Heathen Vegan Gourmet

14/02/2026

Stollen Christmas pudding, dotted with melting marzipan pearls and finished with butter and almonds. Soft, rich, and quietly festive.

I made twenty-four of them to get this right.
Some things take the time they take.

The recipe link is in the first comment.

09/01/2026

Happy New Year.
I’m pleased to be doing the food for the event in March.
It will be a super weekend.

NEW WORKSHOP DATES 😃

In the lead up to ‘Explore your Story’ 25th & 26th April (EDITED), I am running a series of ‘Discover your Story’ workshops.

28th January - online 6:30pm
31st January - Whitehaven 10am

For more details & to book - see the links in the comments 😊

“Find greater clarity & courage to explore the story you want to write”

23/11/2025

Kendal Mountain Festival has a Vegan Society stand this year! It’s sensible to be there given the outdoor community is concerned about climate change. Vegan people have been glad to see it and non-vegan people have asked lots of questions… often about food!
So it’s all great and we have to thanks Jules Alison for organising us.

07/11/2025

What’s for tea?
Tonight it’s a velvety red pepper bisque – silky, sweet, a bit of a hug in a bowl. I’ll be eating this with a blanket round my shoulders and not apologising for it.

This is the first in my new weekly rhythm: answering the world’s question with real food.

31/10/2025

What's for tea? Faux Gras pâté made with puy lentils, mushrooms and walnuts. I'm absolutely loving having this rich, soft and flavoursome pâté in the fridge and quite honestly, I like it best topped with sauerkraut!

22/10/2025

Cooking live. Could you? Here’s what you might see and here’s what I see. Why? For the animals.

12/10/2025

Birthday celebrations, as we become older, change focus. These happy events celebrate friendship and shared interests, and often call for nostalgic treats and comforting spreads. And of course, cooking facilities aren't always available...

Vegan Birthday Menu:

Savoury Table

Finger Sandwiches with white and seeded breads

Coronation Chickpea
Smoked Tofu & Cream Cheese
Deli-Style Red Pepper & Cashew Cream

Smoked Leek, Potato & Caramelised Onion Quiche topped with dressed rocket

Autumn Slaw with Maple Mustard Dressing

Pickled Onions & Gherkins

Sweet Table
Lemon Drizzle Loaves – little loaf cakes glazed while warm, finished with fine zest

Mini Persian Love Cakes – cupcakes, lightly spiced with cardamom & almond, topped with rose petals & pistachio

Sticky Parkin Bites – dark, glossy ginger-treacle cake

Fresh grapes or clementines

05/10/2025

Funeral teas can be a gentle, quiet moment to pause and reflect. While walking Georgia 🐾, I pictured how the food and the mood of the table could feel warm, welcoming, and comforting, with simple bites and soft colours that invite a quiet pause. What small touches would you include to create that sense of calm?

The Final Gathering – Sample Menu
Savouries
Cucumber & fresh herb cream cheese finger sandwiches on white bloomer
Coronation chickpea sandwiches on seeded brown bread
Carrot, dill & vegan cream cheese pinwheels
Mini leek & mushroom tartlets with thyme
Warm Wellington rolls with caramelised onion chutney

Sweet Plates
Classic Victoria sponge with raspberry jam & vanilla buttercream
Lemon drizzle loaf with candied lemon slices
Scones with plant-based clotted cream & strawberry preserve
Mini Treacle tarts with lattice tops & almond glaze

Seasonal Fruit Platter

Beverages
Freshly brewed loose-leaf tea – English Breakfast & Earl Grey
Herbal infusions – chamomile, mint
Fresh coffee
Chilled elderflower cordial

02/10/2025

This Wedding Menu is coming together step-by-step...