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Beetroot tartar (Vegan, GF)

By , January 10, 2021

‘At birth we are red-faced, round, intense, pure. The crimson fire of universal consciousness burns in us. Gradually, however, we are devoured by our parents, gulped by schools, chewed up by peers, swallowed by social institutions, wolfed by bad habits, and gnawed by age; and by that time we have been digested, cow style, in

Hemp Milk (Vegan, GF)

By , January 3, 2021

‘Because we cannot scrub our inner body, we need to learn a few skills to help cleanse our tissues, organs and mind. This is the art of Ayurveda.’ Happy New Year from Plant to Table. Wishing you and yours love, light, laughter and good health in 2021.  If you are ready to cleanse 2020, this

Pumpkin Seeds

By , December 27, 2020

‘A seed neither fears light nor darkness, but uses both to grow’ Seeds and nuts are something I try and integrate into almost every meal. They are high in protein, selenium, iron and omega-3 fatty acids. They support the immune system, your hormones, your heart and brain. Flax, chia, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts

Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Soup (Vegan, Gluten Free)

By , December 20, 2020

‘A well spent day brings happy sleep’ – Leonardo da Vinci This is a soup that I love to have when I get home in the evening. It is easy on the digestion, satiating and promotes a good night’s sleep.  Pumpkins have long been used as a natural sedative, due to the relatively high content

Khao Yum Dressing & Peanut Dipping Sauce (Vegan, GF)

By , December 13, 2020

‘Live your life, by a compass, not a clock’ I love to travel to different places, to learn about new cultures, histories, language and food. For me food represents all of these things, and to understand the food, can give a deeper understanding of the culture.  This pandemic has paused travel plans for most people,

Kunde (Peanut Curry) Vegan, GF

By , December 5, 2020

This is a classic Kenyan dish. It is fragrant, grounding and flavour packed. It’s filling, vegan and when combined with rice provides a complete protein.  Black-eyed beans are a favourite of mine, as my grandma used to cook them in a deep tomato, onion gravy (recipe also on the blog), once a week. They are

Kaya (Sweet Potato Coconut Custard) – Vegan, GF

By , November 28, 2020

‘Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom’ This is a vegan version of an Asian coconut jam, typically had for breakfast in Singapore and Malaysia. It is normally made with eggs, sugar and pandan leaves, served on toast slathered in salted butter

Pecan Pie (Vegan)

By , November 22, 2020

‘Stress can not exist in the presence of a pie’ With thanksgiving round the corner, I thought it would be good to give you a class dish. This pecan pie is sweet, indulgent and delicious. The pecans are baked twice and so makes your home smell warm and inviting for hours. I like to make

Maple Glazed Pumpkin Donuts (Vegan)

By , November 14, 2020

‘As you ramble on through life, whatever be your goal, keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole’ With fall in the air, pumpkins are abundant. They are perfect for the autumn as they are grounding and nutritive. They contain high levels of beta carotene, vitamin C, E and tryptophan. Tryptophan helps

Banana and Chocolate Swirl (Vegan)

By , November 7, 2020

‘A little bit of sweetness can drown out a whole lot of bitterness’ Is there anything better than the combination of the banana and chocolate?  It’s a classic on the BBQ, makes a wonderful milkshake and a sumptuous banana bread. This banana bread is vegan. The banana and milk supply the moisture, the flour acts