The effort-to-payoff ratio on this recipe is off the charts.
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Vegan Condensed Milk Recipe
Yesterday I wanted homemade ice cream. My recipe is pretty basic – 1 part vegan condensed milk and 2 parts vegan cream. Sadly, there was no vegan condensed milk in the house, so I tried making something similar. Got it in one go, and it worked brilliantly. You need a high-speed heavy duty blender for…
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A Cold Snap
My south-facing kitchen window is packed with seedlings, and I’m bracing for the cold snap that’s arriving tonight. It should last the week, which means there will be very little garden progress for the next few days. I’ve saved up a couple of episodes of Gardner’s World to tide me over. I’ve been growing vegetables…
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Berry Maintenance
I’ve taken the decision to grow all of my berries in pots. Originally, I was going to use a bed, but the soil requirements are so varied that I think each bush will be happier in its own home. So I’ll be moving two honey berry plants and potting up a couple of blueberries. I…
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Perennial Kale
While goofing about on TikTok last night, I was shown a clip about perennial kale. I’ve grown kale as an annual, but had no idea there was a perennial variety that produces leaves throughout the year – multiple years, in fact. We eat a lot of kale, so I immediately began searching for seeds so…
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Savoury Breakfast Scramble
When it comes to eating animal products, there are few things I miss, but I still get the occasional craving for eggs. The thought of actually eating an egg squicks me out, so I’ve come up with a vegan copy that’s close enough to satisfy my craving, but not close enough to put me off.…
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Mushroom and Walnut Wellington
It’s rare I get a recipe right the first time I try it, but this mushroom and walnut wellington is a happy exception. It’s beautiful, impressive, and delicious. If you’re looking for a vegan or vegetarian option for your Christmas table, I promise this won’t disappoint. Mushroom and Walnut Wellington:1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 medium onion,…
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A Small Update
A few weeks ago, my husband told me that he’d nearly freaked himself out by over-thinking the origin of eggs. A few days later, I did exactly the same and haven’t had one since. In fact, I don’t think I’ll be having any ever again. It isn’t something I’d ever have imagined, but I’m happy…
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A Whole Foods, Plant-Based Diet
When I first moved towards a plant-based diet, I relied on a few processed vegan foods. Pre-made burgers, mock cheeses, and pretend hotdogs were a big part of my diet, and I must credit them with making the transition to vegan eating much easier. Eventually, it occurred to me that I should view these foods…
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Brazilian Black Beans
This dish is loosely adapted from one of my favourite Brazilian recipes for feijoada. It’s typically made with meat, but it’s just as delicious without. I like using dried black beans in this, but you can use any pulses you have to hand – pinto beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, or even butter beans – and…
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How to Feel Normal(ish) in a Crisis
We might be feeling a bit panicky at the moment as our way of life moves away from us at frightening speed. Everything feels out of control and we need to find ways to bring a sense of normality and calm into our lives. I realise that we all have very different situations, and things…
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Amazing Vegan Discoveries
I successfully completed Veganuary – and learned a lot from it. I tried several new recipes, taught myself how to make seitan, and made some awesome discoveries that’ll fit right into any plant-based diet. I’ve been a fan of Essential Cuisine for years, and I’ve mentioned their vegan gravy a few times, so you might…
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The Recipes that Bind Us
I’m in the midst of another bout of minimising. It’s getting easier. I am more conscious of what I bring into the house, so there is more going out than coming in at the moment. Yesterday I went through my cookbooks. Since we no longer eat meat, it seemed a bit silly keeping books that…
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It's Veganuary, Y'all
Last year, the thought of going vegan for a month did not appeal to me, but late in 2019, I phased out nearly all animal products from my diet, so this year I am totally up for it. Going plant-based, even for a month, should not only be about removing animal products from your diet,…
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Decadent Potatoes Daulphinois – plant-based
This recipe is criminally easy, so much so that I you don’t need amounts. Instead, I’ll advise you to find a baking dish and decide how many thinly sliced potatoes it will take to fill it. Then figure out how much plant milk you need to add to cover the potatoes. Once that’s done, mentally…
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Fig and Pen 