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Lavender and Lovage Food and Travel from Home and Abroad
- Exploring Wine Regions: How To Document Your Travelsby Karen Burns-Booth on 10th October 2024 at 9:51 am
Exploring Wine Regions: How To Document Your Travels In A Digital Magazine – Blending photos & stories into an interactive publication. Exploring Wine Regions: How To Document Your Travels In A Digital Magazine Travelling through wine regions offers a unique blend of adventure, culture, and sensory delight. Imagine wandering through rolling vineyards, tasting world-class wines, and meeting passionate winemakers. Capturing these experiences and sharing them in a digital magazine allows you to relive your journey and invite others to join you virtually. Continue reading Exploring Wine Regions: How To Document Your Travels at […]
- How to keep your Garden Neat and Tidy during the Winterby Karen Burns-Booth on 9th October 2024 at 9:28 am
How to keep your Garden Neat and Tidy during the Winter – Here are a few tips on how to keep your garden neat and tidy during the winter. As the summer months fade, and the colder weather is well and truly here; wherever you are, you probably won’t be spending as much time in your garden as you were before – unless, of course, you’re lucky enough to live in warmer climates all year round. Continue reading How to keep your Garden Neat and Tidy during the Winter at Lavender and Lovage.
- How to have the Perfect Countryside Breakby Karen Burns-Booth on 7th October 2024 at 3:49 pm
How to have the Perfect Countryside Break – There’s something about a countryside break that just can’t be beat There’s something about a countryside break that just can’t be beaten. Spending time with your friends and family in the great outdoors, getting a chance to just be at one with nature and take a step back from the stresses of modern day life. Too often in today’s world we are just sitting in front of a screen, whereas a break away from this can do us no end of good. Continue reading How to have the Perfect Countryside Break at Lavender and Lovage.
- Vintage BeRo Cheese Sconesby Karen Burns-Booth on 4th October 2024 at 1:56 pm
Today’s recipe for Vintage BeRo Cheese Scones is an amended 1960’s BeRo recipe that I have been making for years. A Family Recipe from an Old BeRo Cookbook Today’s recipe for Vintage BeRo Cheese Scones is an amended BeRo recipe that I have been making for years – they rise spectacularly and have a light and flaky crumb. Serve these as part of a Sunday tea, as I did last week, or any supper of family weekday tea – they are delicious served with soup and stew too. Continue reading Vintage BeRo Cheese Scones at Lavender and Lovage.
- Coping with Long Trips Abroadby Karen Burns-Booth on 3rd October 2024 at 8:08 am
Coping with Long Trips Abroad – Even if you love travelling, there are of parts of the experience which can often be quite tiring. Coping with Long Trips Abroad – Even if you love travelling, there are of parts of the experience which can often be quite tiring. With that in mind, it might be worth thinking about some of the things you can do to survive long trips abroad, making the experience easier than you think. Continue reading Coping with Long Trips Abroad at Lavender and Lovage.
Veggie Desserts Find Vegetarian Recipes and Vegan Recipes Celebrating Vegetables, from Dinner to Dessert!
- Pumpkin Spice Syrupby Kate Hackworthy on 8th October 2024 at 2:52 pm
Make this simple Pumpkin Spice Syrup in under 15 minutes for a sweet, warmly spiced flavor boost. Perfect for fall drinks, desserts, latte and more! There’s something undeniably comforting about the flavors of pumpkin spice—warm, sweet, and full of fall taste. This pumpkin spice syrup is an easy and delicious way to bring those familiar... Read More Pumpkin Spice Syrup © Veggie Desserts.
- Persian Lentilsby Kate Hackworthy on 3rd October 2024 at 6:38 am
Try these aromatic Persian lentils, with turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin. It’s an easy recipe that makes a nourishing and hearty side dish for meal prep or weeknight dinners. If you're looking for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal that doesn’t require endless ingredients, Persian lentils are a perfect option. This dish combines the earthiness of... Read More Persian Lentils © Veggie Desserts.
