Boo! What’s the scariest thing at this time of year? The inevitable consumerism that comes at Halloween. What could be scarier than the consumerism we are bombarded with by every shop, advert and Instagram post? With an estimated 50% of the UK spending money on Halloween, or 85% if we look at parents with childrenContinue reading “Halloween Consumerism”
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Circular Nature
Autumn is my favourite time of year. I love being bundled up in jumpers and scarves without it being absolutely freezing, I love the food, I love those chilly but sunny walks, I love it all. But one other thing I love is that we can see nature at work. The leaves turn brown andContinue reading “Circular Nature”
Periods: Attitudes and Materials
This week is Environmenstrual Week, so what better time to talk about the history of period products. A lot of conventional period products are now made mostly of plastic, but was this always the case? And, is there a reason that this area of health care is often neglected, leaving many in period poverty, whenContinue reading “Periods: Attitudes and Materials”
Apple Meatballs Recipe
It’s another seasonal recipe! This is a recipe I can take no credit for, because it’s one that my boyfriend introduced me to that has become a personal favourite. He makes it with pork, but it works really well with meatless mince and is a nice way for me to enjoy the foods I eatContinue reading “Apple Meatballs Recipe”
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”
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”
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”
Waste Makes Waste 