Natalie Tamara

LATEST ARTICLES ( 246 )

• Superfood Butterbean Burgers | Vegan, Gluten-free

  

  Since January began, I’m pleased to say I’ve got back on track preparing food in advance after the festive rush. One too many lunch invites during December... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK

• Raw Spirulina Chocolate + Win an Indigo Herbs Superfood Bundle!

  

  Healthy chocolate is like a dream come true, right? This raw spirulina chocolate recipe delivers exactly that: a healthy, dairy-free and vegan treat for... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK

• Eating Out: That’s Amore, Leeds

  

  I live in a part of Leeds that is blessed with some incredibly good places to eat out, but it was my opinion for a long time that we were missing one thing – a... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK

• Win a Vegan Supplements Bundle from Vertese

  

  At this time of year, the combination of dark days, cold weather and the inevitability that there’ll be at least one illness going around your... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK

• An Oil-free Coconut Corn Chowder with BRITA | Vegan, Gluten-free

  

  Is there a better winter lunch than a warming, vegetable-packed soup? Creamy with a hint spice, this oil-free coconut corn chowder couldn’t fit the bill better. Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK

• UK Diary: Exploring Coppermines Valley in The Lake District

  

  Back on my trip to The Lake District last summer one of the most impressive places I ventured to, Coppermines Valley, was actually entirely by accident. Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK

• Hello 2016: Three Wishes for a New Year

  

  There’s something refreshing about having the blank pages of twelve new months laid out in front of you and contemplating how to make the most of them. Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK

• Oil-free Celeriac Fries | Vegan, Gluten-free

  

  The celeriac isn’t going to win any prizes for its beauty but we know that, right? What I have only learnt recently, however, is how perfect they are for... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK

• A Month of Little Treats: December ’15 Favourites

  

  Happy new year! Welcome to the third instalment in my new monthly favourites blog series where I share the foodie finds I make each month and the other little... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2016 FOOD & DRINK

• 2015: A Year in Food Blogging

  

  One of my biggest goals at the start of 2015 was to improve my food photography and, though it still has a long way to go, I do feel proud of the progress I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• 2015: A Year in Travel Highlights

  

  2015 has been a great year for travel but I’ve taken a slightly different approach compared to the past couple of years; this year I’ve taken a couple of... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Merry Christmas from The Tofu Diaries (+ Win a £150 Giftcard!)

  

  Merry Christmas all! If you celebrate Christmas, how was your day? In our house we always have a huge buffet on Christmas Eve followed by a lunchtime roast... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Eating Out: The Potting Shed Bingley

  

  Some weekends I love just getting out of the city, even if it’s only for a short morning walk or a bite to eat somewhere. Last Saturday morning I did exactly... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• A Very Veggie Xmas: Maple Glazed Tofu | Vegan, Gluten-free

  

  When I was growing up we almost always spent Christmas abroad, so there are some Christmas traditions that we never really did. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• A Very Veggie Xmas: Maple Parsnip & Chestnut Wellington | Vegan

  

  Every year as Christmas approaches I debate with myself whether to have some kind of meat-free “centrepiece” with my Christmas dinner or not. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Sweet Potato Coconut Curry with Cranberries and Pistachios | Vegan

  

  With the cranberries and nuts, I was almost tempted to call this a festive curry. But it’s so utterly delicious that I didn’t want anyone to consider not... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Coconut Water Mojito Mocktails

  

  Other than the occasional smoothie, I don’t think I’ve shared any drinks recipes on here before so this coconut water mojito mocktail is something a little... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Cocktails with Mount Gay Rum x The Maven Bar Leeds

  

  Tucked away on Call Lane in Leeds with no signage, you might be forgiven for not knowing about The Maven Bar. The opening that leads you to a staircase lined... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Root Vegetable Casserole with Parsley Dumplings | Vegan

  

  If there’s one dinner I remember always looking forward to as a child it was a casserole; but not for the stew itself though I might add – for the dumplings. Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• 7 Little Ways to Improve Your Day | Winter Edition

  

  Way back in April I shared a post full of little ideas for improving your day and, with winter firmly here, I wanted to revisit this topic for the darker, colde... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK