Can vegans or vegetarians eat Bolognese? The traditional Bolognese sauce originates from the Italian city of Bologna. Locally it is know as “Ragu” and is served with pasta or as part of a lasagne. It is a rich tomato-based sauce with ground meat, onions, celery and carrots. My take on a Bolognese sauce is somewhat…
Baby gear is expensive. Especially toys. We are told that hundreds of hours has gone into optimising the balance of educational and entertainment value, whilst ensuring these items are safe and suitable for the stated age range and developmental stage. I am sure that hundreds of millions of pounds have also been spent on clever…
Are you looking for a flavoursome, satisfying vegan curry recipe? Then look no further! This potato and spinach curry is packed full of healthy, whole food ingredients and tastes just as good as a takeaway. Curry has become a popular dish around the globe. In the UK, takeaway curry is a staple. Though this is…
Have you ever wished that there were more hours in the day? Or wondered how you could be more productive with your time? Do you feel you are fighting against time as you try to get the most out of your day? Here’s my secret weapon. Time is a very valuable resource, especially now that…
Quiche, tart or flan: what would you call this deliciously simple meal? It can be served hot or cold, with a choice of fillings limited only by what you have in your fridge. I love to make a quiche every week over the summer months, as it makes good use of our fresh eggs and…
Is technology all it’s cracked up to be? Does it really bring the freedom that it promises? Does it provide that perfect combination of entertainment and education for our children? Does social media actually bring you closer to friends and family? My husband and I have made a very conscious choice to live a simple,…
Have you ever wondered what the reality of self-sufficiency looks like? What do people who grow their own food actually eat? Well, here is an example of a typical week’s worth of evening meals. We are currently in late Spring. Some of our fresh produce is ready to eat, but we are also relying heavily…
Are you considering keeping some in your back garden? Is it better to buy point of lay birds or to offer a new lease of life to ex-battery chickens? Why Do Hens Need To Be Rescued? We have rescued ex-commercial hens through a local charity, Homes4Hens, a few times now. These poor birds look very…
Completing the 75-Hard Challenge was one of my New Year’s Resolutions this year. The combination of diet, lifestyle and self-help aspects felt like a good route to take for kick-starting my post-partum recovery. Here’s my review of the challenge. For those who are not familiar with this challenge, participants have to drink a gallon of…
I love Spring! It’s such a hopeful time of year. The days start to get longer and warmer. The grass starts to grow. Bluebells and daffodils add splashes of beautiful colour. And it’s time to get started in the vegetable garden. Every year it feels like the race is on to get all the seedlings…
