I have been a bit sick lately and in those moments of sickness, all I ever want to eat is comfort food. And there is nothing more comforting than a chocolate chip cookie. I didn't want a specialist one, as quite frankly I didn't want to have to pay around £3 for a vegan cookie, … Continue reading The Bakehouse chocolate and orange cookies
Category: Vegan
Can vegans take medication?
This is a question that I see asked a lot on online forums. There seems to be this (rather toxic) attitude to veganism that it is an 'all or nothing' approach, which is obviously not always suitable. It also isn't helpful. If you feel that you are able to completely avoid animal products in every … Continue reading Can vegans take medication?
Time for a pause!
This year I am very much trying to focus on my rest and my wellbeing. Last year was very full on and having started a new job this year, I am trying to implement healthier routines. I have always associated my worth with how productive I am, which is the main thing I am trying … Continue reading Time for a pause!
E.L.F hydrating lip shine
The cold weather here in the UK always does a total number on my lips - they can get very chapped and dry, and I will end up with a split lip at least once a week if I don't have a really good lip balm on hand. The downside with this (aside from the … Continue reading E.L.F hydrating lip shine
PSA: Vegan KitKats to be discontinued
This is possibly the worst news I could hear (I am being dramatic here...but it's not that dramatic either) mainly because I am also hearing conflicting news about this. A recent headline I saw from the Vegan Food UK Facebook group that I am a part of An article from Plant Based News stated that … Continue reading PSA: Vegan KitKats to be discontinued
This isn’t chicken tenders
Sometimes all you need after a busy day or a long week is a Picky Tea. This might be a purely British meal, where you basically just grab a lot of food from the freezer and that's your dinner. It usually contains things like chicken nuggets, maybe some spring rolls, a sandwich of left over … Continue reading This isn’t chicken tenders
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptDo you need a break? From what?View all responses World news. As much as I like to keep up with the news, so I know what is happening around the world and current topics, I need to take regular breaks from it. I know they say 'no news is good news' but goodness … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Comforting vegan meatball subs
Daily writing promptWhat’s your favorite thing to cook?View all responses The weather here in the UK is just...depressing. There is no other word for it. I don't think I have seen the sun in about 4 days, it is grey ALL DAY, it is raining 99% of the time, and it is below 10 degrees … Continue reading Comforting vegan meatball subs
Lidl Vemondo vegan chocolate bar with pretzels and sea salt
I feel I am very late to the Lidl hype, however now that Veganuary has ended, I am still finding new things to try at Lidl. I have to admit that in my local store at least, the selection has gone down ever so slightly. The vegan friendly shelf has gotten a little smaller and … Continue reading Lidl Vemondo vegan chocolate bar with pretzels and sea salt
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat would you do if you won the lottery?View all responses Open an animal sanctuary. That is still very much my Big Wild Dream (where all practicalities and realities are ignored) but as with most big dreams in life, they all depend on having money. Especially as my sanctuary would also include a … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Taylor Talks Vegan 