Van Life: What You Need for an Efficient Plant Based Pantry.
The very reason you have a van is so you can throw a few things in the van and go, but what about food? Here’s my guide to what t have in your van pantry for plant based, delicious food on the go.
Lifestyle: I test an Earthing Sheet.
I review a Rowland Earthing sheet, said to provide grounding to reduce pain and inflammation whilst also improving sleep.
Van Life: Travelling with a Dog.
What are the considerations for van travel with a dog? From feeding to keeping your pal safe - this guide has your back.
Recipes for the Road: Park Up Pickled Vegetables.
Having a simple trick like this in your arsenal to top dishes makes such a difference to your food planning on the road.
The Peak District: Froggatt Bridge (River Derwent).
A peaceful and easy walk in the valley, along the River Derwent, near Curbar Edge. This is a perfect spot for wild garlic foraging in Spring.
Recipes for the Road: Rice Box with Ribboned Veg and Sesame and Cashew Brittle.
Fluffy white rice, crisp colourful veg, crunchy sweet sesame brittle topped off with a creamy tahini dressing. A lunch fit for any explorer!
Suffolk: The Shingle Street Shell Line.
A reflective spot with a story about human strength and friendship.
Recipes for the Road: Tahini Tomato Toast.
An easy go to for a plant based lunch on the road. Pull the van over, fry up some toast and load up with these zingy, creamy tomatoes and enjoy the view.
Things To Do: Foraging and Natures Food with Wild Folk and Flavour Fred.
A sunny Spring day spent in nature learning about the abundance of plants available to us via foraging with Wild Folk and Flavour Fred.
Recipes for the Road - Spiced Cacao Hot Chocolate.
A simple but satisfying pick me up for afternoons on the road - a spiced hot cacao which is vegan friendly.
Suffolk: What to do in Orford (dog friendly).
You could just get lost in a bubble of Orford life - it’s self sufficient and provides peaceful moments of bliss for a real reset.
Recipes for the Road: Banana, Oat and Chocolate bars.
A perfect adventuring snack, these satisfying and filling oat bars are easy to make and will use up any ripe bananas you have in your van.
Van Living: 5 Things I Can’t Hit the Road Without.
With space limited, the items you do take with you on the road need to count. These are my essential items for the road I would struggle without, from cooking hacks to toilets 😀
Recipes for the Road - Creamy Spinach Spaghetti
A hit of spinach in a creamy plant based pasta dish that you can whip up in 15 minutes. Perfect van meal right here!
Sussex: Bluebells in Chailey.
The bluebells, along with the Early Purple Orchid, is a sure fire sign the Spring is here. Take a walk with me through the wonderful woods of South Chailey.
Recipes for the Road - Banana, Date & Cacao Porridge.
This pre hiking porridge will fill you up with lots of slow release energy, ready for a day of adventures.
Dartmoor: Hound Tor
Many of the Tors in Dartmoor are mystical at dawn, especially in autumn. I caught sunrise at Hound Tor and here are some photos from that gorgeous morning.
Bath: Explore the City with the Skyline Walk.
Take in the architecture in the city, pass through parkland and hidden waterways to get to Bath Skyline where you can enjoys vistas across the city with this dog friendly easy walk.
Recipes: 3 Ways with Wild Garlic.
3 easy peasy vegan friendly recipes for wild garlic. Just whizz up the ingredients in a bullet and you have tasty additions to every meal.
Rental Renovations: the Under £100 Kitchen Refresh.
See how I turned my dark rental kitchen into a light, up to date space for £100 with D-C-Fix and some tile and Rust Oleum kitchen cupboard paint.