Wicked! Jam Donuts

So to start this, I am not the biggest fan of filled donuts. No matter how hard I try to eat them in a nice and dignified manner, I will always end up with the filling all around my face, probably dripping down my top and all over my hands. Without fail. So I usually … Continue reading Wicked! Jam Donuts

Easiest vegan baking hack

Vegan baking is sometimes a very cruel mistress, and there are so many 'hacks' out there that it can be so overwhelming trying to find out which method to go with. I have tried quite a few of them, and have found that this is the easiest one by far. All you need is: Betty … Continue reading Easiest vegan baking hack

FAIL – why does my coconut milk hate me?

This was not pretty. So I saw a recipe online that was vegan chocolate mousse. All you needed was: coconut cream (2 cans worth)caocao powder (2 tablespoons, or however much to your taste) Simples, right? WRONG. Who knew that coconut milk could be such a cruel, cruel mistress? For those who do not know coconut … Continue reading FAIL – why does my coconut milk hate me?

GU Free From Strawberry Cheesecakes

So I have found that if you do your groceries later in the day - like just before closing - the stores usually have a huge collection of discounted food that is either to be trashed or be given a new home. I found these for £1!! It came in a pack of 2, and … Continue reading GU Free From Strawberry Cheesecakes

Vegan Rice Crispy Squares

It is now October, which means it is Halloween! Halloween has always been one of my favourite holidays: bad horror movies, fancy dress, and the official start of Autumn. Big baggy jumpers and cosy nights at home with lots and lots of sweet treats. Henry and I were talking and we realised that I cannot … Continue reading Vegan Rice Crispy Squares

Asda vegan cupcakes

I know it may not look it, but I promise I have eaten more this week than just cake! I finally managed to get down to my local Asda during the week and for the most part it was pretty disappointing. They have barely any of their own vegan products, and the named-brand vegan products … Continue reading Asda vegan cupcakes

Jus Rol Pains au chocolate

Bienvenue mon ami! One thing that everyone can agree on is that a continental breakfast is quite possibly the best version of a breakfast. Sure everyone loves a British fry up but have you ever seen anyone pass up a pain au chocolate?? Exactly. These are an accidentally vegan, bad-chef friendly version of your favourite … Continue reading Jus Rol Pains au chocolate

Sweetpea Pantry Brownie mix

Now I don't know if I am just being dumb, but I always thought that brownies were automatically chocolate. Are they not? Have I been lied to? Someone help! With lockdown easing and being back at work, spending a lot of time baking in the kitchen is no longer that inviting a pastime. So I … Continue reading Sweetpea Pantry Brownie mix

Home made chocolate chip cookies

With lockdown now beginning to ease, flour has now returned to the supermarket shelves! Which means two things: home made cookies and pancakes for dinner! Recipe is: 225g (1 cup) caster sugar 300g (2 cups) plain flour (sifted) 200g (1 cup) of butter melted 100g-200g chocolate or chocolate chips (I used half a crushed up … Continue reading Home made chocolate chip cookies

Baking her own bread

With isolation comes a whole new range of issues that I have not previously thought about. With the shops near me being opened for fewer hours and very busy, my partner and I decided to try and bake our own bread. We used to spend our nights after work saying how we wish we could … Continue reading Baking her own bread