A journey towards living better

  • Roasted aubergine curry – brinjal masala

    Roasted aubergine curry – brinjal masala

    Serves four. Has a cook time of thirty to forty minutes. Vegan Gluten-free   Silky smooth, antioxidant + full of B Vitamins + minerals.   cube two large aubergines   /   quarter three large vine tomatoes   /   slice one white onion   /   chop a small bunch of coriander   /   mince two tsp ginger   /   fine slice five garlic…

  • Coast to Coast

    Coast to Coast

    The breadth of Northern England, from Robin Hood’s Bay in the east to St Bees on the Cumbrian coast in the west, is roughly 190 miles. A well-mapped route traverses North Yorkshire’s beguiling and desolate heather moorland, the Dales’ rolling wildflower meadows and the peaks and hollows of the Lake District. There’s a good reason…

  • Golden chai

    Golden chai

    Serves two. Takes twenty minutes. Vegan Gluten-free   Belly + heartwarming. Anxiety reducing anti-inflammatory properties.   two tsp turmeric   /   two cinnamon sticks   /   two star anise   /   two cardamom pods   /   four cloves   /   one whole nutmeg   /   three black peppercorns   /   two tsp date syrup or one tsp organic vanilla extract   /   mince…

  • In brief — Clean + green shampoo bars

    In brief — Clean + green shampoo bars

    Even the most forgiving hair has a once or twice a week wash regime, while those with finer locks may have to shampoo daily. We use a lot of hair care products in a lifetime, with a glut of packaging and an ingredient list that could eventually prove more damaging than we’d ever thought to…

  • Beetroot raita

    Beetroot raita

    Serves four. Ready in minutes. Vegetarian Gluten-free The simplest condiment, full of Vitamin C + Iron.   one small tub natural, unsweetened, yoghurt   /   fine chop one quarter cucumber   /   peel and rough chop two beets   /   fine chop mint to taste   /   quarter mug organic dried coconut   /   pinch sea salt   /   a squeeze of…

  • Steamed coconut pancake – ela ada

    Steamed coconut pancake – ela ada

    Serves four. Ready in around twenty minutes. Vegan Gluten-free Refined sugar-free   Soft + sweet pudding. Rich in manganese + potassium.   half a mug of rice flour   /   quarter tsp cardamom powder   /   pinch of cinnamon powder   /   half a tsp sea of salt   /   half a mug of organic dried coconut   /   rough…