Mercedes Aspland

LATEST ARTICLES ( 187 )

• Weekly Roundup 19th September 2014

  

  So we are round to this time of the week already. The last year has been so action packed that the weeks are literally flying by. Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Artichoke & Almond Hummus

  

  Artichoke Almond Hummus I have not mentioned it but my 10 year old cousin was with us for the last couple of days and it was great fun having him around but... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Roasted Spiced Pears with Dates and Provamel Natural Soya Yogurt

  

  After the wonderful dining experience I had with Provamel at The Grain Store I was absolutely delighted to be asked to take part in the Provamel No Sugar No... Read more

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

• Weekly Roundup 12th September 2014

  

  Believe it or not we are at this time of the week again, it seems to come round so quickly and always makes me really hungry looking at all the amazing recipes. Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Spicy Rice Salad

  

  I am bringing you another family favourite today but before I do there is some interesting stuff I wanted to tell you about my mum's epilepsy. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Carrot Cupcakes with Macadamia Nut Lemon Cream Frosting

  

  I am having a very strange time at the moment and have developed a little bit of insomnia. I am not really sure why and it is something I have not suffered... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• White Bean & Rocket (Arugula) Hummus

  

  White Bean Rocket (Arugula) Hummus I thought it had been a while since I brought you a dip recipe so have got this one together for you. Read more

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

• Weekly Roundup 5th September 2014

  

  I have changed the way I organise myself for this post because of a post I read on 6 Tools Apps to Help Manage Your Blog on Running on Real Food and that has... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• My Dad's "Carrot Salad" Made Vegan

  

  This as the name might suggest is a family recipe that I have changed to make vegan. If you read this blog on a regular basis you may or may not be aware that m... Read more

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

• Vegan Apricot & Nectarine Crumb Squares

  

  Vegan Apricot Nectarine Crumb Squares I am finally back to posting again after my week away and thought I would come back with a nice treat for you. Read more

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

• Weekly Roundup 29th August 2014

  

  So I have been a bit quite over the last week and that is because of the Yoga Sports Science Foundation course that i was on. Read more

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

• Weekly Roundup 22nd August 2014

  

  My top six this week are pictured above and detailed below starting at the top left hand corner and working clockwise: I am starting off with Crispy Sesame... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Provamel’s “No Sugars, No Limits” Recipe Challenge

  

  Sponsored Post I am really excited to be taking part in Provamel’s “No Sugars, No Limits” recipe challenge which has been timed to coincide with the launch of... Read more

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

• Blueberry & Dark Chocolate Oat Scones

  

  Blueberry Dark Chocolate Oat Scones It is a while since I did a breakfast recipe and this is a really good one, even if I do say myself. Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Weekly Roundup 15th August 2014

  

  I have to warn you that I must be in a really chocolatey mood today because 3 of the recipes I have selected are chocolate based. Read more

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

• Broad Bean, Pea & Mint Sourdough Toasts

  

  Broad Bean, Pea Mint Sourdough Toasts This recipe was in my head for a long time before I put it on the plate and it was mainly led by my love of broad beans. Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Spiced Rye and Courgette Cookies with Coconut Cream Frosting

  

  I recently mentioned how much I love cookies and that I get so many recipes for cookies each week it gives me a headache for my weekly review. Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Weekly Roundup 8th August 2014

  

  My friday post is probably one of my favourite posts of the week, reading some interesting posts, looking and new recipes and just getting loads of inspiration. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Dining with Provamel at The Grain Store

  

  I was really lucky to be one of the bloggers selected to go to a special dinner hosted by Provamel at The Grain Store in London. Read more

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

• Lime, Chilli & Coriander Hummus

  

  Lime, Chilli Coriander Hummus So I have no officially started my Yoga Sports Science course, well I am doing the admin involved at the beginning but it is... Read more

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