You’ll be surprised just how easy it is to have a very happy vegan Easter! Cinnamon Rolls by OhLadyCakes.com…
I love dispelling the myth that healthy food can’t be absolutely delicious. There’s something really satiating about eating a dessert that not only tastes scrumptious, but is also full of healthy ingredients. My new ‘Fig-a-licious Vegan Tart’ is free from diary, egg, wheat, gluten, refined sugar and it STILL tastes delectable. We absolutely love this one here, so I felt to share it for anyone else looking for a tasty,…
Minstantaneous. I know. It’s not a word. But it should be! You know what I’m talking abut. It’s that moment when you look in your garden and realize that the mint has instantaneously taken over. No more sage, rosemary or thyme. Well, they are still there, just buried underneath the mint. I know that everyone says that mint is invasive, but with a little plucking at the beginning of the…
Having been vegan for some 20 years now I can’t help but notice the rapidly growing trend of vegan friendly places to visit in Britain today. Gone are the days when we had to seriously stock pile our travel bags with goodies so that we didn’t go hungry (or resort to less compassionate eating choices) when on the road. These days it seems that we can venture just about anywhere…
Spring is upon us and that means we are approaching a little warmer weather, the days are getting longer and again another holiday is approaching. Walk into any store and the isles are lined up with Easter egg coloring kits that will dye kids’ fingers for a week, plastic woven pastel colored baskets, big white and pink stuffed bunnies with floppy ears, colored cellophane and grass that you will be forever picking up all over…
Have you heard of Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates? They are an amazing family-run company that produces some unbelievably delicious chocolate—including a GREAT selection of vegan options! The Sjaak’s Story began on the Southern beaches of Spain. This is where Jacques and Pam met and fell in love. They soon came back and settled in Eureka (northern CA.) where Pam had grown up. They began a Chocolate business that grew into a household…