Hi there, Reader Welcome back to another end-of-the-month catch-up! This meme that keeps popping up in my Facebook feed lately says everything about my life of late...😆 Things are a bit up in the air here. Chester finally had surgery on Wednesday and came home yesterday. At the moment he's on morphine and completely away with the fairies. Surgery went well but there's a very long recovery period (16 weeks) and a full program of meds, physio, and rehab to work through with him every day. It's...
6 days ago • 4 min read
Hi there, Reader Crispy pie crust, filled with cheesy, silky soft custard, and your choice of add-ins. I mean, is there anything better? I just love that quiche is good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and this recipe is a blank canvas — You can make it literally any flavour you want. I've included a simple pie-crust recipe but there'll be no judgment from me if you buy one and just make the filling! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE! More Traditionally "Eggy" Recipes: Vegan Toast Cups Vegan Scrambled...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader Can you feel it? The sun's getting warmer, flowers are blooming, and our kitchens are calling for a fresh, springtime makeover! It's time to swap those hearty winter stews for vibrant and delicious spring recipes that will make your taste buds do a happy dance! Vegan Pea Soup 📌 PIN FOR LATER "This was so easy and delicious! What's not to love? Full of protein, great nutrition, low fat and calories. I had to have a second bowl. So tasty. Thank you Mel, for yet again a fabulous...
13 days ago • 2 min read
Hi there, Reader I'm in love with the simplicity of this one-pot, Oven Baked Garlic Mushroom Rice. Put everything in a casserole and bake. It's really quick and easy to throw together and goes with almost anything! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE! More Rice Recipes: Coconut Lime Rice Easy Mushroom Fried Rice Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole Easy Savoury Rice If you make this recipe, I'd love to hear in the comments how it turns out. You can also share a picture on Instagram. Be sure to tag...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader St Patrick's Day is coming up very soon so I thought I'd send you a little reminder about these popular Irish-themed recipes on AVV! Vegan Irish Stew "This is by far the best stew I've eaten EVER! OMG thank you so so much for such a scrumptious meal! I'll be making this so often I'll be sick of it!" - Sammy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Click here for the recipe! Vegan Soda Bread "I used to live in Ireland and have struggled since to find a soda bread that matches the ones I used to eat in the...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader Creamy, sweet Butternut Squash Curry. Quick, easy, totally delicious, and made in one pot in only 30 minutes. This recipe also works great with sweet potatoes instead of squash! 😉 CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE! More Curry Recipes: Curry Hummus Chickpea Curry Soup Chickpea & Lentil Curry Easy Green Bean Potato Curry If you make this recipe, I'd love to hear in the comments how it turns out. You can also share a picture on Instagram. Be sure to tag @avirtualvegan! Mel x Click to...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader I've been eating this Peanut Butter Oatmeal for breakfast since before Christmas and still haven't gotten fed up with it! It's really good with strawberry jam, sliced banana, or a few squares of melty dark chocolate! You need just 4 ingredients and about 5 minutes to make it. I like to double or triple the recipe and freeze it in a muffin pan. Then you can warm it up straight from the freezer as you need it. Instructions are in the post! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE! More...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader It's Shrove Tuesday A.K.A Pancake Day, (or you might know it as Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras), and I've got you covered with the BEST Vegan English Pancake recipe! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE! These pancakes are just like the original. Soft, tender, beautifully freckled, and so delicious sprinkled with an indecent amount of granulated sugar and ridiculous amounts of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Whether you celebrate pancake day or not, you're going to love them! Even though I live...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi there, Reader It's that time of the month again! I don't think I sent one of these emails last month because Chester hurt himself (more on that below), but gosh, hasn't it been an eventful (not in a good way) start to the year? 🥺 It feels like the world is falling apart around our ears, and I hope you're doing ok. Shared with permission from Donna Ashworth. It seems fitting for the moment! Her latest book of poetry, Wild Hope - Healing Words to Find Light on Dark Days, is beautiful and...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read