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Donutelier Chocolate Swirl

I think we can all agree that the raspberry marzipan swirl from Donutelier changed me as a person. I made sure to keep my expectations quite neutral on a future visit, as I am aware that sometimes lightening does not strike twice. I can confirm however that the raspberry marzipan swirl is still an elite … Continue reading Donutelier Chocolate Swirl →

Is it ethical to have pets?

A professor at London School Economics (LSE) has recently written an article about the ethical implications of people having pets. Richard Healey is a moral, political, and legal philosopher, and his latest article argues that we have a strong moral reason to abolish the institution of pet keeping. His article is interesting, as it approaches … Continue reading Is it ethical to have pets? →

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptDescribe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.View all responses A hot beverage in the morning. Bonus points if it is in a fun mug. Extra bonus points if it's also a quiet morning and I can enjoy my cup of tea and some morning TV with no distractions. … Continue reading Sunday Musings →

Faith in Nature dragon fruit soap bar

The joy of summer approaching is that all of the fruity and summery smells start to make a reappearance. No more wintery and cosy vibes, it is back to feeling like a tropical party within the beauty world. I am trying to use less plastic, so the Faith in Nature brand has been on my … Continue reading Faith in Nature dragon fruit soap bar →

Book review: Living Planet – The web of life on Earth by David Attenborough

Book blurb: Nowhere on our planet is devoid of life. Plants and animals thrive or survive within every extreme of climate and habitat that it offers. Single species, and often whole communities adapt to make the most of ice cap and tundra, forest and plain, desert, ocean and volcano. These adaptations can be truly extraordinary: … Continue reading Book review: Living Planet – The web of life on Earth by David Attenborough →

Udderlicious strawberry lemonade ice cream

Summer is heating up, and that means ice cream! I have tried the Udderlicious flavours before and so far I have been very impressed. I am now working my way through their flavours, in the hope I can discover the ultimate flavour on offer. The strawberry lemonade was so tasty! It has a very subtle … Continue reading Udderlicious strawberry lemonade ice cream →

Sunday Musings

What's the oldest things you're wearing today? I like to think of myself as quite lucky in that my body does not change all that much. I hit a growth spurt when I was about ten when I hit puberty, and have not grown an inch since. My weight obviously fluctuates as everyone's weight does, … Continue reading Sunday Musings →

Vegan Nutella has landed!!

I finally found it! So far I have only been able to find it in Sainsbury's, but my hope is that it will soon spread wider and become more widely available. As expected, you cannot tell the difference between the vegan version and the dairy version. This chocolate spread is rich and creamy, and has … Continue reading Vegan Nutella has landed!! →

The Tofoo Company Southern fried tofu

It seems the start of Spring has signalled many brands to expand their range of products, and Tofoo is one such brand. I tend to only buy their tofu blocks, as they are pretty affordable and their firm tofu is good for scramble recipes. But this is the first time I've seen ready meals available … Continue reading The Tofoo Company Southern fried tofu →