loopyloulaura

Two years ago I decided to give veganism a go after 18 years as a vegetarian. I won’t lie, it has been tricky as times and I will probably always struggle with the loss of cheese. But I am very happy and proud of my choice. So why am I vegan? I am vegan because […]

Thai curries are one of my favourite meals and have been for years! Quick and easy to make but packed full of flavour whilst also being vegan and gluten free. They are usually very liquid to soak into the rice. Ingredients 1 onion 1 pepper 396g pack tofu, drained 400g can of chickpeas, drained (keep […]

I have mixed feelings about a roast dinner. I like the tradition and am the first to admit that my roast potatoes are superb 😀 But vegetarian and now vegan options have always been a little disappointing. But now I have discovered that tofu roasts nicely, creating a chewy middle and crispy surface. The brilliant […]

A taste of my childhood: apple turnovers! I haven’t has any apple turnovers in about 20 years as I have never found a gluten free version 🙁 Time to make some then! I could have made my own pastry and filling (could I, really?!) but when there is an easy alternative, it seems silly not […]

For my birthday last month, Chris bought me waffle plates for our sandwich toaster and I finally got round to trying them! I have never eaten or made waffles before so it was a bit of a learning curve, especially as I adapted the recipe to make it vegan! They turned out well:   This […]