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Pelagonia Chargrilled Red Peppers– Review

4/8/2021

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Pelagonia roasted red pepper spread is versatile and delicious! It’s sweet with nice little chunks of pepper throughout. Its unique and versatile and is sure to add flavour and enhance any meal of your choice This spread has a wonderful robust flavour that is fresh, irresistible and secretly vegan.
 
It is a very diverse ingredient and goes well on the side of many dishes and has endless uses. You can also use it in pizzas, in sauces in pasta of your choice, as a dip to accompany with rusks, breadsticks and crackers or to prepare canapés the list goes on.
 
 
Recommended by Yotam Ottolenghi and Jamie Oliver Magazine, and of course me – Kirly-Sue. You can find Pelagonia globally in fine food stores across the world in 20 markets including UK (Waitrose, Sainsburys, Booths, Farmdrop), Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Slovenia, Dubai, Qatar and more
 
Pelagonia is an award-winning Macedonian food range based on the very best traditional recipes

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National Avocado Day 31st july: How to celebrate the ultimate day for Millennials!

28/7/2021

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The world celebrates national avocado day on July 31st!
‘How to plant avocado seed’ saw a 1500% increase in the last 12 months
thortful reveal three recipes that celebrate the avocado and go way beyond the avo-toast.
Avocados, the staple of every brunch and possibly the reason why millennials will never be able to afford a home?(1) 
Love it or hate it, this delicious fruit boasts high nutritional value all thanks to its high content of vitamins and minerals. And hey, if you don’t want to eat it, you can always use it as a face mask, like many A-list celebs do (looking at you Mrs Beckham). 

​But all that glitters is not gold… avocados are some of the least sustainable fruits out there, bearing the weight of a heavy carbon footprint. So to make sure you keep enjoying your favourite healthy fat and not negatively impact the earth, you might want to consider growing your avocado plant at home. Luckily thortful.com will launch a growing kit soon, which will feature a handmade ceramic avocado starter (available in different finishes) and a handy, hand-drawn booklet to share all your hard-earned avocado growing knowledge. Just add a jar and an avocado pit and you're good to go. 
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Now you are all set to watch your avocado plant grow beautifully. But for those who just can’t wait to eat some avo-goodness, here are the top 3 recipes that go way beyond the classic avo-toast.
Avocado Ice Cream
It’s hot outside, so let’s make some delicious, vegan, wonderfully creamy avocado ice cream. Here are the steps to follow: 
Get 2 ripe avocados, mint leaves and two tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix with coconut milk, agave or maple syrup and a ripe banana. Blend it all together and once you have a thick, green smoothie it is time to transfer to the freezer and wait (impatiently) 4 hours.

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Ombar vegan chocolate - review

26/7/2021

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Ombar is a brand well known in the vegan community for their delicious vegan chocolate bars. When I got the opportunity to review their chocolate I couldn’t wait for them to arrive. I say their chocolate is delicious because not all vegan chocolate is created equal. I have come across some vegan chocolate not fit for human consumption but this is NOT the case with Ombar. It is an incredibly creamy, ‘mylk’ chocolate made using the finest-flavoured, unroasted and organic Ecuadorian cacao which gives it deep, rich chocolatey notes.
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​The ingredients list is a short one and consists mainly of unroasted cacoa, coconut sugar, creamed coconut, coco butter and vanilla extract. The chocolate bar itself is small in size and consists of 6 small chunks. I loved the texture of the chocolate it's quite soft and fudgey and melts in the mouth easily. The flavour is really tasty with plenty of rich cacao that is perfectly paired with creamed coconut, vanilla and a few other ingredients.
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I cannot recommend this product enough I tried their gut friendly range. You can choose from Strawberry Mylk, Coco Mylk or 72% Cacao – all of which include added vegan live cultures (Lactobacillus Acidophilus), so you can enjoy an ethical, vegan snack and keep your gut happy too.

