Travel: Edinburgh Day Out

The spending money was gifted to me by Hotels.com, but all views are my own.

I love a good staycation and we have stayed in some lovely Edinburgh hotels before, but last Saturday we headed to the capital for a day trip, with our fingers crossed for good weather. We were really lucky, as the whole car journey and the time we spent in Edinburgh were filled with sunshine and we had a fab day taking in the architecture and views. We also indulged in some yummy vegan food and delicious mocktails and checked out some shops we don't have in Glasgow (Anthropologie, Harvey Nichols etc). Perfect! 

By Chloe Covent Garden London

I want to share more vegan food reviews this years, so what better way to start than By Chloe in Covent Garden! We visited at the end of 2018 during our mini trip to London and it was delicious, with one unexpected twist...

Glasgow Loves Christmas Day Out 2018.

Last Thursday I attended a festive day out with Glasgow Loves Christmas and we visited some fabulous places, including restaurants, shops and the Christmas market. I adore Glasgow in December, even when it's busy with people shopping for gifts. It always looks stunning and never fails to make me excited for Christmas.

Unity Diner - Non Profit Vegan Diner in London

When I was planning our trip to London, Unity Diner in Hoxton was on the top of my list of places to eat and we went right after arriving at Euston station. It's a non profit restaurant founded by the incredible Earthling Ed who inspires me daily to be a better human. All of the profits from Unity Diner go directly towards funding the animal rights organisation Surge as well as the development of a brand new rescue sanctuary for animals just outside of London. The cause itself is a reason to visit, but the food... Oh my god... It was absolutely incredible! 

Coffee time

I cannot live without my Nespresso coffee machine and I always look for new compatible pods to use with it. There's plenty to choose from on the market and my recent batch is from Real Coffee who offer a big variety of blends and flavours for Nespresso and Dolce Gusto machines.

Day out at Soar Intu Breahead and Vegan Pizza Express Lunch

We recently went out for a super fun day at the newly renovated Soar at Intu Breahead and I am so impressed with the new modern look! The ‘space trees’underneath a ceiling of stars and a ‘light box’ wall showing all the constellations in space look incredible! We went to a chocolate workshop with Zachary, bounced at the new Gravity Trampoline Park, had vegan lunch at Pizza Express and finished with some mini golf. 

Warm Autumnal Sweet Potato and Kale

I adore salads, but when it comes to  the cold Autumn/Winter months, I like to serve them warm for a more comforting feel. One of my favourites is this kale and sweet potato recipe with green beans, pomegranate, feta (vegan), rocket, caramelised shallots and the most simple dressing!

Glasgow Day Out: Kimble's breakfast, St Enoch Centre, Kelvingrove Museum, Baffo Lunch and Riverside Museum.

I recently got a very exciting email from Glasgow Life, inviting me, my husband and the kids to take part in two days out in Glasgow, packed with activities for the little ones and some yummy food. We couldn't say no! Here's day 1 our little adventure.

Christmas Gift Guide: Food & Drink

I promise, this is one of my last few gift guides and then we're back to normal content, which I am super excited about. But first, let's talk about all those yummy treats! 

Christmas Day Out in Glasgow #glasgowloveschristmas

If you follow me on Instagram or/and Twitter, you might have seen some of these photos already. I attended a Day Out in Glasgow City Centre with some fab bloggers and we took part in loads of fun activities planned for us by Glasgow Loves Christmas. I am not gonna lie, it was a pretty awesome day and I am so glad I decided to go.

Sapporo Teppanyaki Glasgow Dessert Menu

You probably know how much I love desserts! I live for desserts! That's why I just couldn't turn down an invite to Sapporo Teppanyaki Glasgow for an evening of dessert tasting and cocktails. Oh my! It was like a dream come true! All my fellow sweet tooths out there will completely understand my excitement!

Little Darlings Afternoon Tea at Blythswood Square Hotel Glasgow

On Easter Monday, my family headed to the beautiful Blythswood Square Hotel in Glasgow for Afternoon Tea and we had an amazing time. Zachary and Mia shared the Little Darlings Afternoon tea as well, which was simply adorable. Not gonna lie - Mia was the one not being able to keep her hands off the food.

Sage the Boss by Heston Blumenthal (review)

As a huge Vitamix fan, I never expected to find something equally good, or even better. Well... I was wrong! As soon as the Sage the Boss by Heston Blumenthal* (£499.95) landed on my doorstep, I fell in love with it. From the sleek design to all the amazing functions - it is simply incredible!

Chocolate chip cookies and cream no-bake cake recipe

Baking is not my forte, but I enjoy occasional sweet treats, especially if they don't require actual baking, haha. My recent creation is this dreamy chocolate chip cookies and cream fridge cake and it is the most simple cake I have ever made. Seriously, it takes about 15 minutes to make.

Plenish Juices

Since it's January and it's officially the 'detox season', I thought I will mention my experience with Plenish. I am a big fan of juicing and I often drink fresh veg/fruit juices to nourish my body, speed up my metabolism or even as a short cleanse. Some people do juice cleanses for a couple of days, some do it for weeks or even months. I personally wouldn't do it for longer than a week and my longest cleanse lasted for 3 days.

Christmas Gift Guide: Food/Drink/Homeware +Giveaway

I love food and I treat Christmas as an excuse to indulge in naughty treats, like hot chocolate or all kinds of cheese :) Today's gift guide is all food and drink related and you can enter to win one of the items featured at the end of the blog post :)

Soups & Pesto with Tower Soup Maker

Soups are a big part of my diet and there is nothing better than a warming homemade soup on a cold day! Add a toasted garlic baguette or freshly baked bread and I am in heaven! That's why I couldn't say no to trying the Tower Soup Maker*. As a foodie, I simply couldn't wait to get cooking! 

3 Refreshing Drinks With Alpro Coconut

As a self confessed coconut addict, I couldn't wait to give Alpro's new coconut milk a go! Armed with a cocktail shaker, a sparkly martini glass, a blender and a booklet full of yummy recipes, I was ready to try some new flavour combinations. 

All-Bran 5 Day Challenge + Giveaway

While your diet may be relatively healthy, it doesn't necessarily mean that you are getting enough fibre to maintain good digestive health. I am a healthy eater,who consumes lots of fresh fruit and veg, beans, nuts etc, but... being on a weight loss journey and reducing the size of my portions means that sometimes I can miss out on the fibre. That's why I agreed to take the All-Bran5 Day Challenge.

Vitamix: Vegan Ice Cream + Frozen Desserts

I am still obsessed with my Vitamix Pro 500* and I even got my husband into trying many of my creations. This instalment is all about frozen desserts, including healthy ice cream and smoothie bowls. They are super easy to create and taste AMAZING!