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This soup is a serious game changer! I haven't managed a recipe post in a long time, because life has taken me on so many paths this last couple of years. However, can you imagine how good this soup must... Continue reading

Posted Dec 20, 2017 at Chocolate and Beyond

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It's not food, but it's vegan - Tropic Skin Care!

So I've joined Tropic Skin Care. As if life wasn't hectic enough :-) Alongside doing a PhD and running an extremely busy vegan social group in Manchester, I've become a Tropic Ambassador, too. I'm totally in love with the products,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 24, 2016 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Recipe: Vegan Fish Pie (can be made gluten free)

Are you ready to get your face into this?! I hope so, and that you'll find it a recipe worth waiting for, being that I'm now a relatively irregular food blogger! Yes - vegan fish pie - replicating all the... Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2015 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Recipe: Smoked Paprika, Sweet Potato & Chickpea Pot Pie

Okay, no word of lie, this is pretty damn good pie. The filling is a delicious mix of smoky, spicy and sweet, topped with just enough pastry to make it seem a little sinful, but not enough to make it... Continue reading

Posted Jul 13, 2015 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Vegan 'Pop Up' Gourmet Dining by Matthew Nutter at Nooch!

Last night, my friends and I were treated to an amazing extravaganza of vegan gourmet dining. The food was created by 'plant powered chef' Matthew Nutter, at a 'pop up' restaurant in the quirky setting of Nooch in Wigan. Over... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2015 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Guest recipe from VegFestUK: Chilli Tofu

Okay folks - I know it's been absolutely ages since I posted a recipe (broken camera, still not got another one I can actually use, and have started a PhD!), so I'm thanking VegFestUK Brighton for providing me with this... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2015 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Chocolate and Beyond - Make Me Best Vegan Blogger 2014, Please!

Well folks - if you have been enjoying Chocolate and Beyond and my recipes, it's time to show me the love. How? By casting your vote in this year's VegFest Awards 2014, where my little ol' blog has been, wait... Continue reading

Posted Jul 9, 2014 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Foraging recipe: Goosegrass & Pea Macaroni Salad

Spring is all around and so are the fruits of nature, you only have to know what you're looking for. And after going on a foraging walk a couple of weeks ago with a friend, I discovered a new, foragable... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2014 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Review: Win Vegan Easter Eggs & Chocolate from Ethical Superstore!

What's there to complain about in life when the postie delivers a box of vegan choccie and Easter eggs, all for you? This week has been a tough one as I fell sick last Sunday and am still not right.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2014 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Recipe: Lazy Vegan Stove Top Frying Pan Pizza

The things you manage to discover when your oven explodes and is out of action! There is always a silver lining, because now I've found out how to make this amazing stove top, frying pan vegan pizza, and I doubt... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2014 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Recipe: Leek & Potato Vegan Frittata

This is vegan comfort food at its best! Hearty, filling, simple to make, and - for those who are interested - entirely gluten free. It was so delicious that once it was cooked, I found I couldn't stop eating it.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2014 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Recipe: Sweet Potato & Black Turtle Bean Burgers (gluten free)

At long last, a recipe! Thanks to my Dad, I have a camera, and therefore can start to take pictures and post recipes again. Yay! I still need to get the hang of taking decent photos with it, as the... Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2014 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Oak Street Cafe, Manchester - Creative Vegan Food & Lovely Wine

Last week I had a surprise invite to review the Oak Street Cafe Bar, where along with other food bloggers and local reviewers, we got treated to a fabulous lunch and some wine tasting. Housed inside Manchester Craft and Design... Continue reading

Posted Nov 26, 2013 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Vegan Manchester - Vegan-Friendly Social Group Launching 20th November @ Soup Kitchen

Phew, it's been a busy couple of weeks! And next week on 20th November, it will be the launch night of Vegan Manchester, a new social group for vegans, their friends, and the vegan curious, to be held at Soup... Continue reading

Posted Nov 15, 2013 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Recipes: Autumn Beetroot & Fennel Soup (with Vegan Sour Cream)

Finally, a new recipe from me! It's been a long time coming, I know. I was away in Thailand for over a month, and while I was travelling, my camera actually broke. SOB! Now the display has gone really weird... Continue reading

Posted Oct 30, 2013 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Foodie Adventures in Thailand & 7 Top Tips for Vegan Travellers

After a month in Thailand and a few computer problems to sort out, I am finally home and able to post again. Not that I was desperate to get home. In fact, I'm downright miserable to be back! Other than... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2013 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Recipe: Chickpea, Mushroom & Tarragon Burgers (Gluten Free)

I wanted to squeeze in one last recipe before I head off to Thailand next week. I shall be there a full month, so you'll see a bit less of me, but hopefully I'll get a chance to blog about... Continue reading

Posted Aug 30, 2013 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Review: Vegan Beer & Food Tasting at BrewDog Manchester!

Although it's been open for more than a year, it was just a few weeks ago that I visited BrewDog Manchester for the first time. I have been to a London Camden branch before, swayed by the prospect of vegan... Continue reading

Posted Aug 28, 2013 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Recipes: Walnut Kohl-Slaw with Sweet & Tangy Dressing

Have you been wondering how to use up that kohlrabi that came in your organic veg box this week? If you're anything like me, the weird and wonderful fruits and veggies that come in boxes can be baffling to know... Continue reading

Posted Aug 6, 2013 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Recipes: Vegan Iced Mocha Vanilla Frappuccino

Hot coffee doesn't thrill me at all. I always think it smells better than it tastes. But when it comes to a lush, iced coffee of some kind, I'm there. I really love iced frappuccino style of drinks, and they... Continue reading

Posted Jul 22, 2013 at Chocolate and Beyond

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New to Help You! A Recipe Index Page on Chocolate and Beyond

Just a short post to make an annoucement! After many hours of hard labour (heh), I've now created a Recipe Index page on Chocolate and Beyond. This should help you find recipes more easily, as I have listed all my... Continue reading

Posted Jul 18, 2013 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Rustic Vegan Pizza with No Yeast Dough (Budget Recipe, 60p Per Half Pizza)

I was utterly greedy and ate a full one of these. It was too much, I was stuffed full and then felt a little in pain. But I blame the after-effects of doing Live Below the Line, as this was... Continue reading

Posted Jul 18, 2013 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Recipes: Peaches & Strawberry Cream Smoothie

I know I'm a little late for Wimbledon, but we still have summer ahead of us to enjoy this beautiful and heavenly Peaches & Strawberry Cream Smoothie. And this really is delightful, so creamy and just sweet enough. It's hard... Continue reading

Posted Jul 15, 2013 at Chocolate and Beyond

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Raw Blueberry Pie - Exclusive Recipe from Rebecca Kane

Raw blueberry pie, oh my. And as promised on Monday when I announced the Shine Inside and Out giveaway from raw food goddess Rebecca Kane, I am posting Rebecca's exclusive recipe for this gorgeous raw food dessert. Although I do... Continue reading

Posted Jul 10, 2013 at Chocolate and Beyond

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FREE Rebecca Kane Raw Food Recipes & 'Shine Inside and Out' Book Giveaway!

Does the idea of 'raw food' conjure images of cows chewing the cud, or rabbits nibbling on lettuce? I have to admit, I too was guilty of harbouring misconceptions about raw food until a couple of years ago. I thought... Continue reading

Posted Jul 8, 2013 at Chocolate and Beyond

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