These chocolate covered dates with peanut butter are the perfect healthy snack and take just minutes to make. Naturally vegan. Working from my apartment, I often get a major case of the mid-afternoon cravings. After making an easy work-from-home lunch, I always want something sweet, and too often reach for snacks that are less than healthy. Whilst I have don't have a problem with anyone indulging, it's also nice to know you're eating foods that are nourishing your body and boosting your energy, not sending you into a sugar slump! And these stuffed dates with peanut butter & chocolate are ..read more

This one-pot chickpea spinach curry takes 25 minutes and is perfect as a quick weeknight dinner or big batch meal. Naturally vegan and gluten free. You have to try this one. I'm not always a huge curry fan, but this Chickpea Spinach Curry ticks every box for me: it's creamy, savoury, very flavourful, filling and mild (in terms of spice). Loosely based on the traditional Indian chana masala dish, this curry is really quick to make (25 minutes!), yields 3-4 servings (3 large or 4 medium) and will keep you full becasue it's high in protein. It's also great as a quick weeknight dinner (particular ..read more

From burgers and pizzas to nourish bowls and fine dining, this Canadian city is a haven for plant-based food. So if you're wondering where the best vegan restaurants in Victoria are, this handy guide lists them all! Victoria isn’t like the rest of Western Canada. It lacks the modern, polished feel of Vancouver and instead feels like an old English town. Being British, I feel a certain predictability for liking its quaint, old-world charm, but it’s more than that. For a small city nestled amid the mountainous backdrop of British Columbia, Victoria really holds its own when it comes to culture ..read more

This vegan poutine is easy to make and delicious. Made with squeaky vegan cheese curds and a simple gravy, it's perfect comfort food! Ah, Canadian poutine. Is there a more delicious dish? When I first moved to Canada from the UK, I'd never heard of poutine. I was introduced to it by friends, but it was several years before I got to try a vegan version. Imagine my delight when my local restaurant started offering vegan poutine on their menu, complete with vegan cheese curds! It was a complete revelation as I hadn't realized it could be vegan, so this recipe is an homage to my favourite Canadia ..read more

This quick red lentil and carrot soup is perfect for weekday dinners. Naturally vegan and vegetarian, it contains just 10 ingredients and comes together in less than 30 minutes. There's something so comforting about hearty soups at this time of year. I've been really enjoying my vegan chicken noodle soup and carrot, ginger and apple soup, so decided it was time for another! This creamy lentil and carrot soup is quick, easy and perfect for batch cooking. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and is great as a filling meal as it contains both vegetables and protein (from the lentils). Why y ..read more

Made with just 5 ingredients, this luxurious Rose Hot Chocolate is rich, sumptuous and silky smooth, but incredibly easy to make. Can be made vegan. It's taken me a long time to figure out the perfect hot chocolate recipe. But I think I've done it with this Rose Hot Chocolate! This delicious drink is creamy, thick and silky smooth while also being incredibly easy to make. The delicate rose flavour (from rose water) gives it a delicious twist and makes it feel like you're drinking a fancy restaurant hot chocolate. When I'm looking for a comforting, hug-in-a-mug warm drink, this is my go to. I ..read more

This healthy vegan baked oatmeal is made with just 6 ingredients: oats, banana, a dash of maple syrup, blueberries, dairy-free milk and baking powder, for an easy breakfast. Low sugar, naturally oil-free, and can be made banana-free too. Baked oatmeal is such a great healthy breakfast. Made with minimal ingredients, it's easy to prepare and making a batch means you'll have breakfast all week long. Oil free, low sugar, gluten free and with a banana-free option too, it's a really versatile recipe that will be popular with the whole family. When I'm short on time this is my go-to breakfast: I'll ..read more

This iced pumpkin spice latte recipe is easy to make and way better for you than store-bought. Plus, it's only 5 ingredients! It's that time of year when pumpkin springs up everywhere. Pies, lattes, soups, risottos, stuffed - you name it, there's a recipe for it. I didn't grow up eating a lot of pumpkin, but I must admit as an adult I'm a big fan. It's such a versatile ingredient and adds sweetness and flavour to any recipe! And there's no autumn recipe more popular than a pumpkin spice latte! Sweet, creamy and lightly spiced, it's a delicious dairy-free latte that's perfect as the weathe ..read more

Learn how to make red cabbage sauerkraut at home with this easy recipe. It uses just 3 ingredients and is great for your gut. Never buy it from the store again! I wish I'd known sooner how easy it is to make sauerkraut with red cabbage. Requiring just three ingredients (cabbage, salt and water), all you have to do is leave the mixture on a countertop to do its thing for a few days and that's it! You'll end up with a lightly tangy, savoury and salty sauerkraut that tastes much better than store-bought versions and doesn't have that strong vinegary taste.  The best part? This easy reci ..read more

Wondering how to go vegan but not sure where to start or what you can eat? Follow these 10 tips to make becoming a vegan a breeze! I remember the day I went vegan - I was in a London station on the way to visit my sister looking for a snack to buy, having just decided to make the transition. I literally remember thinking: 'I'm never going to be full again' because there was just nothing plant-based in the shops except hummus. At the time I panicked. I thought if finding a simple snack was this hard, how could a vegan diet be sustainable? If this was all that was on offer, how could I keep ..read more