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Unemployment & appearances
It is my understanding that most philosophers (and perhaps psychologists) believe 'work' promotes happiness but I think this is in the...
Mar 142 min read


Why cooking orchids?
It is so disappointing when you cook a meal and it isn't even good. So much effort goes into shopping, storing, preparing, cooking,...
Mar 113 min read


My guide to exploring Devon & Cornwall with a disability
Pasty shops make Devon and Cornwall more accessible (seriously). Plymouth Plymouth has a seafront but outside of that it is quite a...
Mar 102 min read


Kate Middleton
The United Kingdom isn't a huge place and that's easy to forget sometimes because our Royal Family is influential. I grew up middle class...
Mar 103 min read


Summer meal plan
For my first attempt at writing a meal plan I focused on trying to remind myself that vegan food doesn't have to be boring or unhealthy,...
Dec 7, 20241 min read


A plant-based kitchen?
I mentioned in a previous post that I am a failed vegan. I tried 10 years ago - for about 5 years - to be a vegan but I didn't know how...
Aug 29, 20242 min read


Unemployed but time poor
I think it goes without saying that there is a stigma around unemployment. I haven't had a job for 12 years and it is has been difficult...
Apr 19, 20241 min read


Vegan banana milkshake
I'm sure I'm not the only failed vegan around. There are so many reports of abuse & misery in animal agriculture and the debate hasn't...
Apr 11, 20241 min read


Healthy summer platters
I hadn't thought too much about how to avoid cooking altogether until I didn't have the use of a cooker for a few months a year ago. I...
Apr 11, 20241 min read


No-knead pizza
In February I uploaded a video to Instagram for no-knead pizza, but I thought it might be worth explaining a bit more about it now given...
Apr 10, 20242 min read


Breakfast bake
The protein powder and Nesquik powder keep this bake from breaking apart. It doesn't seem to need much sugar since it has fruit on top....
Feb 9, 20241 min read


4-ingredient rocky road
I like the fact that this recipe uses milk instead of butter and golden syrup. This might be too plain for some but it's really gooey,...
Feb 7, 20241 min read


Pressure cooker mixed vegetable soup
I would recommend including roasted butternut squash/pumpkin in this recipe. 1 tbsp oil 2 cups finely diced vegetables: onion, leeks,...
Feb 6, 20241 min read


Simple mushroom soup
Try this recipe if you need a straightforward but delicious soup. I use a pressure cooker to make most soups (more to come) but don't be...
Feb 5, 20241 min read
Behind Cooking Orchids
Cooking can be overwhelming for tired people. Here are some recipes that are easy to shop for and simple to follow.
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