Apologies for the lack of post last week - my excuse was twofold. Firstly, I was so close to the end of Veganuary, I didn't want to jinx it, and secondly, we had a massive power failure, and I found myself sitting in the dark, under a pile of blankets, with no heating or cooking … Continue reading Vegebruary: The Sequel
Category: The Year of Living Dangerously
The Humble Blueberry
I'm not a fan of fruit. I had a bad time a few years ago when I had terrible acid reflux, and fruit seemed to make it a lot worse (that is my excuse and I am sticking to it). Once you're out of the habit of eating fruit, it's quite hard to get back into it, and if you've tried cake, why would … Continue reading The Humble Blueberry
Vegan Reasons
I promised the reasons why I decided to try Veganuary, and I will deliver, damnit.Obviously, the first and most important reason is the health implications. Reducing animal products in your diet can reduce your risk of health problems by a whole 12.5%! And of course, the second reason is the animal welfare issue - obviously … Continue reading Vegan Reasons
New Year’s Resolutions (again)
So. 2019 is here. I don't know about you, but so far, nobody has died, I've not screwed up anything at work and the weather's been pretty pleasant. Hurrah! Winning this year already. But Gentle Readers, it is a new year. And as is traditional in the first month of the calendar year, thoughts once … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions (again)