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

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

Easy vegan recipe recommendations

Daily writing promptWhat's one small improvement you can make in your life?View all responses Whilst I think my diet is pretty good, I am aware that I rely on processed foods quite heavily. I am slowly learning to cook new recipes, but I find that cooking takes up a lot of time, especially whilst I … Continue reading Easy vegan recipe recommendations

Sunday musings

Daily writing promptHave you ever broken a bone?View all responses A bit of an odd one, but I have never broken a bone. I have gotten very close to it - I have twisted my ankle far too many times, and I have pulled quite a few muscles during my running and weight lifting training, … Continue reading Sunday musings

Vegan buys for a non-vegan household

Veganism is a personal choice, and with all personal choices it can sometimes be hard for others to understand why that choice has been made. So this a post for those who are not vegan, likely have no intention of ever going vegan, but still want to be supportive and respectful for their friends or … Continue reading Vegan buys for a non-vegan household

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptDo you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?View all responses 'In a world where you can be anything, be kind' This is the quote that probably guides the majority of my decisions, not just from what I choose to eat for my meals but also how I … Continue reading Sunday Musings

Floof Friday

The fluffy ducklings were out in force on my evening walk the other day... There were at least twelve of these little guys swimming around the area, so I really spent a good five minutes or so just watching them swimming along the river bank, Mother Duck watching the whole time to check no one … Continue reading Floof Friday

Happy May 4th!

To my fellow geeks out there today, May the Fourth be with you. I hope you spend the day doing whatever brings you peace, be that watching the Star Wars series in chronological order (yes, including each season of the Clone Wars and Rebels), or by doing an activity which helps you feel at peace … Continue reading Happy May 4th!

Floof Friday

Spring is well and truly here in the UK, and nothing marks the coming of Spring more than new life in nature. The resident moorhen eggs have begun hatching and the fluffy chicks are just too much cuteness to handle! T xxx

Donutelier Raspberry Marzipan swirl

I have walked past this shop in London so many times and always been tempted by the insanely decadent doughnuts they have on display. Unfortunately the vast majority of them are not vegan friendly, but that doesn't stop me staring at them lustfully. But on my most recent trip into London, I finally just decided … Continue reading Donutelier Raspberry Marzipan swirl