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Courgette and spinach pasta

Hello! Long time no see. It’s still (somehow) summer, even though it doesn’t feel like it. So, how about a final summer recipe? This uses spinach and courgette, which are both in season in summer. This recipe serves two, but if you want more or less, have more or less! Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 handfuls ofContinue reading “Courgette and spinach pasta”

Vegan Chicken Soup

Another recipe? Soup in August? Well, sadly I’ve come down with a cold (don’t worry, it’s not covid), and I’ve been really craving chicken soup. It’s just a staple when you’re ill isn’t it? It’s warm and really satiating. So, I decided to recreate it using all vegan ingredients. It’s easy to make and notContinue reading “Vegan Chicken Soup”

Strawberry Tart

Strawberries are the fruit of summer for me – anyone else? They’re pretty easy to find over summer, you can even go and pick them yourself. My mum has always grown them, so we’re really lucky to have loads on demand. That also means that I’ve gotten pretty good at figuring out what to doContinue reading “Strawberry Tart”

How About…Offsetting?

Ah yes, a word we’re all growing more familiar with. Offsetting has become a bit of a buzzword when it comes to sustainability, with more and more people, organisations and governments using it as a tactic for reaching net zero. Sounds great right? Well, this week I’ll be discussing the two sides of offsetting toContinue reading “How About…Offsetting?”

Cucumber and Mint Drink

Hello! This week, I have a simple drink recipe for you. It’s really refreshing and the majority of the ingredients are around this time of year. Mint and cucumbers can both be harvested in summer. You can also make this drink as a gin and tonic if you like. Hopefully, you’ll have some lovely warmContinue reading “Cucumber and Mint Drink”

My New Job

So, I haven’t been posting as regularly as I normally do (sorry) because I have a new job! I thought that I’d use this opportunity to explain my new job to you and let you know what I’m getting up to. Who am I working for? I’m doing an internship with a company called Project:Continue reading “My New Job”

DIY Air freshener

Have you ever wondered whether you can make your own air freshener? Well the answer is, yes you can. Air fresheners are one source of plastic that we often ignore – if you only buy a few a year it won’t make much difference will it? Well unfortunately it is part of the 8 millionContinue reading “DIY Air freshener”

How About… Chocolate?

I think we can all agree that chocolate is a pretty universally loved food. It’s central to a lot of celebrations and events too – Valentine’s day, birthdays, Christmas, weddings, Easter etc. But is it sustainable? Short (and sad) answer – no. Chocolate is made from cocoa, which comes from a cocoa bean which isContinue reading “How About… Chocolate?”

Eating Seasonally in Summer

It’s the next instalment of the seasonal series! At the beginning of each season, I will release a guide to eating in that season. Throughout that season, I’ll release seasonal recipes, usually a savoury, a sweet and some sort of beverage or snack. I will be sticking to fruits and vegetables, but I’ll link aContinue reading “Eating Seasonally in Summer”

Seasonal Pesto

It’s time for another seasonal recipe! This time, it’s homemade pesto. I love pesto, I could eat it every day (and I pretty much did when I was at uni). Fresh pesto is really tasty, particularly when it’s getting warmer outside! I like to use this pesto for hot pasta dishes, pasta salads and toContinue reading “Seasonal Pesto”