Reese’s plant based peanut butter cups

Being British, Reese's chocolate is not very common over here, so I have to admit I have never had a peanut butter cup before. I get the impression online that in America at least, Reese's peanut butter cups are very much a staple within the chocolate world, so I was very surprised to find a … Continue reading Reese’s plant based peanut butter cups

Vivera plant based mince

A large part of any diet is finding those staples that can be used in a number of different recipes that still taste good without costing too much money. Life can get busy, and sometimes the last thing you want to do when you come home is to drain your tofu and marinate your tempeh, … Continue reading Vivera plant based mince

Floof friday

There are quite a few empty fields in my area, and during one of my walks through them, I found cows! I think part of the field backs onto a nearby farm so the cows seem to have free reign of the whole place. Whilst it is nice to see cows out and about - … Continue reading Floof friday

NOMO Coconut chocolate bar

I am likely going to get a lot of heat for this but...I loved Bounty Bars. I love coconut, and I love chocolate, and the combination was always my favourite. I was never a big fan of other Mars company chocolates (like Twix or even Mars), but I would have happily lived off of Bounty … Continue reading NOMO Coconut chocolate bar

Movie Review: Ocean by David Attenborough

Movie synopsis from the official website: OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences … Continue reading Movie Review: Ocean by David Attenborough

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?

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