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Seasonal Eating – Freshly Picked Rhubarb Pie

The best thing about having an allotment is that you can really begin seasonal eating. The rhubarb is in full swing at the moment, which is as good a reason as any to make a pie. Rhubarb Pie – A British Classic Rhubarb is actually one of my least favourite fruits. I like fruit that…

Recipes

Easy Lunches – Moroccan Falafel Salad

When the clock strikes midday I love a tasty but quick & easy lunch to fill me up and this Moroccan falafel salad definitely ticks the box. It’s basically been cobbled together with ingredients I had left in the fridge, yet it tastes lush and was quick to throw together. Using up fresh pomegranate and…

Health

A Vegetarian Disaster Meal

My latest foodie adventure turned vegetarian disaster! So as many of you know, I am a vegetarian*. So when I find a new vegetarian restaurant I do get a little bit excited. I always feel like a veggie burger from a true vegetarian restaraunt is going to be top-class rather than the standard overdone spicy…

Garden

The Cacti Hospital!

I am officially running a cacti hospital. Which is proving quite challenging. Despite the fact I have kept cacti before, I have never had any that are on their last legs. So I’ve had to learn along the way with how to fix their issues (with a lot of help from my forum buddies in…

Recipes

Pan Fried Salmon & Mediterranean Veg

Now that the nights are becoming longer and summer is around the corner I’m getting the taste for fresh flavours over the hearty winter meals I’ve had so many of. So here is the first of many, my pan fried salmon & mediterranean veg. The veg is roasted and served with quinoa/salad. My favourite veggie…

Recipes

Salmon & Lentil Salad With Dill & Lemon

After the indulgence of Easter I really wanted to start the new week with a fresh, healthy meal. Start as you mean to carry on and all that. So I whipped up this tasty lentil salad, flavoured with dill, capers & lemon. Serve with some peppery rocket and top with smoked salmon to turn this…

Health

My Daily Face Care Routine

You could call me a bit of a delinquent when it comes to beauty and face care. I’ve been using the same eyeliner for a good five years. I quite frankly don’t get this obsession with ‘contouring’ and when it comes to moisturiser I use any old one on offer in Boots. Then every now…

Health

Don’t Let Self Doubt Catch You Out

It’s something that you can’t quite describe until you are in the midst of it, a bought of the ole’ self doubt. You know that feeling, when everything is going well, yet self doubt stops you in your tracks? Not sure what I mean? Here’s some signs you might be holding yourself back from your…

EcoLifestyle

Why I’ve stopped buying and started selling

As part of my ongoing effort to make my life more eco friendly I have started to look at my consumption, so I’ve stopped buying and started selling instead. And here’s why. 6 reasons to stop buying and start selling 1) Owning more stuff doesn’t make me happy I think we can all associate with…

Recipes

Vegan Lemon & Blueberry Quinoa Salad

This lemon & blueberry quinoa salad is versatile, vegan and drizzled with flavoursome lemon dressing! Back when I did my stint at veganism this lemon & blueberry quinoa was my go-to salad. It has a lovely fresh flavour from the home made lemon dressing which pairs up beautifully with the blueberries. Serve with mixed leaves…