Treats for Children

Putting the clocks forward has messed up my daily routine a bit (well as much of a routine as a student can have when they have absolutely no lectures). I was waking up, without an alarm, quite early in the morning and getting things done but not anymore. I had run out of soya milk as well so after some snacks I took myself off to Sainsburys.

I always get distracted by all the food. I try to stick to a list but something new always slips in. Luckily I only really spend money on rent and food at the moment as I have lots of studying to do and less time for partying. It also helps that the boyfriend has no money at the moment so no little trips off to the pub.

So I found these in the free from section and got excited! Small packets of chocolate cookies. Similar to non vegan brands. I don't know if they taste at all similar though. I thought these tasted a little bit like chocolate cereal.

They would be great to give a gluten free, nut free, soy free, wheat free, egg free, yeast free or vegan child a treat at school. As a life long vegan I know what it was like to miss out on treats when it was someone's birthday or a member of staff was leaving. It is not the end of the world not to have something but it is nice to be included. They are not an every day treat though because of the price £2.99.

Cauldron Dhansak Review

Cauldron Lentil Dhansak
It went a little crispy around the outside which I liked.

Actually looked like the picture on the box.

Tastes more filling than the chickpea and spinach Balti.

Had it with toast (students eat everything with toast).

The week after, I tried the Vegetable Jalfrezi which was a bit too spicy for me. I could tell it had a nice flavour but the heat masked it for me.

Chistmas cookies

I made cookies for my friends. Four types: Chocolate chip and Candy Cane, Chocolate, Chocolate Tabasco and Gingerbread cut-out cookies.

Snowman from Asda. It plugs into my laptop.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

M&S Vegan List

The list was updated on 3rd December so very up to date. I like the look of the butternut squash samosa. Now just need to find it.

http://health.marksandspencer.com/your-diet-needs/vegan-diets

Go buy yourself a treat.

Random veg, mainly parsnip, curry Soup

Today I made soup with the left over veg in my fridge and I liked it. There is no photo as it was difficult to get an interesting pic.

2 parsnips
1 Carrot
handful of cauliflower
tblsp turmeric
shake chili
tsp cumin
shake dried coriander
water
pepper

It made two bowls of soup. It probably would have been better with curry paste but I didn't have any.

The morning after the night before..

The morning after the Christmas party at our house. Someone's left over tinsel makes a good prop. Scrambled tofu in pita with ketchup, Jack Daniels BBQ sauce and courgette. Pitta was almost the only bread left in the supermarket after people's panic buying when it snowed.

Banana popsicles

It's snowing!! lots. I don't think I will be able to get the train to uni tomorrow.
Here is the chocolate banana popsicle pic. It has white chocolate fudge icing and mocha beans. I advise taking them out of the freezer and leave in the fridge for at least 10 mins so they can thaw out a bit unless you have brave teeth.
I made the boyfriend one and he approved. He said it tasted like ice cream.