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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Well, Leavers, it’s here: the day you’ve been waiting for. Exit Day! From 11pm tonight the UK will no longer be a member of the European Union. Celebrate and enjoy. Have some cake. Ring a bell. You’ve won. But remember this – today is the easy bit. And perhaps some of you still believe, despite…
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For as long as I live, I will never understand how it was possible that half a population were allowed and encouraged to vote to strip everyone of the rights and privileges they’ve enjoyed for over forty years. I’ve only enjoyed mine since becoming a UK citizen in 2012, but that doesn’t take away the…
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A few things I miss, in no particular order: Being able to trust the media. Not liking the current administration, but not feeling their tenure is the end of the world. A functioning opposition.A willingness to cooperate with international neighbours. Living in a normal country, happy with its place in the world. Not having to…
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I’m not sure when I began to suspect that Steve Jobs might be on to something with his wardrobe. On the face of it, who in their right mind would wear the exact same outfit every day? It’s not only boring, it shows a lack of imagination. But what if your imagination is finite and…
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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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I’ve mentioned before that I don’t do New Year resolutions. Instead, I like to reflect back on the year I’ve had and see where I’ve made improvements. Despite the spectre of Brexit hanging over my head like a perverse sword, 2019 has been a productive year. I’ve accomplished quite a bit. My proudest achievement was…
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I’m taking a little time off from writing for the holiday, but wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2020. Thank you so much for taking time to read my little blog. It means the world to me. x
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It’s taken me the better part of a week to get my head around the events of last Thursday. I’ve read a few post-mortem hot takes of the situation, but I’ve come away with just one hard fact – Scotland and England are travelling in different directions, and the chasm is vast. I had a…
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Every year I assure my family that I won’t go crazy with gifts at Christmas, and every year they end up staring at me from behind a mountain of things they need to find space for. At the risk of sounding weird, I can see now that I was being a bit unmannerly. Saddling people…
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One oft-quoted definition of insanity is ‘repeating the same action again and again while expecting a different outcome’. For over three years, I have spent every day trawling news sites and scrolling through Twitter in search of that one magical fact, that single bit of enlightenment, that would convince a small majority of voters in…
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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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This delicious stew was a regular part of my diet when I lived in Brazil. Moqueca is traditionally made with fish, but I enjoy the plant-based version more. It’s creamy, warm, and satisfying, and it has the added bonus of being cheap, easy and quick to make. Moqueca – serves four 1 large onion, diced2…
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After having the incredible vegan mac & cheese at Mono Cafe in Glasgow, I set out to make something just as good at home – a colossal challenge considering how good Mono’s recipe is. I’ve tested quite a few on-line recipes which were, shall we say, less than great. There was one that called for…
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I am grateful to have played a small part in this podcast about Scottish Independence. It’s coming. https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2019/nov/14/election-2019-is-scotland-moving-towards-independence-podcast
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