Food & Drink

Helen Kingscott Fri, 22nd Aug 2025 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free

A delicious, flavour-packed curry that even the most avid meat-eaters will enjoy! In fact, my husband wasn't looking forward to eating this for dinner, but even he couldn't control his grin when asked if he liked it – he said it was... A delicious, flavour-packed curry that even the most avid meat-eaters will enjoy! In fact, my husband wasn't looking forward to eating this for dinner, but even he couldn't control his grin when asked if he liked it – he said it was... A delicious, flavour-packed curry that even the most avid meat-eaters will enjoy! In fact, my husband wasn't looking forward to eating this for dinner, but even he couldn't control his grin when asked if he liked it – he said it was...

Lois Barnes Mon, 21st Jul 2025 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free

Gone are the days when a salad consisted of lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Boring salads are out, and fresh, vibrant, flavourful salads are in. You may have heard of the 30 plants challenge whereby we are encouraged to consume 30 different plants... Gone are the days when a salad consisted of lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Boring salads are out, and fresh, vibrant, flavourful salads are in. You may have heard of the 30 plants challenge whereby we are encouraged to consume 30 different plants... Gone are the days when a salad consisted of lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Boring salads are out, and fresh, vibrant, flavourful salads are in. You may have heard of the 30 plants challenge whereby we are encouraged to consume 30 different plants...

Lois Barnes Sun, 20th Jul 2025 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Batch cooking

Last month, I shared my husband's recipe for a slow cooker chilli con carne that he batch cooked, so this month I'm sharing my vegetarian (vegan) version. With different dietary requirements, we find it works well to batch cook our own... Last month, I shared my husband's recipe for a slow cooker chilli con carne that he batch cooked, so this month I'm sharing my vegetarian (vegan) version. With different dietary requirements, we find it works well to batch cook our own... Last month, I shared my husband's recipe for a slow cooker chilli con carne that he batch cooked, so this month I'm sharing my vegetarian (vegan) version. With different dietary requirements, we find it works well to batch cook our own...

Lois Barnes Sat, 19th Jul 2025 at 09:00 Recipes, Baking, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Dessert

It had never occurred to me to use strawberries in a crumble before. I regularly make apple or blackberry and apple crumbles, occasionally a pear crumble, and I've even made a peach crumble (which was delicious, by the way), but I've never made one... It had never occurred to me to use strawberries in a crumble before. I regularly make apple or blackberry and apple crumbles, occasionally a pear crumble, and I've even made a peach crumble (which was delicious, by the way), but I've never made one... It had never occurred to me to use strawberries in a crumble before. I regularly make apple or blackberry and apple crumbles, occasionally a pear crumble, and I've even made a peach crumble (which was delicious, by the way), but I've never made one...

Lois Barnes Sun, 22nd Jun 2025 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Weaning

Most parents will know the struggle of getting their children to eat vegetables, and if you have a fussy eater like I do, you have my deepest sympathies! Weaning hasn't been an easy journey with my toddler, with plenty of rejection and food thrown... Most parents will know the struggle of getting their children to eat vegetables, and if you have a fussy eater like I do, you have my deepest sympathies! Weaning hasn't been an easy journey with my toddler, with plenty of rejection and food thrown... Most parents will know the struggle of getting their children to eat vegetables, and if you have a fussy eater like I do, you have my deepest sympathies! Weaning hasn't been an easy journey with my toddler, with plenty of rejection and food thrown...

Lois Barnes Wed, 21st May 2025 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Weaning

You don’t get much simpler finger food than a veggie fritter and these are particularly tasty as we’re using two sweet vegetables. This recipe is great for toddlers with intolerances as it’s vegan and gluten-free, although you... You don’t get much simpler finger food than a veggie fritter and these are particularly tasty as we’re using two sweet vegetables. This recipe is great for toddlers with intolerances as it’s vegan and gluten-free, although you... You don’t get much simpler finger food than a veggie fritter and these are particularly tasty as we’re using two sweet vegetables. This recipe is great for toddlers with intolerances as it’s vegan and gluten-free, although you...

Lois Barnes Tue, 20th May 2025 at 09:00 Recipes, Baking, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free

My son loves bananas. He’d probably eat a whole bunch every day if I let him, which means I usually end up buying at least a dozen every week with the food shop. If any of the bananas go a bit over-ripe, they normally end up being baked... My son loves bananas. He’d probably eat a whole bunch every day if I let him, which means I usually end up buying at least a dozen every week with the food shop. If any of the bananas go a bit over-ripe, they normally end up being baked... My son loves bananas. He’d probably eat a whole bunch every day if I let him, which means I usually end up buying at least a dozen every week with the food shop. If any of the bananas go a bit over-ripe, they normally end up being baked...

