Rhubarb Simple Syrup

It's rhubarb season! I love rhubarb, and it's basically a weed, which can make it pretty easy to get your hands on some. I've got a friend with an oversized patch in the backyard that I've been told I'm welcome to raid at any time. I've got two batches already, and...

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Perfection is not an Option

My current mantra. This is what’s getting me through the day. This is what’s getting this post online. I know it's not a new idea, but it's resonating with me now. I read it in a blog post on The Zero-Waste Chef and it struck me and has really helped me stay motivated...

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Homemade Vegan Pepperoni

It's time for the first instalment of what I'm making for dinner: Vegan Pepperoni Pizza! We love homemade pizza and I make it almost every week. And when I say homemade, I'm not kidding around. I make my own (sourdough) pizza crust, my own pizza sauce and my own vegan...

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DIY Toothpaste Alternative

I stopped using toothpaste over a year ago.   WHAT?! Hold on, I didn't say I stopped brushing my teeth, I just stopped using toothpaste.   WHY?! Good question, pretend person, thank you for asking! Why I stopped buying toothpaste and started making my own...

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Cranberry Apple Chutney

I've been putting off making veggie sausages and mashed potatoes with gravy since we used up the last of my mom's homemade chutney. Seriously, chutney is the best condiment to have with vegan bangers and mash. I have also had a bag of frozen cranberries in my freezer...

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