- Brown Sugar Syrupby Kate Hackworthy on 1st October 2024 at 1:33 pm
This simple Brown Sugar Syrup adds a deep caramel-like sweetness to drinks, pancakes, and desserts. Ready in under 15 minutes! Brown sugar syrup is a staple in my kitchen because it’s so versatile and incredibly easy to make. With just two ingredients—brown sugar and water—you can whip up a smooth, caramel-like syrup that enhances everything... Read More Brown Sugar Syrup © Veggie Desserts.
- Creamy Roasted Butternut Beansby Kate Hackworthy on 24th September 2024 at 11:39 am
Butternut Beans is a simple, one-pan main or side dish combining roasted butternut squash and tender cannellini beans in a smoky, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a cozy, nourishing side. If you’re looking for a cozy, comforting dish that’s easy to make yet full of flavor, this Butternut Beans recipe might be... Read More Creamy Roasted Butternut Beans © Veggie Desserts.
- Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Chocolate Glazeby Kate Hackworthy on 19th September 2024 at 2:35 pm
These Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Chocolate Glaze are the perfect fall treat—light, fluffy, and full of warm spices, with a rich, chocolatey glaze. There’s something irresistible about pumpkin-spiced baked goods, especially when they’re paired with a chocolate glaze! These Baked Pumpkin Donuts hit all the right notes—warm, comforting, and indulgent, with fall spice and sweetness.... Read More Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Chocolate Glaze © Veggie Desserts.
Nadia's Healthy Kitchen Healthier, mainly plant-based recipes
- Date Recipesby Nadia on 3rd October 2024 at 4:17 pm
Looking for some easy date recipes that are healthier and easy to make? Then you're in the right place! I've always been a massive fan of using dates in desserts. I grew up in the Middle East where dates are a staple in every household. I ate them almost everyday without fail, not that you'd [...] The post Date Recipes appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Tahini Chocolate Ballsby Nadia on 25th September 2024 at 4:13 pm
Looking for a snack that’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrition? Enter tahini chocolate balls - a delightful blend of rich, chocolatey goodness and the creamy nuttiness of tahini, all wrapped into bite-sized, nutrient-dense treats. These little power balls are perfect for busy mornings, post-workout recovery, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Why I love [...] The post Tahini Chocolate Balls appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Crispy Rice Saladby Nadia on 12th September 2024 at 3:34 pm
This crispy rice salad is is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crunchy baked rice with a medley of fresh vegetables and zesty flavours. The crispy texture of the rice contrasts beautifully with soft, juicy ingredients like cucumbers, edamame beans and avocado. With a tangy, sweet, salty and spicy dressing that adds a beautiful [...] The post Crispy Rice Salad appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Cottage Cheese Cheesecakeby Nadia on 3rd September 2024 at 3:52 pm
This cottage cheese cheesecake is a healthier take on a classic New York style cheesecake. It has a lovely creamy texture and is not overly sweet like your typical cheesecake tends to be. Made with fat-free cottage cheese and Greek yoghurt and much less sugar. The perfect lighter alternative when you're craving cheesecake, but want [...] The post Cottage Cheese Cheesecake appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Scrambled Oats Recipeby Nadia on 30th August 2024 at 4:31 pm
If you're bored of your morning bowl of porridge or plate of scrambled eggs, why not mix the two together and try making this scrambled oats recipe. You get the best of both worlds - the taste of your sweet bowl of porridge oats with the texture of scrambled eggs. A hearty and satisfying breakfast [...] The post Scrambled Oats Recipe appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
The Veg Space easy vegan recipes
- Microwave Porridge: Four Easy Flavoursby Kate Ford on 20th October 2022 at 4:12 pm
This very easy microwave porridge is such a delicious and nutritious way to start the day. Choose your favourite from four flavour variations. 🍴 Why you will love this recipe Porridge is so easy to make in the microwave - there's no need to buy individual sachets, just follow the simple steps below for a... The post Microwave Porridge: Four Easy Flavours appeared first on The Veg Space.
