Natalie Tamara

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• Eating Out: Barburrito, Leeds

  

  Depending on the time and day you caught me on, I could easily declare any cuisine to be my favourite. I do, however, always have a soft spot for Mexican food. Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• A Very Veggie Xmas: Brussels Sprouts 3 Ways

  

  Now that we’re officially into December, it seems only right to start talking about Christmas. I’m going to dive right in by talking about the food. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• A Month of Little Treats | November ’15 Favourites

  

  Welcome to the second instalment in my new monthly favourites blog series where I share the foodie finds I make each month and the other little things I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Little Treats: Williamson Tea

  

  This past month has been a bit of a whirlwind here – lots of late nights in the office followed by weekends away with blogger events and meet-ups in between. Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Yorkshire Diary: Geocaching in the Yorkshire Wolds

  

  I recently heard about the concept of “microadventures” – adventures that lead to you to discover something new, no more than one hour from your city. Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Fudgy Kidney Bean Brownies | Vegan

  

  Sometimes I can’t believe that it took me nearly a full thirty years to appreciate dark chocolate. Any strong or unusual flavour can take time to acquire a tast... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Eating Out: Bem Brasil Leeds

  

  I often mention on here about how many news restaurants have opened in Leeds over the past year or two but, even better than that, it’s worth noting how many ar... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Whisky Portobello Mushroom Burgers | Vegan

  

  I recently acquired a bottle of whisky in the house, leftover by our wonderful housesitters who looked after the house and the cat during my recent trip. Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Reasons to Love Independent Leeds

  

  Today I want to share something that has been sat in my drafts for a while – purely because I was hoping to turn it into something a bit bigger and share more... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Gingerbread Superfood Bites | Raw, Vegan, GF

  

  It’s been a little while since I made any raw treats but the second I tried these, I remembered why I love them so much. These raw gingerbread bites are... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Vegan on the Go: Perkier Bars + Win a Month’s Supply!

  

  It’s no secret around here that I’m a snacker. Read on to find out about my latest snack crush and for the chance to win a month’s supply. Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Eating Out: Bundobust Leeds Revisited

  

  Is there anything more exciting than hearing that one of your favourite vegetarian restaurants is adding new dishes to their menu? Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Costa Rica Diary: Animals of Costa Rica!

  

  To say it’s long overdue that I share some of my Costa Rican adventure on here would be an understatement. One of the biggest reasons behind my trip, and... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Brussels Sprouts 3 Ways: Pan-fried Brussels Sprouts with Tofu Bacon | Vegan, GF

  

  I’ve noticed that one of the most popular ways of preparing Brussels sprouts seems to be with bacon, so why not try a vegan version using tofu bacon? The... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Brussels Sprouts 3 Ways: Curried Quinoa Brussels Sprouts | Vegan

  

  I sometimes wonder if part of the reason Brussels sprouts are so divisive as a vegetable is down to the poor treatment they get in so many kitchens. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Brussels Sprouts 3 Ways: Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts | Vegan

  

  Is there a more divisive food than Brussels sprouts? Which side do you fall on? I’ve always been a fan. If you ask me, Brussels sprouts are just like perfectly... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• A Month of Little Treats | October ’15 Favourites

  

  Welcome to the first of a new monthly series on The Tofu Diaries – my monthly favourites! I’ve been looking for an effective way to share more of the foodie... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Pumpkin Macaroni Cheese | Vegan

  

  I’ve been resisting mentioning the ‘A’ word in any recent recipes but, with the clocks having gone back here in the UK today and dark evenings on our doorstep,... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Tofu Chorizo & Lemon Cauliflower Rice | Vegan, Gluten-free

  

  There are times, very occasionally, when having a meat-eating partner comes in handy. I have never eaten chorizo and can safely say I never will; the closest... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK

• Eating Out: The Definitive Guide to Being Vegan in Seattle

  

  Today I’m excited to share this guest post from Mihaela from Seattle4Fun, talking us through her recommendations and favourite spots for being vegan in Seattle. Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK