Vegan

No meat, dairy, eggs, honey or other animal products. Just pure veggie goodness.

I’m not vegan but I have friends and family who are and I know some of you, my readers, are too so I try my best to give you a good range of yummy treats, both meals and desserts.

What to do with…LEMONS

Posted on July 15, 2008

$All it\'s bits are edible - yum!$

What to do with… is a new series I’m starting. Each segment will feature one of my favourite ingredients with a list of simple ways to use it. I’d love for everyone to join in and add their recipe idea or tip in the comments.

The plan is to build up a nice long list to be bookmarked and referred to when we have the particular ingredient on hand. What to do with… ingredients will also be featured on the recipe page for quick reference. So here goes! (more…)

Nothing beets organic vegetables

Posted on June 18, 2008

[Organic roasted beetroot with vegan coriander pesto]

I’ve just recently started getting a new organic veggie box delivered but decided to wait a few weeks to make sure that it was fabulous before mentioning it here.

So I’m very pleased to report that after only 3 deliveries they’ve got me hook, line and sinker – Doorstep Organics is great! It’s run by a super friendly husband and wife team and the produce is absolutely stunning and reasonably priced – but most importantly it tastes delicious! (more…)

Small on size, but big on taste

Posted on May 9, 2008

[Roasted baby eggplants with mustard vinaigrette]

[Raw baby eggplants]

UPDATE 01/06/08: This canape has been entered into the Monthly Mingle competition! Which was started by Meeta from the blog What’s for lunch honey? (I love that name!). This month it’s being hosted by Mansi from the blog Fun With Food, so hop on over there and check out all the entries.

I saw these at the vegetable market and I couldn’t resist. I’m a big fan of miniature vegies and especially love the vibrant purple colour of these baby eggplants. It’s such a shame that the colour doesn’t keep when you roast them. Maybe next time I’ll try steaming them to preserve it. (more…)