Tag: Vegan

FOOD
The Simplest Daal
I have a deep appreciation for meals such as this daal and it amazes me every time how with a few simple (and cheap) ingredients you can achieve such a beautifully vibrant and nutritious dish. We eat this weekly in some form or other- sometimes crowned with a fried egg or leftover sweet potato or ...
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FOOD
Easy Oven-Baked Butternut Falafel
Falafel is a big lunchtime staple in our house and whilst I'm sure most of you are thinking that making your own falafel sounds a bit of a faff I really promise you these aren’t. I usually roast the butternut and onions whilst I'm cooking something else and then basically all you need is to ...
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FOOD
Smokey baba ghanoush -- the perfect quick snack!
I love everything about dips -- not only are there endless flavour combinations but they are also packed full of nutrients and hugely versatile. They make the perfect quick snack but also have the potential to transform simple vegetables or meat into the most beautiful meal. I always try to have one or two in ...
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FOOD
Vegetable Bolognese, seriously delicious and packed full of vegetables!
This ragu is seriously, seriously delicious, packed full of vegetables and extremely straightforward to make - in fact its one of my chuck it all into the pot and pop it in the oven recipes! I've never been that convinced with vegetable bolognese in the past but this recipe has completely converted me. It’s also ...
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RECIPES
5 tips for substituting dairy out of baking recipes
Do you have tried-and-tested baking recipes that you love, but that contain dairy when you need to bake for a non-dairy eating friend / family? Have you tried substituting ingredients in the past, but the recipe has ended disastrously? Rest easy, I’ve been in this position for years, working for clients who demand a recipe ...
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RECIPES
Cauliflower Tikka Masala -- oven-baked in 30 minutes
This recipe combines two of my favourite things: Indian spices and oven-baking! The recipe uses a very straightforward homemade curry paste which might sound a bit daunting and time intensive but I assure you this is super easy, ready in 5 minutes and so worth it! You could substitute in other vegetables such as pumpkin ...
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CHRISTMAS RECIPES
Bee's plant-based gingerbread cookie cottage DIY
If you fancy some festive DIY, but need a recipe and set of instructions that are failsafe, then I've got just the project for you! This little gingerbread cottage measures around 1ocm cubed, so its a dinky, cute manageable size...albeit one that could just about be snaffled in one go... Over the years, I've made ...
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CHRISTMAS RECIPES
A lighter, zingier, festive fruit cake
Hello baking friends, Deep dark, boozy traditional fruitcakes are not my cup of tea...and if you feel the same, then this recipe is just for you! Its a lighter, zingier, fresher take on a traditional Christmas-style fruit cake, and it factors in lots of dried tropical fruits, like pineapple, papaya, finds, apricots and cherries, for ...
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INTERVIEWS
5 Questions with Maya Simler from PLAYin CHOC
I have rarely encountered a person with such an international life as Maya. Reading the answers to our 5 questions below, it became clear that she really has worked and lived in so many places! Maya currently lives in London with her husband and two boys. She's the brainchild behind her amazing brand PLAYin CHOC, ...
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RECIPES
Bee’s vegan peanut butter and jam cookies -- delish and full of protein!
These crunchy, cute-looking little nut butter cookies are great (read easy) ones to bake with a small person, and the dough can easily be frozen, meaning that you are only ever about 20 minutes away from a warm, protein-packed sweet treat. The peanut butter I've used can be replaced by any other seed (try sunflower ...
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RECIPES
Funny little face cookies (from 'Bee's Brilliant Biscuits')
Many summers ago, when we organised one of our first ShopUps in London, we had the cutest personalised ShopUp cookies made by Bee's Bakery. Fast forward five years and Bee now has a baby, published two recipe books and specializes in plant-based and allergy friendly bakes! This girl has been busy! Because we all love ...
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RECIPES
Carrot Salad -- a perfect Spring & Easter dish for the family
I have been craving carrots this pregnancy. Interesting, huh? But instead of my usual carrot sticks with lunch, I decided to try something new. And this salad is ready in just a few minutes and is undoubtedly the Best Carrot Salad EVER! Packed with tonnes of healthy items, it is simply delicious and nutritious. Also ...
