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The Best Vegan Rusk Recipe
Aaaahhh rusks. If you are familiar with this little piece of heaven, then the sentiment is perfectly wrapped up in your mind and heart already.
Is Polyester Bedding Bad?
Over the last 16 years, I have slowly become more conscious of the impact I have on this beautiful planet of ours and have tried
What is Sustainable Furniture?
I simply love ‘RE’ furniture! Reused, recycled, repurposed, reconditioned or reclaimed. It is beautifully rustic and heart-warmingly ethical.
Is wool humane?
There is a fair bit to cover as there are some misconceptions about wool and how it is produced. I will try to cover as
What Does Being Ethical Mean?
So, what does being ETHICAL mean? Before we can answer this question, we first need to look at another question, what does ethos mean? Etho
How is silk made today?
Close up image of yellow cocoons
Coronavirus – what now?
I didn’t see 2020 coming, yikes, what the hell was that?! Whatever you believe it’s been a very disruptive and scary time and we have
5 Sneaky Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables
Whether you are plant-based or not, no one can deny that eating more fruits and vegetables is good for us. And, what is good for
Give Mother Earth a Gift this Season
I am not saying anything new or surprising here. Mother Earth does not like plastic. She doesn’t know what to do with it, where to
Vegan Christmas
This Vegan loves Christmas! It brings back some wonderful memories and that happy, excited, magical “Christmas feeling”.
Lately, evening walks with Bella, (my rescue dog daughter who I talk about in other blogs), have made me very nostalgic.
7 reasons why Turmeric is good for you
I started looking into why turmeric is good for you about five years ago when my Aunt mentioned she was giving turmeric to her elderly
Best scrambled tofu recipe
I love scrambled tofu, it is one of my favourite foods on a nice bit of sourdough toast and this is the best scrambled tofu
Best Homemade Toothpaste without SLS
If you are not interested in my story – why I make toothpaste without SLS and my reasons for using the ingredients I do –
Do Fish Feel Pain?
If I were asked the question “do fish feel pain” twenty years ago I would have said absolutely not. I fished avidly and genuinely believed
Vegan Mexican Black Bean Soup Recipe
This delicious Mexican black bean soup is to be savoured and for the best flavour, take your time while making it. Listen to a podcast
What is a Mooncup and why should you use them?
Mooncups are fabulous! I first heard about them in 2005 but was very reluctant to use them. Probably because they were so different from what
Beauty Benefits of Pomegranate Peel Powder
What would you do if I told you that pomegranate peel powder: Prevents wrinkles and signs of ageing Fights acne and pimples Is a
5 Reasons Why Vegans Don’t Eat Honey
Many people wonder why Vegans don’t eat honey. After all, having loads of bees about is a good thing and they are making it anyway
Are rats dangerous?
I am often asked “are rats dangerous”, which is a difficult question to answer, I find myself asking “are rats dangerous in comparison to what?”.
My Experience with CBD as an Arthritis Treatment for Dogs
I was looking for arthritis treatment for dogs when I stumbled across CBD oil. Bella, my rescue Staffordshire bullterrier cross, was suffering from arthritis and
Anti-ageing Benefits of Pomegranates
Rich in antioxidants, pomegranates neutralise the effect of free radicals in our body. Anti-ageing compounds in the fruit stimulate keratinocyte cells (skin cells) and help in cellular regeneration. As a result, you can expect to see fewer wrinkles and sagging skin. You can eat them or use them in topical products, either way, pomegranates are beneficial for wrinkle-free, younger-looking skin. We love them!