Love? Life? Joy!
‘Why are you vegan?’ Over the past two years, I’ve had plenty of practice at answering this question. It is commonly preceded by me explaining what a vegan is – someone who does not eat dairy, meat, eggs or honey; who does not wear leather, wool or silk; who avoids exploitation of animals as far as possible. The short version,... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Animal Planet Domestic Goddess Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
At some point around hitting my mid-twenties it seems suddenly my newsfeed is awash with engagement announcements, wedding photos and babies. And so rather than going with my initial gut reactions of ohmygodwhendidigetsoold and inmyheadimstillanoughtiesteen I decided to embrace the hen parties and baby showers and buy my first set of novelty cookie cutters. Cos who doesn’t want a biscuit... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Ilona's Weekly Munchies
Last week was National Afternoon Tea Week. Glorious. Tea and cake are a big part of the aliljoy community, so it was only natural we celebrate this glorious British tradition. Make mine an Earl Grey! I first got introduced to the delights of Afternoon Tea earlier this year for a friend’s birthday and I can honestly say I am a fan.... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Yazmin Joy
As I have a bit of a partiality for spicy food, recently I bought a chilli plant for my kitchen window (number 2, as I may have over watered number 1). Having read up more stringently on care of said plant I was overjoyed to begin harvesting what can only be described as a bumper crop. Armed with more chillis... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Ilona's Weekly Munchies
This weekend I had some friends round for dinner, and being my mother’s daughter I somewhat excessively overestimated just how much six people can eat. Never wanting to waste food I have several favourite uses for small quantities of left-overs, and this week I opted for a classic Vegetable Pie. Not only is this a great way to use up... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Ilona's Weekly Munchies
As much as I enjoy cooking there are some days when I love nothing more than a good one-pot-wonder. And when that one pot results in anything chocolatey that’s just an added bonus! This week’s recipe is an old favourite: chocolate brownies with a Crème Egg surprise centre. Caution: This is not for those watching their waist-line! THE RECIPE Useful... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Ilona's Weekly Munchies
Having decided to challenge myself this month I began to delve in to the realm of home-made sushi, and come out pleasantly surprised. Whilst a little fiddly my first attempts at some basic vegetarian rolls were not overly traumatic, and so I thought I would spread the joy. Watch this space for different types of rolls and some new filling... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Ilona's Weekly Munchies
Leaving Soho a little worse for wear late one Saturday night on a quest to find something, ANYTHING to eat I stumbled upon the holy grail of all drunken foods: Falafel. And, having stuffed my face with a tasty snack I didn’t later regret, I thought I’d give it a go. Some time on and baked falafel still ranks top as... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Ilona's Weekly Munchies
For me this time of year is Birthday-intensive, which gets me in the mood for making mini food. Here are a couple of my favourite, super easy party treats: THE RECIPE: Mini Mushroom Pies Useful Info This Recipe Is: Vegetarian Ingredients (Makes 20) 500G Ready Made Puff Pastry Handful Spinach 2 Portobello Mushrooms 50-100g Stilton Olive Oil 1 Egg Method... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Ilona's Weekly Munchies
With Chinese New Year celebrations lighting up London this weekend I felt inspired to try my hand at some Asian cuisine and make a noodle soup. And having tried, and failed, at making tofu on many an occasion I though it was the perfect opportunity to give it another go. So, as hundreds and thousands of people descended on the West... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Ilona's Weekly Munchies