I must admit that despite being pretty excited to visit what is arguably the most vegan-friendly city in Europe, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. As far as travel goes, continental Europe is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets and given recent world events, I boarded the plane from Istanbul to…
Kale and Cousa Sauté
I may have mentioned this before, but growing up, I was all about the veggies. Yes, I admittedly had a healthy appetite for meat and chicken too – but when it came time for the inevitable second helpings (portion control? what?), vegetables were always my go-to. Popular mainstays were cauliflower, potatoes and carrots, stewed bamia (okra), fasolia (green beans) or…
Vegan Istanbul Guide 2016
Let me start by saying that despite having visited but a handful of times, Istanbul is one of my favourite cities in the world. There’s just something about it that I can’t quite put in words. More than just the crisp air, or sweeping views and rich hues of the Bosphorous that my eyes seem to crave,…
Easy Vegan Walnut Pesto
Firstly, allow me to apologise for my brief hiatus. If you follow me on Instagram or Snapchat you’ll know that I was busy eating my way through Istanbul, Berlin and Prague, but alas I have returned. A full vegan travel recap is of course forthcoming, so stay tuned! In any case, on to the recipe du…
Creating a Capsule Wardrobe
A quick thank you to all the wonderful ladies who shared their thoughts on last week’s controversial post, it wasn’t easy to put out there, but in retrospect, I’m very glad that I did. Moving away from feminine hygiene, but in the same vein of pursuing a more sustainable lifestyle, what I will share with you…
Green Tea Soba and Edamame Noodle Salad
Am I late to the soba noodle party? Quite possibly, but I’m hoping you’ll forgive my tardiness. Soba noodles (which are Japanese-style noodles made from buckwheat, FYI) are just one of those ingredients I’ve always been far too intimidated by to pick up at the supermarket. They sounded delicious in theory, but when faced with the decision of soba…
DivaCup Review
Ladies and gentlemen, the day has finally come. A few months ago (four, to be exact) I decided to finally take the plunge and purchase a DivaCup. While I have been dying to share my thoughts on it, I toyed with the idea of whether or not it would be appropriate for fear that it…
Simple Chickpea Salad with Mint Tahini Dressing
Regular readers of this blog will have full knowledge of my long-standing love affair with my preferred legume of choice; none other but the almighty chickpea, of course. I’ll eat chickpeas pretty much any way you can spin them – in hummus form, as a scramble, in flatbread, or even as a stuffing. The list goes…