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Read the blog: https://virtuelicious.co.uk/veganuary-tips and listen to the last episode to find out how to win the mean planner journal.

On the face of it going vegan is an easy decision - and it can be if you want it to be. It’s simply giving up meat, fish, eggs and dairy products right? Well, yes it can be that if you want it to be.

Or you  might want to go the extra mile and give up honey too. Or start checking labels to ensure that foods don’t contain ingredients that are derived from animals - eggs and gelatine are the obvious ones. But what about the not so obvious? Some alcohols use animal products in the production process. The wax on may well be shellac (E904) which is a resin secreted by the female lac bug.

And then there’s the clothes - should you give up your favourite leather shoes? Or keep wearing what you have but not buy new ones? Or only buy second-hand?

These are all things to think about. There is no right or wrong answer. Just what feels right for you!

Read the blog: https://virtuelicious.co.uk/veganuary-tips and listen to the last episode to find out how to win the mean planner journal.

On the face of it going vegan is an easy decision - and it can be if you want it to be. It’s simply giving up meat, fish, eggs and dairy products right? Well, yes it can be that if you want it to be.  But there's a lot to think about. There is no right or wrong answer. Just what feels right for you!

What’s your motivations for going vegan? Is it to save the planet or is it for health reasons? Do you want to eat more “clean” foods? Do you want to focus on upping your cooking skills? Do you want to loose weight? Or are you just trying to prove to yourself that you can do it?

Read on to find out how to get prepared and eat a balanced diet.

It’s been a funny old year but there is so much I have learned and embraced about food. In this episode I share my food ups and downs.

Cooking obstacles: developing a chronic illness

Best dinner out: Laksha Bay in Wapping, London https://www.laksha-bay.co.uk

Best breakfast out: https://www.littlefarthingloefarm.co.uk

Best dish I have made: Malai Kofta

See the recipe video here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CXEazEqo2-X/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Gurka Palace: https://gurkhapalace.co.uk

Holy Pundit: http://theholypundit.co.uk

New products: BBQ sauce, Veg stock, meal planning course, meal planning journal, 3 hour cooking week: https://virtuelicious.co.uk/shop/

New thing I have learnt to make: bread

Most proud of: being stocked in four zero waste shops

New foods: Eczema Detox by Karen Fischer https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eczema-Detox-low-chemical-eliminating-inflammation/dp/1925335534

Kitchen gadgets that have upped my game: air fryer, slow cooker

Coming up next year:

Happy Cooking x

Apparently Christmas isn't Christmas without bread sauce! But who's got time to make bread sauce from scratch? You do, of course :-)

In this episode I'm going to tell you exactly how I make bread sauce from scratch in minutes. How do I do it? Well, you know me…always love a cooking hack. And lucky for you I'm going to share it :-)

In the recipe on my website I compare the cost of making bread sauce from scratch with buying it in a packet (where you still have to add the milk yourself) and buying a premium ready-made version. It's it's an eye-opener to see the difference in price.

Here's the recipe: bread sauce recipe easy

Here's the Instagram reel so you can see the video: Instagram reel

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Happy cooking :) x

Do you dream of making your own Christmas cake but never get round to it? Why is that? Could it be because it takes so long and it's a bit of a faff? Well if that's you then don't worry, I've got your back.

Or are you one of those people that just don't like Christmas cake? Neither did I until I developed my amazing recipe tailored to my taste.

In this episode I'm going to go over how I made my Christmas cake into a quick and easy affair and how I tweaked the recipe so that I actually enjoyed eating it! In fact, I actually look forward to it and can't resist a nibble when no one's looking!!

After listening to this episode you will be fully armed with everything you need to make a Christmas cake you and your family will enjoy with just a few minutes of your time in the kitchen.

Fancy trying my Christmas Cake Kit?

Get it here (UK only): https://virtuelicious.co.uk/product/christmas-cake-kit/

See pictures and videos of my Christmas Cake here and let me know how yours goes:

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Today’s episode is about how to make a quick and simple Diwali dinner. If you’d like to have an Indian themed lunch or dinner to celebrate but can’t face spending all day in the kitchen then fear not, I’ve got your back. I’ver got some amazingly quick tips to help you celebrate Diwali dinner without the drama!

Don't get me wrong, this isn't a full on traditional spread, this is a fantastic three course meal made quickly but with all the flavour that will leave you satisfied....you may even go back for seconds!And because it's simple and easy, you'll have the energy to enjoy it. 

I'll talk you through how to make the yummy lassi drink we all love, pakora, curry, roti, rice and even a beautiful yogurt dessert. 

So if you want to make a meal you can be proud of, you won't want to miss this episode.

If you want to make an Indian Feast using my ten minute meal kits you can check them out here: https://virtuelicious.co.uk/product/indian-feast-kit/

Happy eating :) x

FREEBIE!!! meal planning checklist: https://mailchi.mp/7ba3e8b8584f/fjki0gt351

In this episode of the podcast we are talking about when I thought I recipe compared to when I don't follow a recipe and also when I'll take the middleground and take inspiration from a recipe but go off on my own tangent :-)

I might follow a recipe when I want to learn new techniques, experiment with new cuisines or flavours, or I just want to indulge in the joy of cooking.

But then there are times when I might not want to follow recipe, or I might want to tweak a recipe. I might do that when I am limited by the type of ingredients I have, for example by what's in season or what needs using up in the fridge. I may also tweak a recipe to cater to my own taste, or to make it suitable to a particular diet e.g. vegetarian or to make it healthy.

Here's the recipe for the orange cake we will be discussing in the Clubhouse chat on Tuesday at 6pm (send me a message through any of the Virtuelicious social media channels and I'll send you the link): https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/sep/28/claudia-rodens-orange-and-almond-cake

I hope you enjoy this episode, I'd love to hear from you.

Happy Eating :) x

P.S. don't forget to download the meal planning checklist: https://mailchi.mp/7ba3e8b8584f/fjki0gt351