My thoughts about books, writing, life and so many other things….Judy Leigh/ Elena Collins.
I've got a great summer recipe for you. And it's bursting with goodness. It's delicious and your friends will love it. Don't be put off by using avocados in a key lime pie. It's perfect and you won't taste them. The avocado or avocado pear is an evergreen tree in the laurel family. It is …
There are various things I don’t really do if I can help it, in terms of feeling certain emotions. One is regret. I don’t see the point of it, unless we learn from it and then put it away. You can’t go back and change things. Yes, it might be nice if life had taken …
Just a short blog from me today, as I’m currently up to my ears in edits and new novels. Even though I’m writing ahead of deadlines, I have a new story on the go and I’m editing The Cornish Witch and The Silver Ladies Seize the Day. Check out the blurb on Amazon. I think …
Recently I was doing one of those authors’ talks where I read an excerpt from a recent novel and then I answer questions from the audience. Someone was saying how they enjoyed the characters I create, that they were like friends, and I was so pleased. Someone else asked about location – they were very …
Continue reading I’m Just A Vegan Writing About All Sorts of Food…
I’ve been vegan for thirty years and vegetarian for much longer. In terms of my lifestyle, I’ve always assumed two things – that vegans avoid animal products as best as they can, and that it’s virtually impossible to be a vegan. Avoiding animal products requires a lot of label reading and some understanding of where …
On vegan food, and how much better it is now...
As Veganuary draws to an end, here are my thoughts about plant-based trends
As the worst of lockdown is over, despite wide predictions of another possible ‘wave’, we are all looking forward to the summer and the chance to travel again, whether it is to the nearest beach, or to see much-missed friends, or to somewhere distant but safe. It will be lovely to spend time in the …
Apparently, the entire month of January is celebrated by many as Veganuary, a time when people eat vegan food for a month. Perhaps it is a fresh dietary choice for some, perhaps it is an antidote to the Christmas excesses for others, or even just curiosity, but I thought I’d share my New Year’s buffet …
Continue reading Sharing my New Year’s Eve buffet with friends, in the only way currently possible…
I’ve never been a great fan of ‘imitation meat’, so when I heard about a turkey-style roast, I thought it wouldn't be something I’d want to make. I’m not keen on the fibrous meaty texture of many plant-based meat replacements, but working with vital wheat gluten means that you can add a variety of flavours …
Continue reading Plant-based roast with stuffing: recipe and serving ideas
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