Christmas

These delicious truffles are the perfect way to end a celebratory meal or a fabulous alternative to those chocolates at Christmas! I have used the big fat juicy Medjool dates which I feel are appropriately luxurious for the festive season. The truffles are extremely nutritious containing protein, fibre, vitamins E & B complex, minerals, omega 3 oil and antioxidants. Soaking the almonds activates them, releasing enzyme inhibitors, making them more...

05 December, 2013

These are DELICIOUS, you will not know they are free from 140g/5oz cold butter or Pure vegan spread, diced 225g/8oz plain spelt flour 50g/2oz ground almonds 50g/2oz golden caster sugar 1 orange, zest only pinch of salt 1 egg yolk 1-2 tsp cold water 280g/10oz good quality mincemeat (suet free if you are veggie) 1 egg, beaten icing sugar for dusting Preparation method Preheat oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Rub the butter into the flour and add the almonds, caster sugar, orange rind and salt...

03 September, 2012

This is the recipe for our famous “wheat, dairy and syrup but NOT taste free vegan gingerbread”. They are delicious and make GREAT gifts! Preparation time : 20 minutes Cooking time : 10 minutes Total time : 30 minutes Makes: 25 gingerbread people Ingredients 125g butter (or soya spread if you are vegan) 100g dark muscovado sugar 3 tbsp maple syrup 325g spelt flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp ground ginger 1 inch grated...

30 August, 2012