Category Archives: Fruit

Raspberry Vinegar

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Poppy

This fruity vinegar takes a sweet, rich balsamic to a whole new level, adding another dimension to dressings, sauces or enhancing the flavour of fresh berries. It is incredible simply drizzled as it is onto salads, acting as the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Fruit, Gifts, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged CHRISTMAS, dairy free, egg-free, food, homemade gifts, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 43 Comments

DIY Personalised Baubles and Glowing Christingles

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Poppy

Happy Thanksgiving to all celebrating today! As Christmas looms closer, I am gradually ticking preparations off my list amidst essay deadlines and exam revision. The tree is up and has, of course, been knocked over three times so far by … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, DIY, Fruit, Gifts, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged Candle, Christian, Christingle, CHRISTMAS, craft, DIY, homemade gifts, vegan, vegetarian | 11 Comments

Marzipan Pancakes with Blackberry Syrup

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Poppy

I still have a nice store of blackberries in the freezer that I’m enjoying adding to things all the time. There’s still plenty more on the bushes in the garden, but I think I’ll bypass my greedy urges and leave … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Egg-free, Fruit, pancakes, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged almond, baking, blackberry, dairy free, dessert, egg-free, Pancakes, vegan, vegetarian | 50 Comments

Chai Pear Cake

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Poppy

It’s been an exciting week for me as I began volunteering for a wildlife hospital on Monday. I have learnt so much already and just feel like I belong. The hospital is mainly treating birds and hedgehogs at the moment, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Egg-free, Fruit, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged baking, cake, dairy free, dessert, egg-free, food, Pear, recipe, tea, vegan, vegetarian | 66 Comments

DIY Apple Candles!

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Poppy

At this time of year, many of you, like me, will have more apples (and pears) than you can make apple pies, apple sauce, apple cakes, fruit salads or simply bite into. I have the extra issue that Mat is … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Fruit, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged apple, autumn, Candle, craft, DIY, fall, fruit, vegan, vegetarian | 28 Comments

Baked Vanilla Cheesecake with Blackberry Syrup

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Poppy

My blackberry foraging adventures plus garden bounty have left me, happily, with a fridge and freezer full of wild berries and I am always trying to discover new ways of using them. I’ve had cheesecake on my ever growing list … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheesecake, Desserts, Egg-free, Fruit, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged baking, blackberry, cheesecake, dairy free, egg-free, vegan, vegetarian | 111 Comments

Avocado Blueberry & Orange Muffins – Refined Fat Free

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Poppy

It’s no news that I’m obsessed with baking with avocado. Not only does it replace refined fats with unprocessed, body kind fats but also gives such a wonderful rich, moist crumb to baked goods and a very slight lime hue … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, Egg-free, Fruit, Gluten-free, Muffins, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged Avocado, baking, blueberry, breakfast, food, healthy, muffin, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 89 Comments

Mexican Baked Tofu Salad

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Poppy

This recipe was inspired by my blogging friend Celeste of Honk If You’re Vegan. If you are yet to have discovered her fantastic array of interesting posts, then get over there now, you will not be disappointed! One day back … Continue reading →

Posted in Egg-free, Fruit, Mains, salads, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged dairy free, egg-free, food, healthy, main dish, recipe, salad, tofu, vegan, vegetarian | 52 Comments

Banana Malt Muffins – A Guest Post on Until Every Cage

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Poppy

I am honoured to have written a guest post for Michelle at Until Every Cage which is up today! Until Every Cage is a gorgeous compassionate living blog which features everything from delicious recipes to vegan health information to … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, breakfast, Egg-free, Fruit, Muffins, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged baking, banana, breakfast, healthy, muffin, vegan, vegetarian | 14 Comments

Orange Frangipane Baked Peaches

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Poppy

This is a really fragrant, light dessert that packs serious flavour and comfort into the cavities of a peach. It’s all the flavour of a really delicious frangipane tart but without the calorific pastry and heavy feeling. The beauty is, … Continue reading →