Homemade Play Dough (with beetroot and turmeric!)

by Hannah // 7th February 2017 // No Comments

It’s been bitterly cold today, so the littlest chickpea and I abandoned our original plans and looked indoors for activities. Mounds of laundry folded later – not to mention the construction of an epically complex train track – and he... Continue reading →

Spinach Pesto Cubes [VEGAN]

by Hannah // 1st February 2017 // No Comments

Despite careful menu planning, we always seem to have something lurking in the back of the fridge which is just about at the end of its life. On this occasion, half a bag of spinach was watching me woefully from... Continue reading →

Olive, Garlic and Tomato Soda Bread [VEGAN]

by Hannah // 12th January 2017 // No Comments

Here’s a secret: I’m a restless soul and haven’t the patience for bread-making. Our airing cupboard is for drying the laundry, not proofing a loaf – and I suspect I’d come back to find the dough littered with child-sized fingerprints... Continue reading →

Parsnip, Pear and Almond Soup [VEGAN]

by Hannah // 10th January 2017 // No Comments

This soup was an experiment in recreating a meal we ate in a wonderful vegetarian cafe in Manchester. I remembered the parsnip and pear soup so fondly that I’ve been meaning to try it for a few weeks, and some... Continue reading →

Saturday Morning Pancakes [VEGAN]

by Hannah // 7th January 2017 // 2 Comments

If there’s a breakfast food which is requested with astonishing regularity in our household, it’s pancakes. Most Saturdays, before I’m even fully awake, a small person (and sometimes a larger person too!) has placed an order for their favourite start... Continue reading →

Basil and Sunflower Seed Pesto [VEGAN]

by Hannah // 6th January 2017 // 2 Comments

Quick, simple and guaranteed to be enjoyed even by our super-picky child, pasta is a regular visitor to our dining table. We tend to make sauces from scratch as it’s healthier, more satisfying and a way to sneak extra vegetables... Continue reading →

Last Minute Chocolate Christmas Cake [VEGAN]

by Hannah // 5th January 2017 // 3 Comments

Christmas just isn’t quite right without a slab of dark, boozy, fruit-laden Christmas cake. But anyone who knows our family will tell you that organisation is not our strong point. With a three-year-old creator of chaos and a fixer-upper house,... Continue reading →