When I saw that The Groovy Food Company had teamed up with quirky and inspirational TV personality, chef and author, Gizzi Erskine, to create an innovative range of modern recipes using the brand’s natural products, I was rather excited. As someone who has looked up to Gizzi for many years, this partnership caught my attention […]
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#CaribbeanTreasure – Inntravel’s Dominica Sweet Potato Cake
I was recently invited to be part of a campaign hosted by Inntravel to help promote a new holiday to the Caribbean – Dominica (not to be confused with Dominican Republic!). Midway between the two French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, Dominica is – for those in the region – the Caribbean ‘as it used […]
Vegan Double Chocolate Apple & Peanut Cookies
It was an absolute pleasure to get together with my fellow healthy baking-loving friend, The Healthy Beard, for an afternoon of getting creative in the kitchen. We had so much fun making, decorating, snapping and eating a selection of delicious but healthy chocolate treats. Here’s the first of our three recipes, a collaboration which we’ll […]
Raw Cacao & Almond Butter Fudge Bites
Although we’re craving warmer things now autumn is here, I couldn’t resist whizzing up these no-bake, raw treats and keeping them in the freezer when chocolate cravings strike. Oh and just so you know, as I’m posting this it HAPPENS to be National Chocolate Week, so great timing 😉 An almond butter base made with […]
Vegan Mango, Lime & Coconut Cheesecakes
You may know that I’m obsessed with all things coconut. Used for centuries in Southeast Asian cuisine, it’s only in more recent years that coconut has become a much-loved ingredient in the UK thanks to its fantastic health benefits and versatility. Also suitable for vegetarians and vegans, it makes a great addition to cooking, baking […]
Vegan Chocolate & Coyo Cherry Bites
Here we go, another recipe using Coyo’s incredible dairy-free, vegan-friendly coconut yogurts – this time I’m using the Cherry variety in this super easy summer-themed recipe. Love chocolate? How about cherry? This combo works perfectly in these frozen ‘raw cheesecake’ treats. Simply make ahead, cut into chunks, then pop out the freezer when chocolate cravings […]