I used to run all the time and I used to really enjoy it. But about 3 years ago it started to be more of a habit than an actual hobby. I was going to the gym to run for 25 minutes, purely so I could say that I had been for a run. My … Continue reading Couch to 5k programme
Category: Advice
Taking a break
Yesterday, on Saturday 13 March 2021, we made the heartbreaking decision to put our lovely Sasha Bunny to sleep. We had her for 2 years, and in that time we spent 16 months dealing with her health issues. This started out as the odd evening where she would stop eating, and this eventually would turn … Continue reading Taking a break
Why perfection is a myth
Following on my previous post, I wanted to take another little opportunity to reiterate that veganism is not an all or nothing lifestyle. That just because you are vegan does not mean that you also have to try and right every other wrong in the world. The idea of the 'perfect person' is a myth … Continue reading Why perfection is a myth
Should vegans get vaccinations?
I have been seeing a lot of stuff going around online lately about whether vegans can have vaccinations and still call themselves vegans. It is an issue that is very much up for debate, even if you are not vegan. Personally, I will always advocate for modern medicine as much as possible and it is … Continue reading Should vegans get vaccinations?
Veganuary!
Happy New Year everyone! Welcome back and to the best month of the year...Veganuary! Veganuary is a monthly campaign to encourage and support people trying out a vegan lifestyle. You can find their website here. It has a lot of helpful information and recipes to help you navigate your first month of a vegan lifestyle. … Continue reading Veganuary!
Dealing with the loss of a pet
On Christmas Eve, our Pippin finally crossed over the rainbow to be with his brother Merry. We had noticed him slowing down for a few days - not as energetic and a bit unsteady on his feet - and when we woke on Christmas Eve he was in his final moments. As with most pets, … Continue reading Dealing with the loss of a pet
FAIL – why does my coconut milk hate me?
This was not pretty. So I saw a recipe online that was vegan chocolate mousse. All you needed was: coconut cream (2 cans worth)caocao powder (2 tablespoons, or however much to your taste) Simples, right? WRONG. Who knew that coconut milk could be such a cruel, cruel mistress? For those who do not know coconut … Continue reading FAIL – why does my coconut milk hate me?
Plant Menu chicken burgers
Aldi is seriously killing it with the vegan food selection! I think I may have worked out how to really improve my burger eating experience. 2 words: Brioche. Buns. It has been a while since I have had brioche anything, so I was very excited to find these in Aldi. They are exactly what they … Continue reading Plant Menu chicken burgers
Mental Health and lockdown
This is slightly different to what I usually talk about, but I feel it is important and needs to be addressed. Mental health, to me, is just as - if not more - important as physical health, and 2020 has been a year that has truly tested us collectively. From the threat of a global … Continue reading Mental Health and lockdown
Umberto Giannini curl jelly collection
I have very curly hair and up until this year I have been pretty cruel to my hair. I - like most teenage girls I'm sure - spent the majority of my teens straightening my hair. My hair was never really 'pretty curly'...it never really had curly shapes to it and when I did brush … Continue reading Umberto Giannini curl jelly collection
Taylor Talks Vegan 