Blogging, social media, stats, engaging with followers, working with brands, finding sources of inspirationg… These were just some of the things I discussed with fellow Manchester bloggers at the recent #WeBlogMCR event, hosted by Holly, Emmylou and myself at the incredible iHub Office in City Tower. Bringing together 15 of some of our city’s finest […]
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8 Ways to Use Tahini in Healthy Cooking & Baking
This blog post is dedicated to one of my all-time favourite ingredients, a store cupboard essential: TAHINI. If you have not yet used this thick, nutty paste made from ground sesame seeds, you’re missing out. Many of you may know I’m a nut butter addict – but tahini just has the extra element that works […]
VEGAN Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches
I’m really getting into vegan-friendly baking recently, as I’m discovering new techniques and combinations of ingredients that work to create a tasty, delicious and healthy result. I’ll say here that although I’m not vegan myself, I follow very much a plant-based diet with the occasional inclusion of meat, fish and dairy; for me, it’s all […]
Banana, Caramel & Tiger Nut Bars
Ever heard of tiger nuts? Believe it or not, they aren’t ACTUALLY a nut (crazy, right?). They are a small root vegetable, grown in a field and harvested in a similar way to a potato. Tiger nuts have a chewy texture and a sweet, nutty flavour reminiscent of coconut and packed full of super healthy […]
Healthier Vegan ‘Toffee Crisp’ Bars
This weekend I’m in London with two of my wonderful clients, Kaizen Living and Vivo Life, sharing a stand at Natural & Organics Show at the Excel. I’ll be there with some healthy, raw, vegan-friendly, superfood-packed treats: Raw Cranberry & Apricot Superfood Bars Raw Coconut & Chocolate Bites Having spent the day making up as […]
Leftover Easter chocolate? Make these Vanilla & Almond Cookies!
I know, I know – there may not even be such thing as ‘leftover chocolate’ from Easter…But if, like me, you were given the darker, richer variety, it seems to last that little bit longer. So with some Lindt Excellence 70% dark chocolate egg to spare, rather than just shove it in my mouth I […]
Raw Chocolate & Coconut Protein Bars
No need to bake. Clean ingredients. Too delicious. Taste like they should be naughty, but they’re not (just don’t eat the whole batch at once!). High protein. Low carb. No refined sugar. Say hello to these wonderful protein bars – a bit like a Bounty, so for the chocoholics out there, this recipe is good […]
Triple Chocolate Frosted Courgette Protein Muffins
A few days into January and already craving chocolate? Baked goods? Well fear not, because these moist, delicious and indulgent chocolate muffins are just want you need. When you see that grated courgette features in the recipe, don’t pull a face – you can’t taste them, but they bulk out the muffins and add a […]
Coffee, Hazelnut & Fudgy Protein Porridge
Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day, without a doubt. An opportunity to refuel after an early morning workout, I love coming up with ideas that combine a balance of protein, complex carbs and fibre to keep me going throughout the morning, while also boosting my nutrients. This bowl of goodness is basically heaven […]