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EAT
Deliciously Ella -- plant-based food in delis across London
There are now three Deliciously Ella delis across London, all serving delicious and wholesome, plant-based food and drinks.  We visited the Weighhouse Street Deli, which is located on a quiet corner just off busy Oxford Street, and it was the perfect spot to grab a healthy meal away from the crowds whilst in central London. ...
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SHOPUP
Deliciously Ella at the ShopUp this Sunday and Monday!
One by one, our team has been trickling into London to prepare for our ShopUp event this Sunday and Monday. Esther and I arrived yesterday... waiting eagerly for Emilie to get into town today! Excitement has been high! Today, Esther and I headed to the Deliciously Ella cafe for an early lunch, where we got to meet ...
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8 months ago
Homemade Happy Halloween bunting made from stamps! So simple with a few materials and so effective too! Craft link in bio.
8 months ago
One week until Halloween… we can’t wait to make our traditional Brown Butter Maple Pecan Popcorn! Link in bio.
8 months ago
Make your own super-sized spiderwebs!!! Just paper & scissors. Decorations, games, and fun to follow! Spin the spider on the spiderweb even. Link in bio to make this amazingness!
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Sustainable halloween costumes – dressing up capsule tips! See our archive post, link in bio. We love this one!
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Two autumn bakes to warm up the soul, see our new post, link in bio.
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Slow Sunday = simple and relaxing leaf rubbings. All you need are some leaves (very newly picked or pressed ones), think copy paper, and a writing tool. Make tjem@into cards to send to loved ones. ️ Link in bio for full post.
8 months ago
The best way to avoid pre-bought Halloween costumes that aren’t environmentally friendly… make your own! But finding the time is another thing. So why don’t you make superhero leaf masks this year. Go for a walk. Collect leaves. Press them this weekend, and then decorate them in a week or so. What a great way to embrace Autumn and have fun! Totally free too. Your superpower, a creative & cool solution! 🦸‍️ 🦸‍️ 🦸‍️🦸‍️🦸‍️ Link in bio from @soloskates lovely post a few years ago!
8 months ago
Pretty sure pumpkin season is in full effect. Try our Pumpkin Laksa, yum!
8 months ago
Do you know our gorgeous #babyccinoboutiques ? This one, MookieMerino offers a premium and luxurious baby sleep bag made of pure organic merino wool. @mookiemerino is award-winning sleeping bag is perfect for all four seasons, lightweight, safe, extremely soft on the skin and unisex.
8 months ago
Here’s a video of our latest ShopUp in East London (shot and edited by our lovely and talented friend Nadine Brandt). It encapsulates the ShopUp atmosphere really, really well, and it makes us so excited for the next one!
4 years ago
Our beautiful new book, '9 months: A month by month guide to pregnancy' for the family to share, is AVAILABLE NOW! You can order it here: UK: http://amzn.to/2n6eCT7 / US: http://amzn.to/2nVWOZo / AUS: http://bit.ly/2nDYggy
5 years ago
Check out our new book! 9 months: A month by month guide to pregnancy for the family to share. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY HERE: UK: http://amzn.to/2n6eCT7 / US: http://amzn.to/2nVWOZo / AUS: http://bit.ly/2nDYggy
5 years ago
Check out the cool vibes of our Shop Up event in London in December!
5 years ago
Our 2nd live shopping event in Brooklyn was amazing! Great shopping, delicious treats, tons of kids activities and a super cool family photo booth!
5 years ago
Esther shows us her recipe for delicious mint syrup.
5 years ago
Our live shopping event in London at Chelsea Old Town Hall in 2015 was a big success and so much fun.
5 years ago
Here we show you how to harvest rhubarb from the garden, and make it into a delicious compote. If you make oatmeal at the same time, you have made a delicious and nutritious breakfast that your family will love! (Ours do!)
5 years ago
This gym bag is such a fun and easy project, also for beginners this is a nice sewing project. Esther, Emilie and the kids had so much fun going to the market choosing all the supplies. The fabrics from Little Cube are the cutest!
6 years ago
Our first live shopping event in Brooklyn was a great success. We loved seeing the best boutiques under one roof, combined with great food and fun activities...and some dancing! Hope to see everyone this year again on September 18th & 19th at 501 Union, 501 Union Street in Brooklyn.
6 years ago