Rescue Girls – Homing ex-battery hens
“We are getting some chickens,” I said. “No, we bloody aren’t,” said my husband. “Ok, I’m getting some” I replied firmly. “FFS, Emmeline,” he muttered, wandering off and... Read More
Mother’s Day Gift-Guide
For me Mother’s Day is a day to reflect as well as get out of the ironing and washing up – no change there then, I hear them mutter. It’s a day when I remember my own lovely mum and wh... Read More
5 quick, easy family-friendly vegan meals – no. 2
Quick Puff Pastry Pizza Jus-Rol puff pasty is vegan-friendly (excluding the all butter puff)– we use the pre-rolled and spread the chopped tomatoes on. Add a sprinkling of grated dairy-free cheese... Read More
Plant-Based Fluffy Pancakes
With Pancake Day around the corner, I’d like to share my favourite fluffy pancake recipe with you. It’s completely plant-based so great for vegans – we have these at least once a week a... Read More
A vegan’s dog – to meat or not to meat
As a vegan, from day one I have been extremely careful not to buy or eat any animal-derived products (food or otherwise) for my family. At first, as I got my head around new shopping habits, I was hap... Read More
Vegan Kids’ Parties
This post is for parents of little vegans – the most awesome kind, I think – who are holding their first vegan-friendly children’s party. Equally if you have been invited to a vegan kids par... Read More
The Vegetarian Caviar Club
Vegetarian caviar? You bet. We all know there are plant-based cheeses, milks and every sort of faux meat you can think of, but caviar without hurting fish stopped me in my tracks at Vegfest earlier th... Read More
Vegan Beginners’ Guide – Shopping Essentials
Whether you are about to become vegan, or have just made the leap into this amazing, compassionate way of living – but are honestly a bit freaked out about what your replacement products are going t... Read More
Vegan Craft Beer
Vegan beer through the post? This could be dangerous. Guest post by Mouth to South Ales by Mail, a booze emporium in Essex, helpfully delivers bottles of craft beer, ales, porters and stouts from ov... Read More