Mercedes Aspland

LATEST ARTICLES ( 187 )

• Spiced Orange Skillet Granola

  

  I was really excited to take part in a 'Perfect Porridge' campaign in association with Flahavan's Irish Porridge Oats. As part of the campaign I need to come... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Chocolate Cheescake

  

  I have been meaning to bring this post to you for several weeks but things have just been so manic I have kept delaying until now but I can promise you it is a... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Releasing the Ego a Yoga Story

  

  I know that I have been really bad with posting lately and believe me I have beaten myself up about it so many times. In my defence I have been studying like ma... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Liebster Award

  

  I am going to be honest I was nominated for this at the end of September and I really should have done it a lot sooner but with everything that I have had... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• A New Year - Reflections and Expectations

  

  First things first, Happy New Year to all of you. I know it has been a while since I last wrote thought I would do a post with some reflections on 2014 and... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Weekly Roundup 7th November 2014

  

  I have got so much to share with you this week so be prepared it might be a long post but I am going to start with my top recipes. Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Weekly Roundup 31st October 2014

  

  Happy Halloween! I decided today to do a pumpkin special today and make sure all of the recipes I picked included pumpkin in some way or another and hopefully... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Blondies

  

  My brain is full at the moment of yoga and sport and all the things that go with that but I wanted to take some time out to bring you my pumpkin recipe. Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Weekly Roundup 24th October 2014

  

  I have been having a really strange week this week and have been feeling permanently tired and trying to figure out the cause of it is completely beyond me at... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Honey and Mustard Viniagrette

  

  I cannot believe it is Thursday already, the days are just flying by and I am having to work hard to find time to write this blog. Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Weekly Roundup 17th October 2014

  

  All of the beautiful recipes pictured above are detailed below starting at the top left hand corner and working in a clockwise direction: The first recipe is a... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Wild Blueberry Coconut Baked Oats Crunch

  

  I did not think I would get a post out to you this week, I have been so hectic I have hardly had time to think. Part of the reason for this is that it was my... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Weekly Roundup 10th October 2014

  

  I have such a lovely selection of recipes for you this week that I am actually really excited. I am gradually increasing the blogs that I monitor which does mea... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Curly Parsley & Cashew Cheese Dip

  

  Curly Parsley Cashew Cheese Dip Normally when I cook I use flat leaf parsley, mainly because I prefer the taste and it is a good replacement for coriander whe... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Weekly Roundup 3rd October 2014

  

  This week I am going to get straight on with the recipes that are pictured above. All of the details are below starting at the top left hand corner and working... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• How Every Athlete Could Benefit From a Yoga Practise

  

  As many of you may know I am a qualified yoga teacher and am currently doing additional training for working with athletes but I wanted to take this... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Tandoori Tofu with Spelt Flatbreads and Mint Chutney (Part of Provamel's No...

  

  This my second offering for the Provamel No Sugar No Limits Challenge and as promised I have used their sugar free yogurt for this savoury recipe. Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Weekly Roundup 26th September 2014

  

  I have to admit that I have a bit of a sweet tooth and so normally every week I have to force myself to put savoury dishes into this roundup as it would be a bi... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Peanut Butter Fruit Dip & Rhythm Coconut Milk Review

  

  Peanut Butter Fruit Dip Rhythm Coconut Milk Review I was very excited when I was sent a sample of Rhythm Coconut Milk to try and was full of so many ideas of... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Yoga Sports Science Foundation Course

  

  As many of you already know at the end of August I did the 6 day Yoga Sports Science Foundation Course and as promised here is my post telling you all about it. Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN