Why diet’s DON’T WORK -Banana Boost Blondies

Yesterday I was at an event where people were talking about calories. I overheard a woman say, ‘Oh no, I can’t eat carbohydrates today, I need to drop a dress size.’ I spoke to another women who told me she was on a juicing diet. A man had a conversation with me about being on…

It’s not YOU, it’s your CLOTHES – Hot Cross Bun Overnight Oats

I’ve gained weight! And it’s seriously not an issue. Contrary to popular belief, I’ve gained weight and it’s a HELLA GOOD THING. For the first time in my adult life I have been eating 3 proper meals a day and snacks in between. Oh my gosh, like a normal human being, really? Revolutionary! I’ve been…

What does EASTER mean for you? – Easter Dinosaur Egg Nests

Easter and Religion, that’s what it’s all about, right? Does it have to be? I am not a Christian. All of my family are. I was raised in a Christian home. My mother is a Christian. My father is a Christian. My stepfather is a Christian. My brother is a Christian. It’s coming up to…

Go BRAVELY – Mexican Chilli Chocolate Zoats

I have a frame that sits on my windowsill. It greets me when I wake each morning. In this frame is a postcard my Mum gave me. She gave me this postcard when I moved to London when I was 19 years old. I’d got a place on a part time foundation acting course at…

I’m a vegan but… I LOVE MEAT – Tofu Kedgeree

This is quite controversial coming from the mouth of a vegan but…. I love MEAT. I’ve been thinking of writing this blog post for a while as so much of the time with vegan activism, we don’t hear from the vegans who STILL LOVE MEAT. Why do you think there are so many meat substitutes…

How to be HAPPY… – Happy Salted Chocolate Tahini Oats

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL HAPPINESS DAY! I have nothing revolutionary to say about being happy. This blog post will not change your life. (Now isn’t that a great way to start a blog about HAPPINESS) I am not going to tell you that there is some MAGICAL KEY to being happy. Or give you some airy fairy…

FUEL your BODY – Spiced Plum and Hazelnut Oatmeal

Your body is like a car. (I know I’ve used this analogy before but I truly want to expand on it.) When your car runs out of petrol, you go to the petrol station and fill it up. You don’t ignore the fact that the tank is empty and keep on driving. You fill the…