Urban permaculture, local food + sustainable living blog.

The best ever homemade Indian spiced chai

Spiced chai is possibly the most delicious of teas. And this seven-spice recipe is the most delicious version of this delicious tea. True!

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.