Why I am vegan

Describe one positive change you have made in your life. I've been doing this blog now for about 4 years and it's only just occurred to me that I have never really explained how I came to be vegan. Everyone's journey is different and so I thought it might be nice to share my journey. … Continue reading Why I am vegan

Dealing with loss

Last week, I had to say goodbye to my sweet, sassy, beautiful Lola Bear. We fought hard alongside her for 4 long days, but in the end, her little body just couldn't fight any longer and we had to make the heart-breaking decision that every animal carer dreads in order to help her over the … Continue reading Dealing with loss

Is veganism healthy?

Daily writing promptWhat’s something most people don’t understand?View all responses This is a fun conversation I like to have with people. As soon as people hear that I am vegan, they automatically assume that I am super healthy and eat nothing but home cooked meals and have not even looked at a bit of junk … Continue reading Is veganism healthy?

Are home grown eggs vegan?

This is a question that I have often pondered on over the years. Now I have never owned chickens, but I would of course love to. I think chickens are just so adorable, and I also really love the idea of having modern day dinosaurs wandering around my house. But I have always wondered whether … Continue reading Are home grown eggs vegan?

When you forget to check the ingredients…

I fancied a little bit of chocolate over this weekend and so treated myself to some of the Monty Bojangles truffles, because they are just too good to say no to. Except, I didn't realise that Monty Bojangles were not a totally vegan brand - I usually only see their vegan options, so when I … Continue reading When you forget to check the ingredients…

Where do vegans get their protein from?

Despite this information being readily available online, I am still asked this question on a far too regular basis. As soon as someone hears that I'm vegan, or at least hears that I don't eat meat, I am met with the obligatory 'But what about your protein intake?' as though without meat it is only … Continue reading Where do vegans get their protein from?

Request – elcotrolyte recommendations

I am currently training for a half marathon and so am experimenting with the best fuel options. I am also set to run a marathon at the end of the year too so hoping that if I sort my feuling during this half marathon, I can think about it less during the full marathon. I … Continue reading Request – elcotrolyte recommendations

New book reviews

One of the things I began to focus on more in 2023 was reading. As a child, I could read for hours at a time and easily get through a hundred books a year. Sadly, as with all childhood things, I lost the joy of reading as I grew older and my focus shifted onto … Continue reading New book reviews

Best sources of vegan protein

Once you tell someone that you follow a vegan lifestyle, the first question you will get is 'but where do you get your protein from?'. When I was vegetarian (so still eating eggs and dairy) I was never asked this question once, yet as soon as I went vegan it was all anyone would ask … Continue reading Best sources of vegan protein

XL Bully dog debate

What is an XL bully? The American Bully was recognised as a breed by the US United Kennel Club in 2013. The organisation describes the breed as a “natural extension” of the American Pit Bull Terrier breed, that has been crossbred with breeds including the American Bulldog, English Bulldog and Olde English Bulldogge. American bullies … Continue reading XL Bully dog debate