I was always regarded as a slightly odd child when it came to food and when I moved to live by myself, I embraced my unconventional nature. Tired of reaching for traditional British breakfasts, I started looking at international breakfast ideas that were preferably low in sugar. It led me to spend some time perfecting my version of Miso Soup. Surprisingly easy to make, miso soup can be made flexible to how hungry you are and it lends itself incredibly well to batch cooking. There was a long time where I would spend a little time each Sunday to prepare a few basic ingredients that would allow me to whip…
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Bacon Style Tempeh (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Tempeh is one of those ingredients I’d never heard of before turning vegan. It’s also one I’ve struggled to get Kenny to be happy with, I suspect because he finds it just too strange. However, it’s a great source of protein as well as being good for the gut. I started making my own a few months ago, it’s typically made from soy beans but I make mine from black beans and seeds. The mix ensures it’s still a protein source but it’s free from soy which works well for me. Tempeh can be used in a lot of places where you’d typically use meat, or treated like tofu. I…
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Chickpea Scramble – Perfect for your next Breakfast! (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Eggs were the last thing I gave up when I went vegan and the hardest thing for me to stop eating. Meat? No problem, there were days when my parents would worry about my protein intake because of the little I ate. Dairy? My only issue was the lack of milk in my tea (still can’t find a plant based milk that works in tea – if you have a favourite let me know!). But eggs played a part in most of my breakfasts, baking is a whole new ball game without them, and they make an easy dinner when you’ve had a long day. Breakfast was the first meal…
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Buckwheat Crepes
I’m just going to leave this picture here for you to drool over. Think about it, don’t you just love pancakes, maybe drizzled with maple syrup and some fruit? Sometimes there’s a good side to social distancing, you’ve got nowhere to be so why not have a gentle start this weekend, make some pancakes in your PJs, and watch the day begin with a full belly and a cup of tea. These pancakes are vegan, gluten free, and allergy safe. They’re also incredibly easy – the batter likes to sit for a little while before cooking so take the time to make yourself a cup of tea and wake up…
