Even before going vegan, I had seen numerous bloggers raving about using jackfruit as a substitute for pulled pork, but when you're happy eating the real thing, the idea of fruit in BBQ sauce as a substitute is a little odd to say the least. The photos on Pinterest looked convincing, but I wasn't sold. It was only a few weeks ago, when ...
Sukin: Cruelty-Free Brand Focus
Transitioning to a vegan diet for the last six weeks has been surprisingly easy. There are so many vegan-friendly places in Melbourne I often still find myself overwhelmed with choice when I eat out, as opposed to struggling for options. Diet is only one small part of veganism though, and the greater challenge has been transitioning in all aspects ...
Let’s Catch Up…
It's been 8 months... How did that happen? Well, for the sake of easy reading, let's keep this catch up brief. There's some big changes and a lot to tell. Since I last blogged way back in June, I packed my bag and moved my life from the UK over to Australia in September, with a lovely little stop in Bali on the way. We lived and worked in ...
Roasted Butternut Squash & Spinach Spelt Rigatini
I know it's probably a massive faux pas to be cooking butternut squash at this time of year, especially as I try to eat with the seasons when I can, but I'm just going to throw this pretty bowl of deliciousness out there and ask you pretend it's Autumn and this is the perfect dish. I was feeling something healthy but filling, and spelt pasta ...
Avocado, Mango & Radish Brown Rice Sushi
I'm back with another sushi recipe! I didn't actually plan to post this one, as it was my usual throw together the contents of the fridge and call it a meal, but I really loved the combination of creamy avocado, sweet mango and fresh peppery radish, rolled up in nutty brown sushi rice. These sushi rolls are simple, healthy and ...
Spicy Tofu Sushi Burrito
Japan and Mexico have come together to create a beautiful love child; a delicious fusion of two cultures, to make something that isn't quite sushi, and isn't quite a burrito... but damn, it's good. There isn't actually anything Mexican or burrito-like to it, other than the size and the way it's served, but sushi burrito sounds catchier than ...
Tropical Granola
Trust me to pick the gloomiest day to make and photograph my tropical granola - British weather 1, Grace 0. Granola is easily my favourite way to start the day. Weekdays, anyway... don't take away my eggs Benedict/Bloody Mary just yet. There's something about oats, seeds and nuts that really sets me up for a busy day. I don't know about you ...
4 Must-Try Sriracha Recipes
If there is one app on my phone I couldn't live without, it would have to be Foodgawker (and Google Maps, obviously, because I'm incapable of getting anywhere without it... but I'm speaking metaphorically here.) I waste a shameful amount of time scrolling through new recipes, so it's no surprise that I've compiled a stomach-turningly long list of ...
Thug Kitchen: Eat Like You Give A F*ck
If you haven't heard of Thug Kitchen by now, let me sum up their simple message for you: eat your f*cking vegetables. The foul-mouthed team at Thug Kitchen are, in their words, 'dedicated to verbally abusing you into a healthier diet.' What sounds like it should be a seriously unpleasant read is actually a witty, well-varied and most ...
The Good Life Eatery, Chelsea
I don't often venture into Chelsea - much to the relief of my bank balance - but while I was in the area visiting the latest exhibition, Champagne Life, at the Saatchi Gallery, I decided a quick detour via The Good Life Eatery was needed. Situated on Sloane Avenue, The Good Life Eatery is the kind of place you could easily walk past, but once ...
Carrot, Mango, Orange & Ginger Juice
I caved. I caved and I got a juicer, after my protests of "I really like smoothies, I don't need a juicer in my life" and "why would I buy a juicer when I could just buy the juices?" I'll tell you why, Grace of the past, because juicers are freakin' great. I was spending an unholy amount of money on ready made green juices when I could've ...
Easy Spicy Cashew and Sesame Sauce
With only a block of tofu, half a cucumber, a head of broccoli and a handful of mange tout to work with for lunch today, I knew a tasty sauce would be the key to bringing it all together. Plus it gave me a good opportunity to brush the dust off my spiralizer (I'm sure I'm not the only one who's been neglecting the courgetti lately...) This sauce ...
So Long 2015… Hello Sweet Potato Chilli
I always find myself feeling a bit strange on the last day of every year - partly because I'm thinking where did the last twelve months go/what have I done with my life but more so this year because I feel sad that such a good year has to come to an end. And 2015 has definitely been one of the best, so far. I travelled more than ever before; ...
Pear & Ginger Porridge
I came up with this recipe as part of my food writing project on breakfast (quite possibly the best project ever) and I've finally got round to sharing it on my blog! It combines sweet shredded pear with the restorative warmth of fresh ginger, to give your morning porridge a kick. I like to top mine with pecans and a drizzle of agave. If ...
The Nourish Bowl
Yesterday was a fast day (I follow 5:2 & wrote about it here if you're interested) and I spent most of my evening scrolling through page after page of Deliciously Ella, dreaming about what I could cook up today. Inspired by the endless bowls of goodness she creates, I had a go at making my own for lunch today, to take into uni with ...