A journey towards living better

  • In brief — A health food problem

    In brief — A health food problem

    With a plant-based January promising to undo the sins of another year, we could easily fall victim to the notion that all non-animal foods are good for us. Some, however, could have repercussions for the natural world that outweigh any benefit. The problem we find, with all mass shifts, is that there are simply too…

  • ‘Snail’ soup

    ‘Snail’ soup

    Serves four. Has a cook time of around thirty minutes. Vegan Gluten-free Packed with vitamins. Hearty, spicy + sour   cube a block natural/fermented tofu   /   slice one cup shiitake mushrooms   /   fine slice half a bunch of spring onions   /   chop four tomatoes   /   slice half a lettuce   /   fine slice five cloves of garlic   /   rough chop…

  • Date + coconut bites

    Date + coconut bites

    Fifteen servings. Takes around thirty minutes. Gluten-free Vegan Refined sugar-free Raw, energy-dense, packed with antioxidants.   fifteen pitted dates   /   half a mug of dried coconut   /  one mug of ground almonds   /   chop four tbsp raw, skinned, peanuts   /   five tbsp virgin coconut oil   + Heat one mug of water in a saucepan…

  • Gluten-free Kuala Lumpur

    Gluten-free Kuala Lumpur

    Malaysia is a nation of contradictions. Vibrant character effervesces from its Chinese, Malay and indigenous Bumiputra communities — never more apparent than in its cuisine. Whilst KL may be more famous for its bustling street food scene — described by The Independent as “more a way of life” — for those whose constitution isn’t equipped to…

  • In brief — Cleaner clothing brands

    In brief — Cleaner clothing brands

    There is no sustainable way to support the modern thirst for a ‘current’ wardrobe. Clothing is produced and discarded quicker than we can find water to grow the cotton and landfill in which to throw the pieces we’re bored of. As we come to learn that clothing production threatens more than just our human resources,…

  • Broccoli stem, cabbage + coconut

    Broccoli stem, cabbage + coconut

    Serves two with a side of rice. Has a cook time of around twenty minutes. Vegan Gluten-free   A source of vegetable protein. Packed with Calcium, Niacin, Thiamin + key vitamins.   small dice two broccoli stems   /   fine slice half white or savoy cabbage   /   fine slice one white onion   /   chop four cloves garlic …