Sponsored post. Do you like jerk? I love really spicy food! Jerk is a style of cooking native to Jamaica and the Caribbean, in which meat is dry-rubbed or wet marinated with a hot spice mixture called Jamaican jerk spice. The key flavours are scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, and thyme. So it’s quite spicy. Whilst it’s originally used for meat, there are a lot of options to make …
Butternut Squash, Tenderstem Broccoli and Pearl Barley Salad Recipe (Vegan)
Gifted items. Autumn Salads! Ahh my favourites. Technically, they are not exactly salads in my view because when it’s practically a cooked dish and or smothered in mayo-like sauces, it isn’t a real salad for me. Nevertheless, let’s call it a salad! This Butternut Squash, Tenderstem Broccoli and Pearl Barley Salad can be a main dish, a side dish and …
5 Benefits of Induction Cooking
This is a collaborative post. Food has been a central part of every home and culture for time immemorial but cooking methods have changed a lot over time. These days, induction cooking is a state-of-the-art technology gaining popularity in many UK households, especially for those fitting new kitchens. The most common piece of this type of equipment is an induction …
Best Vegan Macaroni Cheese with Broccoli and Peas
Sponsored post. I love veganising good old family recipes. Like vegan spaghetti bolognese, spaghetti with vegan meatballs or chilli sin carne. They are all family favourites without meat and taste great. There are a couple of things that I find hard to replace and one of them is definitely cheese. Whilst there are many vegan cheese alternatives available not all …
Review: MasterClass Can-To-Pan Recycled Aluminium & Ceramic Non-Stick Frying Pan – Tested with Vegan Fried Rice
Gifted product. Finding eco-friendly cook ware is still a bit of a challenge, so I found. There are some brands available on the market but they are a little too expensive. This is why I was really glad when I get in touch with Lifestyle Brands the distributor of MarsterClass cook ware products. They have kindly sent me a set …
Ninja CREAMi Review – Vegan Sorbet Making
Gifted item. I do love ice cream and even more sorbet because I prefer the fruity flavour and you don’t need dairy free alternative for cream. Having said that I also like everything chocolate, including chocolate ice cream. So do the kids. But luckily, sorbets can be also sold to them, which is definitely a healthier option, especially if low …
Understanding the Flexitarian Diet
This is a collaborative post. Did you know? Studies have shown that daily meat consumption in the UK has fallen by 17% in the last decade. In other words, eating meat has never been less popular. But while the once-ever-popular carnivore lifestyle has decreased in favour, we can’t quite say we’re a nation of plant-based eaters just yet. Enter: flexitarianism. …
How To Identify Food Sensitivities and Intolerances in Yourself
This is a collaborative post. Food sensitivities and intolerances are becoming more common, but many people don’t know they have them. There are different types of food sensitivities and intolerances, so it’s important to identify which one you have. There are also steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing a food sensitivity or intolerance. What Is a …
How to Drink Yerba Mate Tea (Preparation Guide)
This is a collaborative post. Yerba Mate is an energy boosting drink commonly consumed by sports persons, athletes, and those involved in some physical activity. It helps in stimulating neural activities, memory functions, and muscular agility by energizing your body parts. It is extracted from Ilex paraguariensis, a species of plant which contains caffeine. This makes it a replacement beverage …
Win a Loose Leaf Tea Gift Set from Birchall Tea
Gifted items. This fantastic giveaway is brought to you by Birchall Tea. About Birchall Tea Ethically sourced tea Birchall Tea is an award-winning British tea brand. Their speciality and everyday black teas are sourced exclusively from estates across East Africa. They are hand-picked from tea bushes grown at high-altitude in lush volcanic soil and ideal conditions. All Birchall teas are …