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The link between gut health and anxiety is becoming increasingly understood, it’s even been given its own name: the ‘gut-brain axis’. Diseases of the gut have been linked to mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression – so it makes sense that the incredible effects of probiotics on the gut also have the potential to address symptoms of anxiety.
Aside from the probiotics, Ombar’s chocolate also contains magnesium, a deficiency of which is linked to muscle twitching, palpitations and even high blood pressure – all symptoms of being highly stressed.
If you ever needed more of an excuse to eat chocolate, there you have it!
So get yourself a couple of bars today and let me know what you this of this tasty vegan treat.

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Fruity-Licious Oatmeal

6/4/2021

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Serving: 3
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
  • ½ cup apple juice, fresh and frozen
  • ½ cup oatmeal
  • ½ cup of water
  • 3 prunes, dried
  • 1 apple, small, diced
  • 4 pecans, diced
  • 3 apricots, dehydrated, dried, diced
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
How To
1. Take a small-sized saucepan and mix in apple juice, water, bring the mix to a boil
2. Add half cup oatmeal, cook for 1 minute
3. Add pecans, cinnamon, fruit pieces
4. Stir well, add your desired fruit as a topping
5. Enjoy!
Nutrition (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 230
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates:43g
  • Protein: 5g
 
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Vegan Cook and Author Wins The Wise Woman Award for Top Book 2021

6/4/2021

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kirly-sue's vegan and sustainability                              christmas gift guide

9/11/2020

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Here is my gift guide with 20 vegan & sustainable gifts, that is great for all budgets, ages and genders. I have included some small business owners as its good to support small businesses at this time. Please share this blog post on social media, via whatsapp etc with your friends and family. Oh yes and I'd love if you could leave a comment in the comment section below. 
​So shop early for Christmas and buy an extra gift for someone in need if you can.

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Pamper
​Relax
Gift set

​vegan 
​Cookbook for Kids

Vegan Subscription Box

St Dalfour Minatures 
Gift Pack


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Christmas Toy for
​a Cat

cat & Dog Treats & Gifts

Crossbody wristlet clutch
bag

Oggs
Mince
​Pies

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St Dalfour gift pack & spoon

Crossbody Wristlet clutch bag

Greener Beauty Advent Calendar

solid shampoo & conditioner


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sustainable Kitchen Items

set of 10 facial rounds

large luxury faux roses & peonies

Nail Care Gift
Set


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Cheese making kit

Christmas card, wrapping paper etC.

Bearpaw Boots

Mondaine Mens Watch

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orchard fruit crumble (vegan)

7/10/2020

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​Crumble (also called Brown Betty) is a traditional English desert. The original version is made with apples (apple crumble) but my version celebrates the range of orchard fruits that can be found in the UK and in other countries throughout the world. Crumble can be made sweet or savoury depending on the ingredients used, although the sweet version is much more common. In some recipes the topping is made from crumbled biscuits or cookies. Oats can be added to the topping as well, but this is not traditional. Crumbles have only really been made in UK since the 1940's.
This recipe came into existence during the second world war. In the UK there was strict rationing of basic ingredients needed to create a basic pie and these were often not available. A pie requires a lot of flour, sugar and butter to make the pastry. So during the 2nd World War people had to be creative and made a simple mixture of flour, margarine and sugar and used this to make the top of the crumble. This is a lovely easy-to-make desert that can be served with ice cream, custard or just on its own.

Ingredients
2 ripe apples chopped into small pieces
2 ripe pears chopped into small pieces
½ cup of ripe black berries
½ cup of ripe raspberries
5 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons wholemeal flour
1 tablespoon vegan margarine
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cloves
5 digestive biscuits (can also use graham crackers)

 Method
1. Preheat the oven to 170°C.
2. In a saucepan, over a gentle-moderate heat, cook the apples and pears in the water until soft and stewed.
3. Keep stirring to prevent from sticking to the bottom of pan.
4. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, rub together the margarine and flour with your fingertips until it completely blends together and you get a fine crumble.
5. Add the 2 tablespoons of the sugar and digestive biscuits (or graham crackers) and stir the mixture well.
6. When the apples and pears are stewed, add the leftover tablespoons of the sugar and the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and stir in until the sugar dissolves.
7. Put the apple and pear, mixture in a bowl and stir in the blackberries and raspberries then place in an ovenproof dish and cover with the crumble topping mixture
8. Bake for approximately half an hour or until the crumble is golden brown.

