My first home grown vegetable!

Look at my squash! The first one from my current vegetable patch to be harvested. I had initially thought I would let it get a bit more even in the overall shape, but then I learnt that they actually taste far better the smaller they are, so this one had to come off. A friend … Continue reading My first home grown vegetable! →

Would you farm your pet for food?

No doubt you will have seen this in the news lately, as it has caused quite a stir in UK media. A couple in Wales have been granted permission by their local council to breed guinea pigs for food on their off-grid family farm. The most recent update I have seen states that this decision … Continue reading Would you farm your pet for food? →

Floof Friday

The pigeon has returned! I love pigeons and think they are just adorable, so am always happy to see them visitng my garden. I do plan to add in a proper water fountain at some point soon but so far the table and bird seed is going down a treat! T xxx

Vegan kitchen must haves

What is the best purchase you have ever made? Vegan cooking can be complicated, but it can also be very simple if you have the right tools. Whilst I wouls never claim to be an incredible cook, I am someone who works a full time job and still wants to cook home made as much … Continue reading Vegan kitchen must haves →

Vegan sour patch kids released!

Sourpatch kids were one of my favourite sweets pre-veganism, but here in the UK they are not acccidentally vegan the way they are in the USA. They have released some fun alternatives, but none have been the actual 'kids' - or at least the little humaoid candy shapes that Sour Patch kids are iconic for. … Continue reading Vegan sour patch kids released! →

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptIf you had to be an animal for a week, which one would you be and why?View all responses My cat. Granted she is 16 - so about 80 in human years - so I am not surprised at her lethargy. The UK is also going through the second 'unprecedented' heat wave for … Continue reading Sunday Musings →

Floof Friday

My new bird table is finally getting used! I do intend to turn it into a water bowl, but I need to find some big rocks to go in it so that there is a way for anyone who gets stuck in the water can climb their way out. I mostly have the insects in … Continue reading Floof Friday →

Monster Islands candies from Sainsbury’s

I think I have found my new favourite candy range. I have slowly been trying the various different options from Sainsbury's, as my local store rarely has more than 2 options available. But I am now certain I will pick these up anytime I need a sweet treat because they are just too good! These … Continue reading Monster Islands candies from Sainsbury’s →

Italiam Green Bakery caramelle salato brioche

These were an odd find in my local Home Sence store, but they were labelled as vegan and therefore I felt the need to at least try them. I had thought they would be a good breakfast option for days I am in the office for work, as they are individually wrapped and seem like … Continue reading Italiam Green Bakery caramelle salato brioche →

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptAre you a lifelong learner?View all responses Whilst I did not necessarily enjoy school (or university for that matter) I have always loved learning. I love falling down rabbit holes into multiple subjects, however I do worry that not all of it has been fully retained in my brain. Often I find I … Continue reading Sunday Musings →