Even if you have a vegetarian, gluten-free and/or dairy-free diet (mine is for ethical and food intolerance reasons), there are still so many things you can eat! So I thought I’d share my tiny fridge and stupidly large cupboard with you.
Top (left to right) Nairn’s Whole Grain (gf) Crackers, Momasa Lemon and Peppercorn tortilla chips, Biona Fruit Bears, Kind Dark Choc, Nuts & Sea Salt, Pulsin Brownie Peanut & Choc Chip.
Middle Asda Sesame Oil, Felippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wicked Kitchen Garlic and Herb Nooch (nutritional yeast which gives things a cheesy taste like mild Parmesan), Nice and Easy Cheese Flavour Sauce Mix, Amy’s Kitchen Tomato Soup, Amy’s Kitchen Lentil Soup, Amoy Rice Noodles.
Bottom Kikkoman Gluten Free Soy Sauce, Le Conserve Detla Nonna Green (vegan) Pesto, Nice and Easy Chickpea and Vegetable Curry, Garlic cloves (I prefer garlic purée in a tube lol), Tilda Microwave Mushroom Rice, Morrison’s Hot Paprika, Ground Black Pepper.
Middle shelf Olives, bananas (no idea ?!), more beer, guacamole, humus, halloumi (the blokes), Vivera kebab strips.
Bottom shelf Always some kind of energy drink, cranberry and apple sauce, jars of antipasti, spring onions, bell (sweet) pepper.
In the door Fresh orange and mango juice, eye gel (so cooling!), Mayo, sriracha, chilli oil.
Nearly every item here was bought from either Asda, Morrison’s or Tesco but the dairy free guacamole was from Ocado (as I don’t have the time and energy to make it myself).
I hope this post helps to make any transitions in your diet and/or lifestyle a little easier!
This colour would be flattering on any skin tone and looks like a very natural, dusky pink shade on me.
I’ve found that tinted lip balm works well for my dry skin but often have little colour payoff so I thought I’d try Planet Revolution, Colour Pot Lip and Cheek Tint in Sweet Rose£6.
This felt moisturising at first until it dried-down, then it made my lips really dry BUT it is the most natural looking blush I have ever used, it blends easily and stays on my cheeks all day!
Formulated with rose hip oil and raspberry extract to soften and hydrate. I’d say the Hydrating part is up for debate!
‘The pots are made of glass meaning that they can be recycled. The lid is also made out of recycled PCR plastic and the cardboard box is made of FSC™ certified card.’
Hello lovely people! I recently tried Biffs Vegan Burgers and Wingz – Manchester so here’s what I thought…
I ordered the Bourbon BBQ Wingz (Jackfruit with a sugar cane ‘bone’) and simple Cajun Dusted Sweet Potato Fries, with Bacon Jam for dipping. I can just imagine Peter Kay saying “Bacon Jam!? BACON jam!?” lol
A huge portion of tasty fries arrived and the jam tasted uncannily of bacon!
I just wish the Jackfruit had a slightly more substantial texture, wondering if a chunky mushroom might be better/closer?
I refrained from ordering the more elaborate ‘Filthy Fries’ and slaw on the side, as I already had enough for two meals.
I ordered takeaway from Palestinian restaurant Baity in Didsbury, Manchester. As soon as the weather gets this hot, this kind food of food is all I ever fancy.
I ordered…
Bata Hara (like tater tots),
Falafel
Halloumi (solid cheese) fries
Humus
Baclava (light pastry, layered with nuts and syrup).
Some of the portions were small for the price.
The humus was a tad lacking so I added more olive oil, smoked paprika and a tiny bit of garlic salt.
The sauce accompanying the falafel was heavenly!
I added salt to the halloumi fries, which were surprisingly bland!?
I’m not used to having sauce, instead of seasoning on Bata Hara. Delicious but makes them soggy, rather than crispy. Hmm, undecided…
The Baklava was desperately in need of more syrup.
Simple food, which would be fine, if the price reflected the small (takeaway) portion size. 💸
This is the gluten free double BBQ burger (with ‘cheese’ and ‘bacon’ from Wholesome Junkies. It’s got me thinking that burger buns should be replaced with a huge amount of crunchy (massively loaded) fries as standard!
The portion is so generous, this has been my tea and now my dinner. 😛😋
This Soothing Super Balm by Lucky Cloud (£7) is a skincare superstar in a jar. It contains organic cocoa butter and oat oil and works wonders on any patches of dry skin. I use it on my face and hands.
It also instantly calms irritated skin if you’ve been absent- mindedly scratching it, instead of applying balm straight away.
The fully recyclable packaging is also appreciated.
I’m chuffed to bits that these are all still alive and thriving, several weeks after planting. I’m doing my best to water but not over-water them. Difficult when I’m only awake for around twelve hours a day so I don’t know how sunny or shaded it’s been earlier on.
Treated myself to the Tofish from JJ’s Vish and Chips. After I added salt and a little vinegar the texture and taste was uncanny! The Fricken Nuggets where awesome too! I wasn’t that impressed with the tarter sauce as I thought it was a little bland but still nice.
They have an extensive chippy menu which I’m working my through. I loved the giant smokey Sossage which I happily drowned in ketchup and mustard.
Instagram @jjsvishandchipsmanchester
Available to order on Uber Eats. Manchester and Leeds based.