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5 Budget-Friendly,Tasty Plant Based Recipes

30/9/2020

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​I thought it would be really useful to share with you five tasty recipes that are low cost, easy-to-make and of course plant based. At the time of writing this blog, there is a possible second lockdown coming to the UK where I live. In addition there is mass unemployment and many people working from home.

According to an article in the Independent Newspaper, more than a fifth of people in the UK are cooking every meal from scratch due to the coronavirus lockdown. 


I understand the struggle, so I've put together 5 plant-based budget-friendly recipes
These meals are great for
  • Those who are frugal
  • University / College students
  • Avoiding waste
  • Using up leftovers
 
With that in mind I wanted to share some recipes with you that can add to your recipe bank of midweek meals. The meals I have for you today are as follows:
  1. Butterbean & Lentil Curry
  2. Sweet Potato Roti
  3. Vegan Jamaican Pulled Jackfruit
  4. Chickpea Nuggets
  5. Vegan Brownie​

​Butterbean & Lentil Curry 

INGREDIENTS
1 onion chopped
1 inch piece of ginger minced
2 cloves of garlic
1 medium tomato
1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 a vegetable stock cube
I tin butter beans
1/2 cup red lentils
Coconut cream to taste
METHOD
  • Cook onion, ginger, garlic and tomato in a little water. Cook until soft
  • Add vegetable stock cube Cook until stock cube has dissolved
  • Add butter beans, lentils, all purpose seasoning, curry powder and coconut cream
  • Add a little water (about 4-5 ounces )
  • Cook on a low heat for 20-30 mins until the lentils are soft
  • Remove from heat and serve

​Sweet Potato Roti 

INGREDIENTS (5-6 roti)
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup sweet potato, cooked, peeled & mashed and hot (reheat if using leftover sweet potatoes)
  • ​​More flour for dusting as required 

​Vegan Jamaican Pulled Jack fruit 

INGREDIENTS
• 1 400g tin of young jackfruit
 • 1 medium onion chopped
• 1-2 inch piece of ginger
• 1 teaspoon season all (all purpose seasoning)
• 1 spring onion (scallion) chopped
• 2 teaspoons coconut aminos (can also use soy sauce)
• 1 vegetable stock cube ( I use the low salt ones)
• a dash of black pepper
• ½ cup of water
METHOD
  1. Place garlic and ginger in a blender and blend until minced
  2. Place the jackfruit in a bowl and add the blended garlic and ginger
  3. Add the season all, spring onion, coconut aminos, tomato puree and black pepper
  4.  Using clean hands mix together until fully combined
  5. Cover and place in the fridge to marinate for 1-2 hours or overnight
  6. Once the jackfruit has been marinated then cook the onion in a little water until the onions are soft.
  7. Add the marinated jackfruit and stir
  8. Add the vegetable stock cube and half a cup of water
  9. Add a scotch bonnet pepper ( as long as it is NOT open then this will give a lovely flavour and NO peppery burn)
  10. Cover and gently cook on a low heat for 20-30 mins
  11. Serve with whole grain rice and baked plantain

​Chickpea Nuggets 

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 can chickpeas (15.5 oz or 400g), drained
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp bread crumbs
Coating Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup bread crumbs for coating
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
METHOD
  1. Preheat oven to 350f / 180c or gas mark 4
  2. Pour the drained chickpeas into a food processor and process for a few seconds.
  3. Then add all of the other ingredients except the last ⅓ cup bread crumbs for coating. Process a few more seconds. Everything will be well mixed and chunky texture.
  4. Scoop up teaspoon sized globs and roll them into balls then press them into nugget shapes.
  5. Pour bread crumbs and turmeric into a bowl and coat each nugget.
  6. Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Lay each nugget on the parchment but don't let them touch.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for 10 more minutes.
  8. Allow nuggets to cool before eating.
 

