Musings on permaculture, food + sustainable living.
Peanut butter cookie batter bliss balls
Vegan and refined-sugar-free, these peanut butter bliss balls take just 15 minutes to make and require absolutely zero cooking.
Spiced choc banana bliss balls
Raw vegan choc banana bliss balls packed with protein-rich walnuts and chia seeds and naturally sweetened with agave syrup and dates.
Homemade soap, the traditional Castile way
A Spanish grandmother shares her traditional recipe for homemade soap from Spain's Castilla-La Mancha region, the original home of the popular Castile soap.
Protein-packed pumpkin and sweet potato soup
A hearty vegan pumpkin and sweet potato soup super-charged with three – yes, three! – additional sources of protein.
Eggplant, oregano and white bean pizza
Cheese-free and yet oh so delicious, this vegan pizza is protein-rich with a creamy white bean paste base, topped with eggplant and oregano flakes.
Traditional Polish Chlodnik or chilled beetroot soup
A vegan version of Poland's traditional cold beetroot soup, Chlodnik, plus some musings on the importance of genuine friendships.
Gazpacho with a (watermelon) twist
A twist on the classic Spanish chilled soup, this rich and refreshing watermelon gazpacho makes the perfect first course on a sweltering hot day.
Natural homemade laundry detergent powder
Learn how to make your own all-natural homemade laundry detergent powder and ditch the nasty chemicals of store-bought laundry soaps for good.
Protein-packed strawberry peanut butter smoothie
A delicious yet deceptively healthy vegan strawberry peanut butter smoothie packed full of protein-rich flaxseeds and tofu.
Valencian oven-baked rice or arroz al horno
A simple and hearty recipe for arroz al horno or oven-baked rice, a traditional Spanish dish from the mountains near Valencia.
French king cake or ‘galette des rois’
A vegan version of the traditional French King Cake, made for the Epiphany holiday – and gifted to us by our couch surfing hosts during a stay at Lyon.
Juan’s homemade vegan Nutella, or Juanutella
An easy homemade Nutella recipe that's handily also vegan, healthier and – I think – just as good as the original.
Roast veggies with white beans, coriander and mustard
A super simple way to turn roasted veggies into a full meal that's full of protein and tastes yum too.
Canarian baby potatoes with red or green ‘mojo’ sauce
Spice up your 'papas arrugadas' (boiled baby potatoes) with green or red 'mojo', a Gran Canarian sauce with delicious African spice influences.
Slovakian vegetarian goulash
A thick and hearty vegetarian goulash recipe from the mountains of Slovakia + some thoughts from my time couch surfing there.
