Category Archives: Gluten-free

Chocolate Orange Oatmeal and Personalised Vintage Cutlery #Giveaway

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Poppy

Breakfast is definitely the meal I struggle with the most. I’ve never been a regular breakfast eater and would be more likely to skip straight to lunch or have brunch instead.

Posted in Gluten-free, vegan | Tagged breakfast, chocolate, dairy free, diet, egg-free, food, gluten free, health, healthy, oats, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 52 Comments

Indonesian Inspired Ginger Garlic Noodles

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Poppy

Now the days are colder and the dark earlier, we all seek out warming, hearty meals to soothe our chilly bodies. Traditionally, this means soups and stews, but I also love to warm up with a touch of spice in … Continue reading →

Posted in Gluten-free, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged dairy free, egg-free, food, gluten free, healthy, noodles, recipes, vegan, vegetarian | 21 Comments

Gingered Maple and Pecan Quinoa Granola

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Poppy

I’ve loved Maple and Pecan Granola since I was a child. I remember eating huge bowls of the stuff from the ‘pound shop’ as young as 7 or 8 and I still love it to this day.

Posted in breakfast, Gluten-free, vegan | Tagged breakfast, dairy free, egg-free, food, gluten free, granola, healthy, vegan, vegetarian | 15 Comments

The World’s Healthiest Colcannon

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Poppy

Colcannon, the traditional Irish potato dish of butter and cream laden mashed potatoes, laced with greens. This is truly decadent food, not to be eaten in small portions, and likely to make you need a nap after eating.

Posted in Gluten-free, Mains, Side dishes, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged dairy free, egg-free, food, gluten fee, healthy, st patricks day, vegan, vegetarian | 72 Comments

15 minute, Slice-able and Melt-able Vegan Cheese

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Poppy

Before I turned vegan, like most, I was hooked on cheese. I loved it in all forms, even the smelly blues and especially the squidgy brie’s and gooey mozzarella. I expected that I would find it extremely hard to not … Continue reading →

Posted in Gluten-free, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged cheese, dairy free, egg-free, food, gluten free, healthy, recipe, vegan, vegan cheese, vegetarian | 239 Comments

Veg Box Cake and Eating Gourmet for Less

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Poppy

I’m a well known frugal shopper, especially when it comes to food shopping yet I want delicious meals and exciting ingredients with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables at hand. I used to subscribe to a weekly organic veg box … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Gluten-free, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged baking, cake, dairy free, dessert, egg-free, food, frugal, gluten free, healthy, vegan, vegetarian | 50 Comments

Thai Yellow Noodle Soup

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Poppy

Comfort food is very defining of my cooking and eating habits and it can be both a source of great joy as well as a curse to the waistline if not managed properly, something I have been working on for … Continue reading →

Posted in Gluten-free, soup, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged comfort food, dairy free, egg-free, food, gluten free, healthy, recipe, soup, thai, vegan, vegetarian | 57 Comments

White Chocolate Glazed Beetroot and Fig Bars

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Poppy

These gloriously pink bars are akin to a blondie in texture – moist and fudgy with jammy bursts of fig laced throughout and a subtle background of fragrant coconut. The beetroot flavour doesn’t come through but adds this wonderful pink … Continue reading →

Posted in Bars and slices, Chocolate, Desserts, Fruit, Gluten-free, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged baking, dairy free, dessert, food, gluten free, healthy, recipes, vegan, vegetarian | 135 Comments

Homemade Chilli Oil

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Poppy

Now’s for another food gift that you can get made ahead easing some of the pressure in the lead up to Christmas! The sooner you make this, the more infused and delicious it will be by the time you give … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, DIY, Gifts, Gluten-free, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged Bottle, Chili pepper, chilli, CHRISTMAS, dairy free, egg-free, food, food gifts, gift, oil, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 35 Comments

Homemade Maple Ale Mustard and Sticky Sausages

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Poppy

I am now frantically planning homemade Christmas gifts. In fact, I’ve been planning for over a month now and all my supplies have been ordered and delivered and all my Christmas presents bought! I always like to buy my loved … Continue reading →