I love my kitchen. I love my kids. Not in that order of preference obviously, but the time came when I reluctantly had to ask myself if the two really needed to blend at all! The thing is, since becoming vegan my kitchen has transformed into my place of calm. My sanctuary. It’s my creative […]
Vegan Living
Namaste TV Yoga DVDs Review & Giveaway
I was somewhat intimidated to review a yoga series, but the yoga DVDs from Namaste TV were lovely. They remind you of what makes yoga so beautiful. With wonderful soothing voices and scenery, seasons 1 and 3 are a good workout. They have fast movements, so you have to be quick on your toes the whole time. […]
Rome’s Vegan Food Walking Tour
Our local tour guide Marta watched us in delight saying, “I wish all my clients were as enthusiastic as you lot are!” Well, that’s proof we’ve travelled far to appreciate Italy’s summer flavours! Perhaps our family’s enthusiasm for revisiting Rome’s local foods is attributable to our culinary awakening. Let’s face it, being reintroduced to food […]
What’s for dinner, or vegan camping
I love camping. When I have few days off work, I try to go somewhere, set up my tent, make a fire and relax. When I am alone, food is not a problem – I simply take whatever I like and can be cooked on a campfire or a stove. But things become more complicated […]
Vegan on the Road (Rural Edition!)
Summer is here and many of us are flocking to more rural areas for hiking, swimming, boating and chilling on the beach. For me, summer travel has always been about the road trip—throwing ourselves and our stuff in the car and taking off. But now that we’re vegan, that easy-breezy approach can be much more […]