Weight gain in lockdown

…and why you shouldn’t give a [insert expletive here] Has anyone else noticed the stream of diet pushing, weight-gain bashing, fatphobic posts and photo out there on social media at the moment? From companies outright selling diet products so you don’t “get fat in lockdown” to posts by your friend of a friend about how…

Hash browns

Ok yes, this recipe could be seen as being a lot of effort, but a good savoury brunch is incomplete without a huge delicious hash brown. Plus this recipe is vegan so is suitable for all! Makes 2 big main event hash browns, or 4 side dish hash browns. Ingredients White potatoes – 3 large…

Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese

A vegan twist on a classic that is just a rich and just as delicious. Also 3 of your 5 a day as a bonus! Serves 4 lucky people. Ingredients Onion – 1, peeled and chopped Garlic – 2 cloves, peeled and chopped/minced Chestnut Mushrooms – 5/6 large mushrooms (approx 250g), chopped Red pepper –…

Fitness fairy tales

Ok, so I’m not going to pretend that I have always had this wisdom. I used to be taken in by quick fixes and anecdotal fitness tips. I was that 5 year old that wanted to grow up and be a Disney princess, and later in life, I was taken in by the fitness fairy…