A journey towards living better

  • Coeliac safe Brighton independents

    Coeliac safe Brighton independents

    Brighton has always been accommodating. It’s the cultural home of veganism in the UK, with plant-based restaurants on just about every candy-coloured corner leading the charge. Now, it extends its umbrella of inclusivity to the gluten-free. Just about every cuisine is catered for in this vibrant seaside town and everything’s within arm’s reach. For the…

  • Banana w/ coconut milk + dates

    Banana w/ coconut milk + dates

    Serves two. Ready in around twenty minutes. Vegan Gluten-free Refined sugar-free Sweet Potassium-boosting pudding.   slice three bananas   /   third of a can of organic coconut milk   /   chop ten pitted dates   /   chop eight walnuts   /   one tsp of ground cinnamon   + Bring coconut milk, cinnamon and dates to a simmer in a saucepan…

  • Chickpea curry – chana masala

    Chickpea curry – chana masala

    Serves four. Has a cook time of around thirty minutes. Vegan Gluten-free   Rich in Manganese, low in cholesterol. Wholesome + filling.   two cans chickpeas (in unsalted water preferably)   /   dice four large tomatoes   /   fine chop two large white onions   /   mince two tsp garlic   /   mince one tbsp ginger   /   fine slice two green chillies (deseeded, if…

  • Baked corn w/ chilli

    Baked corn w/ chilli

    Serves four as a starter or side. Has a preparation time of around thirty minutes. Vegan Gluten-free   Moreish crunch. Fibre, Thiamin + Folate-rich.   * You can use canned corn for this recipe — drained, rinsed and dried. Or fresh corn, with a few pointers for getting the kernels off the cob. drain + dry…

  • Coeliac safe London independents

    Coeliac safe London independents

    London isn’t short of a gluten-free option. But as sufferers of coeliac disease will attest, there aren’t all that many places where the contamination risk doesn’t linger — threatening to sap the joy out of new dining experiences. Walk-ins are awkward at best and even the most accommodating places leave a niggling doubt. Thankfully, there…

  • London’s home-grown restaurants

    London’s home-grown restaurants

    Grappling with issues of environment and food sustainability presents its challenges at home. Leave the confines of our own kitchen, however, and it becomes an entirely different beast. So, comfort comes from knowing that there are a growing number of restaurants where it’s possible to eat a really considered plate of food — where ingredients…