Roasted cauliflower as a vegan centrepiece has been done countless times before but I wanted to make a centrepiece with a cheap and easy to find ingredient instead of an imitation meat alternative. I also wanted it to be super easy to make and super forgiving even if you do mess up. Cauliflower is just…
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Vegan Christmas 2020: Sage Roasted Butternut with Walnut and Cranberry Crumble
A butternut side dish is pretty standard at a lot of Christmas lunches/dinners but plain mashed butternut is mad boring. This roasted butternut is spiced with sage which is exactly like peanut butter and jam; a winning combo. The butter toasted walnut and cranberry crumble adds dope texture, and the sweetness from the dried cranberries…
Am I Still Vegan?
According to the Vegan Society, “Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.” I went vegan at the beginning of 2016. My reason for doing so was plain old curiosity…
Day 18: My Go-To Energy Boosting Smoothie
So many of you are considering going vegan and I could not be more happy for you! However, with that comes the big question; “What in the hell do I eat?” The beginnings of starting the vegan journey can sometimes seem overwhelming but not to worry because I’m here to help. Here’s a crazy simple,…
Thai Style Yellow Curry Tofu Stir Fry with Sticky Coconut Jasmine Rice
13 reasons why stir fries make me happy: They’re delicious They have all the veggies They’re healthy (see 2.) They’re easy They’re quick They’re hot and spicy (if you want them to be) You can never go wrong with a stir fry They’re one of the most adaptable meals in the universe. Meaning you can…
An Unconventional Valentine’s Day
Having a significant other to celebrate Valentine’s Day with is a privilege. A privilege most of us don’t have. Coming into this “holiday” a single lady/man can sometimes be difficult depending on how much you actually care about the day. I’m going to continue assuming you care quite a bit about it but even if…
I Was Vegan For a Year and This Is What Happened
On the 25th of January 2016 I did something that would change my life forever. I became vegan. This decision was not based off some moral or profound inclination to save the animals. Nor was it to be more environmentally friendly. It was not even a choice I made because I wanted to be healthier….
Months 10, 11 and a Merry Christmas
It’s Christmas Day. Merry Christmas! I will be honest with you, for a long time I was not in the mood for Christmas. The idea of Christmas in 2016 never really dawned on me until yesterday, Christmas Eve. That can be blamed on one thing and one thing only; my jaw operation. You see, I…
Months 6 and 7
Life has been quite real recently what with exams and matric farewell, otherwise known as prom, so I never got the chance to do an update on the being vegan thing for the 6th month so today I will give you an overview of month 6 and 7. After watching the holy trinity of vegan…
Lemon and Soy Sauce Mushroom Spaghetti
It’s the last month of winter and I could not be more happy. This winter made me realise how much I actually hate winter. It’s cold, it’s difficult to get warm, indoor heating in Namibia is something that does not exist, the display of fruit and vegetables at the shops is depressing and the sun…
Vegetables Taste Good 