Author Archives: Jenny

Cookbook of the Month: Oh She Glows (Part Two)

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Jenny

I had not quite finished with Oh She Glows when I wrote about it two weeks ago:  I continued my cooking for the rest of February and although the month is over, let me share what I tried: Pictured up … Continue reading →

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Vegan Afternoon Tea: The Hideaway, Urmston

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Jenny

UPDATE: THIS RESTAURANT CLOSED IN 2017 I’ve decided to make 2015 the year of the vegan afternoon tea.  I want to have one per month, and I kicked things off with a trip to The Hideaway in Urmston, Manchester.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Cookbook of the Month: Oh She Glows

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Jenny

In a break from tradition, I’m going to tell you about my favourite cookbook rather than just a particular recipe.  I’ve been using one book substantially more than any other, and in fact I’d go so far as to say … Continue reading →

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Vegan in London: A Tale of Two Buffets

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Jenny

UPDATE: TIBITS CLOSED IN 2020 I felt like quite the glamorous high flyer last week when I headed to London for a training day.  I almost wished my neighbour on the train would strike up a conversation with me just … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Manchester: Jaipur Palace

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Jenny

UPDATE: THIS RESTAURANT CLOSED IN 2023 For months, every time our bus went past Jaipur Palace (a vegan/vegetarian Indian restaurant in Fallowfield) my fellow and I said:  “We must go there.”  Before we knew it, this had changed into:  “Why … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Liverpool: The Egg

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Jenny

At the end of 2014 I ventured over to Liverpool for my annual Christmas catch up with two of my friends who still teach abroad.  We always have the same problems when trying to decide where to eat:  one vegan, … Continue reading →

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Vegan Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Jenny

Mr Herbivores’ Heaven and I enjoyed an early Christmas celebration at the weekend before we go our separate ways for the day itself.  He has never really celebrated Christmas before and initially was rather reluctant to indulge in all my … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Manchester: Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Jenny

Ah, moving house. Or maybe I mean: Bah, moving house. I absolutely love making a house a home.  If only it weren’t preceded by the agony of packing, lifting and organising. The whole experience takes its toll mentally as well … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Manchester: Bistro 1847

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Jenny

UPDATE: THIS RESTAURANT CLOSED IN 2019 Right in the city centre, Bistro 1847 has become my go-to restaurant for celebrations and special occasions in Manchester.  Since it first opened it has held a special place in my heart thanks to … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Glasgow: Mono

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Jenny

I’m an Edinburgh girl through and through, and in my university days I only made my way over to Glasgow to see bands.  So on my recent trip north of the border, when my fellow asked what we should do … Continue reading →

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