- Creamy Chickpea and Lentil Curryby Kate Ford on 29th September 2022 at 12:07 pm
This rich and creamy chickpea and lentil curry is hearty, filling and ready in 20 minutes! A delicious weeknight dinner from storecupboard ingredients. 🍴 Why you will love this recipe A quick and easy weeknight dinner that's delicious, nutritious, and made from ingredients you probably already have in the cupboard.... what's not to love?! This... The post Creamy Chickpea and Lentil Curry appeared first on The Veg Space.
- Aubergine Dip with tahiniby Kate Ford on 28th September 2022 at 10:19 am
This deliciously creamy aubergine dip with tahini is so easy to make, with a deep, smoky flavour. The aubergines can be cooked in an oven, grill BBQ or air-fryer. 🍴 Why you will love this recipe Aubergine dip is a creamy and delicious addition to a mezze platter, with warm pitta bread and crunchy, raw... The post Aubergine Dip with tahini appeared first on The Veg Space.
- Creamy Green Lentil Dahlby Kate Ford on 26th September 2022 at 5:08 pm
This creamy and delicious green lentil dahl is packed with flavour and nutritious too. It freezes really well, so is ideal for batch cooking. 🍴 Why you will love this recipe We eat dahl at least once a week in our house - it is cheap, easy to make, nutritious and most importantly really delicious... The post Creamy Green Lentil Dahl appeared first on The Veg Space.
- Yaki Soba (Wagamama Copycat)by Kate Ford on 20th September 2022 at 1:39 pm
A Japanese stir-fried noodle dish, Yaki Soba has a deliciously sweet and sour sauce. This Wagamama copycat version takes just 30 minutes to make! 🍴 Why you will love this recipe Yaki Soba is a traditional Japanese stir-fried noodle dish, made popular here in the UK by Wagamama restaurants. I'm a huge fan, and have... The post Yaki Soba (Wagamama Copycat) appeared first on The Veg Space.
Domestic Gothess Recipes from a domestic gothess.
- Small Batch Vegan Christmas Cakeby Hannah on 3rd October 2024 at 11:25 am
Small batch vegan Christmas cake - if you don't have a lot of people to feed but still want a delicious home-made Christmas cake then this recipe is for you! It makes a small, 6 inch vegan fruit cake which is rich, moist, boozy, utterly delicious and really easy to make! It can be eaten... Read More The post Small Batch Vegan Christmas Cake appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Vegan Pumpkin Cornbreadby Hannah on 30th September 2024 at 3:40 pm
Vegan pumpkin cornbread - this quick and easy cornbread is the perfect autumn side dish for soups, stews and chilli. It is soft, fluffy, moist, tender and buttery with a mildly sweet and lightly spiced flavour and can also easily be made gluten-free. This vegan pumpkin cornbread is a delicious autumnal twist on my classic... Read More The post Vegan Pumpkin Cornbread appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Chocolate Orange Viennese Fingers (vegan)by hannah on 27th September 2024 at 8:39 am
Chocolate orange Viennese fingers - these delicious vegan biscuits are rich, delicate, crumbly and melt-in-the-mouth. Piped orange shortbread fingers are dipped in dark chocolate for an indulgent treat that is not too sweet, perfect for afternoon tea. Viennese biscuits have to be one of my absolute favourites, they are incredibly delicate and buttery, with an... Read More The post Chocolate Orange Viennese Fingers (vegan) appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Vegan Gingerbread Muffinsby Hannah on 23rd September 2024 at 5:44 pm
Vegan gingerbread muffins - these easy eggless muffins are super soft, moist and fluffy with a rich spiced treacle (molasses) flavour. They are great any time of year but especially good around bonfire night and Christmas! These vegan gingerbread muffins are really quick and simple to make in just one bowl with mostly basic storecupboard... Read More The post Vegan Gingerbread Muffins appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Vegan Pumpkin Crumb Cakeby Hannah on 16th September 2024 at 12:37 pm
Vegan pumpkin crumb cake - an extra moist, soft, spiced pumpkin cake with a crunchy pecan crumble topping; it is so easy to make and so delicious! This recipe uses a whole tin of pumpkin puree and is the perfect cake for Autumn! One annoying thing about a lot of pumpkin cake recipes is that... Read More The post Vegan Pumpkin Crumb Cake appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
