Yes, I’m back – and to answer the burning question (which I’m sure is on all of your minds), yes I’m still alive! Once again I want to apologise for my sporadic posts as of late. The good news is that by this time next week my workload will be wittled down significantly as the…
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Cumin Chickpea Scramble
Greetings all, and happy Friday or جمعة مباركة (blessed Friday) as we say in this part of the world. I know I promised another tomato-tastic recipe, but it will simply have to wait. Other pressing matters are at hand. Chickpeas. I’m happy to report that during my brief stay at home, I’ve managed to consume an…
Easy Vegan Lentil and Aubergine Moussaka
I remember coming home a couple of Easter breaks ago to a fridge full of cherry tomatoes, and not much else. The not much else part I was expecting – my brother was away at college and my mom had become accustomed to cooking sporadically/eating out/living off low-fat yoghurt, apples and cheese sandwiches. When I…
Banilla, Blueberry and Yoghurt Oat Bran Muffins
It’s official. Operation freak-out-about-my- impending-half-marathon has now started. Yes, I know I’ve rambled on and on about this for long enough but the good news is it’s this Sunday, so in just 48 hours you never have to hear me talk whine about it again. A typical look at some of the panicked thoughts I’ve been having over the…
Chickpea and Sweet Potato Falafel Salad
Alright so, I’ll admit to being an Arab cliche, (vegan) food-wise that is. Present me with toast or a pita, and I’ll choose the pita any day. Give me dates – and I will eat them. All. Take me to a Lebanese restaurant, and the first three words out of my mouth will be “hummus,…