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Continue reading →: Vegan Custard / Iced SlicesVegan Custard / Iced Slices Whether you know it as a custard slice, iced slice, or even a vanilla slice – this lovely retro bake is well worth revisiting. I have such fond memories of weekend outings with my grandparents. Transported by my Grandad’s green Vauxhall Viva, and armed with…
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Continue reading →: Vegan Frangelico TiramisuVegan Frangelico Tiramisu Tiramisu was probably the most sophisticated thing I ever ate as a teen. It was the glamorous choice on any menu, and the phase when it was considered naff – alongside Black Forest Gateau – passed me by entirely. Despite my soft spot for tiramisu, I’d never…
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Continue reading →: Vegan Torta Gianduia (Chocolate Hazelnut Cake)Long-term readers of this blog will know that I love a Eurovision-inspired bake, and this one is a belter! Researching the host country’s traditional recipes and deciding which one to use can take some time – but not this year, as Eurovision is beamed live to your tellybox from Turin,…
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Continue reading →: Veganising Nigella: The Chocolate Malteser CakeVeganising Nigella: The Chocolate Malteser Cake We did it! We finally left London and swapped our apartment for a house near the sea. We had considered leaving the capital many times over the years but lockdown gave us the final nudge we needed. Despite occasionally forgetting that I no longer…
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Continue reading →: Vegan Black Forest TrifleIt’s about time I posted a recipe for trifle. The UK’s scorching heatwave has eased now, but it’s still summer and nothing beats a chilled dessert. If you’re bored of Calipos and can muster a little strength in the kitchen, I promise this trifle will be worth the effort!…
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Continue reading →: Vegan Jammy Ripple Loaf CakeVegan Jammy Ripple Loaf Cake Moving house is a drag, isn’t it? Especially when the process is hindered, and the inevitable upheaval is delayed; in our case, due to the sale falling through. Back to the drawing board. As anyone who has sold a property will testify, one of the…
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Continue reading →: Veganising Nigella: Chocolate Peanut Butter CakeThere is a tantalising and nerve-wracking sense of change in the air as I write. This recipe might just be my last blog post written in London as we are about to sell up and move to Wales. A bit of a homecoming, if you will, as my husband and…
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Continue reading →: Coconut & Pumpkin Spice Lentil Soup – VeganIt’s been a little while since my last recipe post but I have a really delicious one for you today. I first experimented with this idea back in the depths of summer when it wasn’t nearly as warmly received as it is now that the cold, dark days are here…
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Continue reading →: Peanut Butter & Jam CupcakesPeanut butter flavoured anything is my little girl’s idea of heaven – after chocolate of course. She’s crazy for these delicious little cuties, and so am I! Cupcakes are quick and easy to make and always look pretty impressive with their swirl of tooth-achingly sweet buttercream icing. You can whip…