Lois Barnes Sun, 18th May 2025 at 09:00 Recipes, Baking, Vegan, Dairy-free, Weaning, Batch cooking

These four-ingredient oaty cookies are a perfectly simple yet wholesome snack for toddlers and young children. Made with naturally sweet banana and carrot, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats, they’re soft, nutritious, and free... These four-ingredient oaty cookies are a perfectly simple yet wholesome snack for toddlers and young children. Made with naturally sweet banana and carrot, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats, they’re soft, nutritious, and free... These four-ingredient oaty cookies are a perfectly simple yet wholesome snack for toddlers and young children. Made with naturally sweet banana and carrot, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats, they’re soft, nutritious, and free...

Helen Kingscott Fri, 21st Feb 2025 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free

These little parcels are packed with flavour and so easy to make. An ideal recipe for kids to make for mum this Mother’s Day. Ingredients: 1 x 500g block puff pastry/vegan pastry 250g closed cup chestnut mushrooms 1 tbsp olive oil 2-3... These little parcels are packed with flavour and so easy to make. An ideal recipe for kids to make for mum this Mother’s Day. Ingredients: 1 x 500g block puff pastry/vegan pastry 250g closed cup chestnut mushrooms 1 tbsp olive oil 2-3... These little parcels are packed with flavour and so easy to make. An ideal recipe for kids to make for mum this Mother’s Day. Ingredients: 1 x 500g block puff pastry/vegan pastry 250g closed cup chestnut mushrooms 1 tbsp olive oil 2-3...

Helen Kingscott Tue, 17th Dec 2024 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free

Kick off the new year with this healthy, hearty soup. It’ll warm you up on winter days, and is easy enough to whip up if you need lunch in a hurry. Why not double the recipe and put some portions in the freezer for another day? ... Kick off the new year with this healthy, hearty soup. It’ll warm you up on winter days, and is easy enough to whip up if you need lunch in a hurry. Why not double the recipe and put some portions in the freezer for another day? ... Kick off the new year with this healthy, hearty soup. It’ll warm you up on winter days, and is easy enough to whip up if you need lunch in a hurry. Why not double the recipe and put some portions in the freezer for another day? ...

Helen Kingscott Wed, 28th Aug 2024 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

A great recipe for a simple midweek meal. Double up the ingredients and enjoy the leftovers for your lunch! Ingredients: Serves 4-6 650g sweet potatoes 1 large onion 2 garlic cloves, or use lazy garlic Pinch of chilli flakes 2 tbsp olive... A great recipe for a simple midweek meal. Double up the ingredients and enjoy the leftovers for your lunch! Ingredients: Serves 4-6 650g sweet potatoes 1 large onion 2 garlic cloves, or use lazy garlic Pinch of chilli flakes 2 tbsp olive... A great recipe for a simple midweek meal. Double up the ingredients and enjoy the leftovers for your lunch! Ingredients: Serves 4-6 650g sweet potatoes 1 large onion 2 garlic cloves, or use lazy garlic Pinch of chilli flakes 2 tbsp olive...

Helen Kingscott Mon, 18th Dec 2023 at 09:00 Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free

Start the new year with a healthy and hearty recipe that couldn’t be simpler to make. Ingredients: 300g cauliflower 1 medium onion 1 red chilli pepper 2 cloves garlic or use lazy garlic A few strands of lazy ginger 4 tablespoons red... Start the new year with a healthy and hearty recipe that couldn’t be simpler to make. Ingredients: 300g cauliflower 1 medium onion 1 red chilli pepper 2 cloves garlic or use lazy garlic A few strands of lazy ginger 4 tablespoons red... Start the new year with a healthy and hearty recipe that couldn’t be simpler to make. Ingredients: 300g cauliflower 1 medium onion 1 red chilli pepper 2 cloves garlic or use lazy garlic A few strands of lazy ginger 4 tablespoons red...

Helen Kingscott Mon, 30th Oct 2023 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Christmas

This would make a lovely main for Christmas day or another festive occasion. You can use any vegetables you like – even sprouts! Ingredients: ½ butternut squash 1 leek 300g chestnut mushrooms 1 large potato 1 large carrot Small... This would make a lovely main for Christmas day or another festive occasion. You can use any vegetables you like – even sprouts! Ingredients: ½ butternut squash 1 leek 300g chestnut mushrooms 1 large potato 1 large carrot Small... This would make a lovely main for Christmas day or another festive occasion. You can use any vegetables you like – even sprouts! Ingredients: ½ butternut squash 1 leek 300g chestnut mushrooms 1 large potato 1 large carrot Small...

Helen Kingscott Wed, 22nd Feb 2023 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Mother's Day

Make a tasty pizza for Mother’s Day! Make the dough from scratch or pick up a pizza base mix from your local shop, then add your mum’s favourite toppings. Ingredients: For the base (makes 2 pizzas) 300g strong bread flour 1 tsp... Make a tasty pizza for Mother’s Day! Make the dough from scratch or pick up a pizza base mix from your local shop, then add your mum’s favourite toppings. Ingredients: For the base (makes 2 pizzas) 300g strong bread flour 1 tsp... Make a tasty pizza for Mother’s Day! Make the dough from scratch or pick up a pizza base mix from your local shop, then add your mum’s favourite toppings. Ingredients: For the base (makes 2 pizzas) 300g strong bread flour 1 tsp...