VEGAN BROWNIES

INGREDIENTS
  • 250g plain flour
  • 100g Demerara sugar
  • 65g plain cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 250ml water
  • 250ml light oilve oil (or any good flavourless oil)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 64 g vegan chocolate chips
    METHOD
  1. Preheat the oven to 180 C / Gas mark 4.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
  3. Pour in water, oil and vanilla; mix until well blended.
  4. Fold in the vegan chocolate chips
  5. Grease and line a 23x33cm (9x13 in) baking tin.
  6. Spread mixture evenly in the baking tin
  7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is no longer shiny.
  8. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
 
So those are my 5 budget friendly plant based dishes,
I love, love, love  to see photos of my recipes, so if you make any of them please take a photo, post it on social media and tag me please
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I tried UpCircle Beauty products and here is what I thought of them

25/8/2020

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 In the UK we dispose of more than 26 million tonnes of paper, glass, plastic, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics and other refuse annually. The problem of managing mountains of waste may seem overwhelming, but experts note there are easy ways for consumers to make a difference every day.
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I came across this really lovely vegan friendly company recently called UpCircle Beauty
Each of the products in their range is sourced from by-products from other industries – the food and drink industry in particular. In recent years there has been a dramatic rise of natural, then organic, then vegan and cruelty-free beauty, but UpCircle Beauty
believe circular / by-product beauty will be the next step –and not many can disagree with that

They have many products in their range including cleansers, moisturisers, serums, exfoliants, scrubs soaps etc. I was able to try a few o their products and was pleased with the results. This is because I have really sensitive skin so I am always cautious what I use.


The products I tried are as follows:

Coffee and Citrus Oil face scrub £12.99

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This face scrub didn't disappoint as it left my face feeling so soft and smooth. It didn't leave me with that tight and dry feeling that some face scrubs leave you with. I would definitely get this face scrub again.
 
  • Gentle face exfoliator for dry and dehydrated skin
  • Buff away dead, dry skin cells to leave your skin smooth
  • Rosehip oil and shea butter moisturise the skin post-scrub
  • Made with repurposed coffee grounds from London cafes
  • Sustainable, vegan, cruelty-free, UK-made

​Cinnamon & Ginger Soap - £6.99

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I am not able to use any old soap so this was a real treat. I must say the smell is a bit Christmassy for me but hey who doesn’t love Christmas. It is a little pricy but it’s worth it as it has all of the following attributes:
 
  • Gently exfoliating natural bar soap to purify and cleanse
  • Pink clay reduces redness, irritation and spots
  • Organic cinnamon & ginger oils give skin a reviving boost
  • Made with residual chai spices used to create chai syrup
  • 100% natural, palm oil free, vegan & cruelty-free

​Pamper Kit - £5.99

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I have saved the pamper kit, which has samples of the full UpCircle face range for when I next travel. However it make a great mini gift set and perfect for those ethical and cruelty free stocking fillers.  www.UpCircleBeauty.com
 
I enjoyed trying this range of ethical and sustainable beauty products. I love the whole up cycling element to this range too. Sustainability starts with you and me, because the smallest change you make in your own home or office can have a huge effect further up the chain. Simply by buying the right products such as those in the UpCircle range you can help you and your family help the environment through these purchases. 
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How To Make A Vegan Sponge Cake- ONline baking class

24/8/2020

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Join me for a
vegan sponge cake  baking session via zoom at 7pm (UK Time) on
Thurs 3 Sept 2020 click link here now to book

Join me for a virtual vegan cooking lesson which will teach you how to make a vegan sponge cake This culinary experience will take your breath away, dazzle your taste buds, and deepen your sense of community. I am a  vegan cook, author and presenter who has a vegan cooking show on Amazon Prime”. You don’t want to miss this Sign up now! click here

Join from the comfort of your own home as you learn to make a vegan sponge cake. The recipe uses easy to find ingredients and I will walk you through how to make a really quick and simple vegan sponge cake. I
 will also answer any questions you have and you can virtually meet new vegan foodies without leaving your home!
Once you purchase a ticket, you will be emailed a list of ingredients and the Zoom link. If you have any questions please email me on  info "at" KirlySuesKitchen.co.uk

What to Expect:
 - A 1 hour culinary experience with high energy, fun, and interaction with AMAZING classmates.

- You will get a list of ingredients, cooking tools, and a shopping list upon confirmation. (A separate email will be sent)

- You will also get the full recipe sheet after the class plus an information leaflet on replacing eggs when baking

 Zoom instructions and link for class will be sent upon confirmation.

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