During lockdown I have been trying my best to really focus on my health and fitness. from eating a lot more plant based meals (so not eating as many processed alternatives and cooking more home cooked meals) and working out every day. So far, it has gone pretty well, and I have gone down at … Continue reading Free From Kitchen: Salted caramel chocolate
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Plant Kitchen Sweet Potato Katsu Curry
Well I messed this up ROYALLY! So we have had a very busy week and with the weather being what it has been this entire week, we decided to just head out and grab ourselves a ready meal. So far so good. We don't actually own a microwave and for the most part have never … Continue reading Plant Kitchen Sweet Potato Katsu Curry
Veganism and fast fashion
For many people within the vegan community, they chose to go vegan for the environment. Animal agriculture is the second biggest contributor to greenhouse gases, beaten only by the consumption of fossil fuels. Roughly a third of all of the Earth's non-ice land is used to raise the 70 billion livestock animals needed to meet … Continue reading Veganism and fast fashion
Vegan Tattoos
Something I had never considered when I first went vegan was the idea of a vegan tattoo. I have always wanted tattoos, but as so many tattoo inks contain animal by products such as gelatin and shellac I had sort of resigned myself to not have any tattoos. I mean, what was the point of … Continue reading Vegan Tattoos
Snuggle Sundays
With all going on in the world, I have started the Snuggle Sundays. Every Sunday I shall share a picture of one of my pets to help spread a little bit of cheer during this odd time that is 2020. This is Sasha. We bought Sasha a little summer hat, and needless to say she … Continue reading Snuggle Sundays
One Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese
With the weather now getting colder once more (goodbye English Summertime!) I have been in need of a good comfort meal. Thankfully, mac and cheese is one of the easiest meals to veganise and is peak comfort food in my books! Ingredients 2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles 2 1/2 – 3 cups milk (we used … Continue reading One Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese
Dating a non-vegan
One of the most common questions I get when I mention that I live with my boyfriend and that I am vegan, is whether or not he is vegan too. When I say no, they immediately respond with 'then why are you with him?'. And to this day I never know how to respond to … Continue reading Dating a non-vegan
Home made chocolate chip cookies
With lockdown now beginning to ease, flour has now returned to the supermarket shelves! Which means two things: home made cookies and pancakes for dinner! Recipe is: 225g (1 cup) caster sugar 300g (2 cups) plain flour (sifted) 200g (1 cup) of butter melted 100g-200g chocolate or chocolate chips (I used half a crushed up … Continue reading Home made chocolate chip cookies
Plant Kitchen chorizo puppies
Restrictions in the UK are now starting to ease, I decided to venture out into the normal world and go to M&S. My local store has been open throughout the lockdown but as it is located in the middle of the town centre, I haven't been brave enough to venture into town until this weekend. … Continue reading Plant Kitchen chorizo puppies
Black Lives Matter
The death of George Floyd has shocked and enraged the world and the protests that have been and continue to be carried out in the USA over this past week are long overdue. But this is also the first time that I have ever been face to face with my own privilege. As it stands … Continue reading Black Lives Matter
Taylor Talks Vegan 