The ‘New Normal’ Many people will have spent weeks and months adjusting to a new way of living as the COVID-19 pandemic led to ‘lockdowns’ around the world. We all were told to ‘stay home’ and almost overnight our whole lives changed… things we took for granted were taken away and we had to negotiate…
Little Pie Patisserie: Review
Vegan Afternoon Tea Lockdown has been so tough for everyone, but it has also encouraged us all to slow down, and take stock of our blessings. Being stuck at home can feel frustrating, but I think most of us have embarked on ‘house missions’ – that DIY job that we have been putting off, decorating,…
Challenge: The Social Media Break
What is a social media break? There is goodness to be found in moderation, and social media is no exception. A social media break is stepping away from the screen with the intention of getting a breath of fresh air. I like many people, have my phone to glued to me all day. It is…
Surviving Lockdown
Cooking for Wellbeing & My Favourite Lockdown Recipes As we hit the two-month mark in lockdown, I think we are all starting to slow down and create new routines and a new normal in the safety of our homes. Staying safe, at home to protect the NHS and all our loved ones. Life is almost…
Are you an Extrovert or an Introvert?
Are you an extrovert or an introvert? Most people have an answer to this question, or at least an alignment with one nature, more than the other. One thing, I think we can all agree on- is you simply cannot put a label or a box around yourself and call it a day. We are…
Generosity of Spirit. One Year Later
Generosity of Spirit One Year Later Generosity of Spirit is the openness and willingness to share our ‘gifts’ , our ‘spirit’ (both emotional and material) freely with others So… I missed my one-year anniversary … it was last month! As of now- my blog is 13 months old. Happy Birthday Generosity of Spirit!!! I am…
RECIPE: Vegan Spinach Quiche
Quiche used to be one of my go-to meals when I was vegetarian, and so it has been something I have wanted to try and transform into a vegan dish for ages. Having saved one of Bianca Zapatka’s recipes a few months ago, Husband and I decided to give it a whirl the other night,…
Squire’s Restaurant. Restaurant Review
Squire’s Restaurant, Bedford Lodge Hotel, Newmarket When you find a restaurant that can offer amazing food time after time, with attentive and friendly service in a gorgeous setting you have hit the jackpot. Squire’s Restaurant at Bedford Lodge Hotel is one of those places, I have visited many times now and never been disappointed, in…
My Favourite Recipes … Right Now
One of my on-going goals is to start recording, organising and compiling some of my favourite vegan recipes so I can create my own vegan cookbook full of tried and tested recipes and go-to meals. So, I thought what better place to start than on my very own blog Generosity of Spirit. I have always…
Gousto: Review
In January my Facebook and Instagram was swamped with ads for food subscription boxes promising fresh, delicious and healthy food delivered straight to your door. Seeing all these happy people receiving their food boxes made me click, and we ordered our very own plant based Gousto box with 4 meals included … A huge…