Spring is coming! Yay! All around us, nature is starting to realise its potential and come into bud, returning to new life. At this time of year, following the festival of Imbolc or Candlemas at the start of February, we honour the Maiden Goddess Brighid (Christianised as St Bride), renewer of light, bearer of the… Continue reading Brighid Cake
Author: Elsa
Hello and welcome to my blog! I'm a nature-loving, happy hippy PhD student from the UK interested in veganism, zero waste and other topics related to environmentalism, minimalism and living a conscious life in touch with nature.
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No Bake Cacao, Hemp and Cardomom Flapjacks
These flapjacks are the bomb! I first encountered this incredible flavour combination in a flapjack I bought from EarthFayre, Glastonbury (UK), and as soon as I got home I knew I had to recreate the recipe! These flapjacks are so easy to make - it's a one bowl recipe with no baking required, as they set… Continue reading No Bake Cacao, Hemp and Cardomom Flapjacks
My Zero Waste Deodorant Recipe
Here is my tried and tested homemade, all-natural, low waste deodorant recipe! I used to frequently buy hardcore, super intense deodorant full of nasties like aluminium, but about three years ago I started making my own, and I haven't looked back. This magical formula has kept me smelling fresh on through many hikes, sweaty yoga… Continue reading My Zero Waste Deodorant Recipe
Imbolc Soup and Bread
As I write this blog post, it's probably the grimmest day of the year so far weather wise. January is always a wash out in the UK, and this morning we woke up to snow, that has, in classic British style, already turned to slush as the sleet continues to fall. There's something strangely comforting… Continue reading Imbolc Soup and Bread
Vegan Welsh Bara Brith
Baby it's cold outside! In the UK, we're having some of the heaviest snow we've had in a few years, and I'm making the most of it by having a weekend of cosying up inside and baking some festive treats. Bara Brith ("mottled bread" in Welsh) is a traditional Welsh fruit cake that is… Continue reading Vegan Welsh Bara Brith
Cashew Buckwheat Granola
Homemade granola for all! I first got really into making my own granola about three years ago when I had a friend staying with me who kept eating it faster than I could bake more! But I wasn't complaining - it allowed me to perfect this nutty, crunchy recipe that makes a delicious breakfast topped… Continue reading Cashew Buckwheat Granola
Easy Zero Waste Swaps 3: Zero Waste At Work
Starting off Zero Waste is so exciting and so rewarding. There are so many simple swaps you can make that will drastically cut down the amount of waste you produce. But, unfortunately, there are areas of life that require a bit more thought - I find the workplace is one of the key ones! There… Continue reading Easy Zero Waste Swaps 3: Zero Waste At Work
