I always obsess over the pumpkin, sweet potato and kabocha squash sweet treats that I stumble across in Japan, as they taste perfectly autumnal while still remaining fairly nutritious. Now that I'm stuck in the UK for the foreseeable future, it's always a bonus when I find a delicious recipe that I can recreate at home.
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The majority of pumpkin recipes that I see floating around on Instagram and Pinterest consist of cakes, muffins and sweet pies. While those are delicious in moderation, I definitely have more of a savoury tooth.
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Last Sunday I ventured out to forage for wild blackberries, keeping an eye out for those little deep-purple jewels gleaming in the bushes. I managed to gather quite a haul, and immediately set about making jars of fresh jam in order to preserve and store my harvest. As I surveyed my handiwork I was struck by inspiration - surely the tart sweetness and sharp tang of blackberries would lend themselves nicely to a more savoury recipe?
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Is anyone else's kitchen currently filled with more apples than they could ever possibly eat?
While I'm definitely not complaining, I have been struggling to come up with creative ways to use up this abundance of sweet, seasonal fruit.
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For the past few mornings I've been waking up to sunlight spilling through my windows, bringing warmth and light to every corner of my apartment.
That can only mean one thing - spring is finally here!
Autumn is the perfect time of year to roll up your sleeves and spend a cosy afternoon baking. There’s nothing better than the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through your home, and it’s the perfect accompaniment to all those hearty stews and soups that I crave throughout October.
I don't know about you, but I am so ready for autumn.
Cosy sweaters are hanging in my closet, our Halloween candy has already been purchased and my apartment is covered in pumpkins. As you probably already know, this time of year is my idea of heaven.
A few years ago, you could be forgiven for assuming that vegans survived on a diet consisting solely of salad and raw vegetables. There simply weren't many other options!
These days, there's no excuse. As more people become aware of the benefits of a plant-based diet, the demand for tasty vegan options has increased exponentially.
My boyfriend calls this the best banana bread in the world. That’s a pretty grand title, but I think it lives up to the hype.
Everyone obsesses over pumpkin-spiced everything during autumn, but I beg you to spare a thought for the humble kabocha squash.
As pumpkin's lesser-known cousin, kabocha is nonetheless a staple in my kitchen throughout the colder months.
From The Pumpkin Patch 