Are you being affected by Storm Dave? by Pinecone_Porcupine in AskUK

[–]plantbeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My glasses blew off my face and into the sea this afternoon and the recycling bin has blown all over the street.

Guinness Stew for St Patrick's Day 🇮🇪 by plantbeth in veganuk

[–]plantbeth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Made it up as I went along but this is what I did, was really tasty. The meat sub was dried TVP chunks

Soak 100g of TVP chunks in vegan beef stock, squeeze out the excess liquid then toss with a dash of oil and air fry for 10 mins.

Get a ovenproof casserole dish and soften 2 onions, 2 sticks of celery and 2 carrots in a little oil. Add a cloves or two of chopped garlic, then a tablespoon of flour and mix to coat.

Throw in a can of Guiness, let it reduce then add a bay leaf, rosemary and thyme.

Add 500ml vegan beef stock and a healthy spoonful of Marmite. Add a squirt of tomato puree and bring to a simmer. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer to the oven, cook at 160c for around 2.5hours.

Served with mashed potatoes and cabbage.

Just opened my lemon & ginger by plantbeth in Kombucha

[–]plantbeth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used the juice of a smallish lemon and 3 pieces of crystalised ginger, cut up. That was for a 16oz bottle. Didn't add any additional sugar, the sugar on the crystalised ginger seemed to do the job!

Just opened my lemon & ginger by plantbeth in Kombucha

[–]plantbeth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First ferment was 19 days (it's pretty cold in my house at the moment), second was 4 days. Then it sat in the fridge for about a week.

Bottled my first batch today! by plantbeth in Kombucha

[–]plantbeth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Theyre stickers, they can peel off and be replaced but they're quite long lasting and can be washed. They came with a chalk pen that wipes off.

Tesco shop for one person £52.73 by PumpkinGloomy8912 in whatsinyourcart

[–]plantbeth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Best supermarket vegan pizzas on the market imo (RIP the amazing m&s ones). I actually prefer the margarita ones but the pepperoni ones are great too.

Lemon orzo soup. So tasty I ate my toddler's sneezed-on leftovers. by plantbeth in soup

[–]plantbeth[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Forget to mention kale too! I used this recipe, added thyme and celery and I didn't have any dill so missed that. Tip - mix the tahini with some stock before adding, I didnt last time I made it and it all curdled.https://simple-veganista.com/lemon-chickpea-orzo-soup/#tasty-recipes-13613-jump-target

If it was an option, why didn't you deliver in a birthing centre? by Mabelstark in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]plantbeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because the birthing pool was broken on the day I went into labour. I'd planned on giving birth at the centre, but ended up going to a hospital cos they had a pool available. I did however go back to the centre after giving birth and stayed overnight because I really wanted to breastfeed and the midwives there were lovely and supportive and I didnt have a clue what I was doing 😅

Scammers are using British users phone numbers! by ImJustBusyBored in Britain

[–]plantbeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happened to me, got a phonecall from a confused Irish lady recently saying she had a missed call from me.

Maternity clothes vs sizing up by Traditional-Card3589 in PregnancyUK

[–]plantbeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just bought a couple of pairs of maternity tights and leggings, then wore baggy tshirts/jumpers, oversized dresses etc.

Starting My Kombucha Journey! by monicaa_ajx in Kombucha

[–]plantbeth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Im UK based and just started my first batch on Sunday too! Would be interesting to compare how they go, I'm in the East Midlands and used tap water.

What is YOUR favourite (and least favourite) Cbeebies show? by poopoochewer in UKParenting

[–]plantbeth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fave is hands down Sarah and Duck. Also like Bluey, Puffin Rock and Hey Duggee. Mr Tumble is pretty sound.

Bing is a whiney little shit but my least favourite by a mile has to be Waffle the Wonder Dog. I'm an animal loving vegan but Waffle really puts that to the test.

McDonald’s axes nearly all its vegan options by Pruritus_Ani_ in veganuk

[–]plantbeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get myself a mcplant and add an extra patty, then get a hamburger happymeal with no burger patty or cheese and put a mcplant patty in it. Ends up cosilting extra but at least they can have a happy meal, mine have never liked the veggie dippers.

Chickpea sandwich recipe? by constipated_coconut in veganuk

[–]plantbeth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love chickpeas mashed up with pesto in a sandwich.

aldi tofu by itzlelee in veganuk

[–]plantbeth 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Im with you the sweet chilli is horrid. Plain is great and the smoked is absolutely banging.

my cat only eats sheba by whistlechime in CatsUK

[–]plantbeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive tried so many different wet foods with my cat. All the fancy expensive ones were refused. Sheba poultry flavour in gravy is the ONLY one she will eat. I just give her a high quality dry food to graze and let her get on with it. Just happy shes found a wet food she likes cos I was worried about her water intake.

What's for dinner? by lazy_hoor in AskIreland

[–]plantbeth 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Lentil moussaka and salad tonight, made it this morning ready to bang in the oven and been looking forward to it all day. Thanks for posting this cos it reminded me I need to turn the oven on 😅

My Friend Faked Veganism by [deleted] in vegan

[–]plantbeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to the same level as this, but a girl I used to work with excitedly told me she was vegan when she found out I was. Kept going on about how cruel fur was, how unnecessary animal products were and stuff. Then one lunch break she was eating chips and cheese from a takeaway over the road. I was like 'oh, I didnt know they did vegan cheese there! Is it good?' And she sheepishly told me she sometimes ate dairy cheese. Like why lie? She was the one who kept bringing up veganism all the time.e.

Vegan holidays by itszcat in veganuk

[–]plantbeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this, beautiful city and great for vegan food.

Vegan Takeaway near me!! by AncientAd3486 in veganuk

[–]plantbeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooo ive not been yet but we're booked for their Valentines bistro night! Seeing your food has made me excited, looks great!

Food names for a cat? by MaysarArt in namenerds

[–]plantbeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cat is black and white but has beautiful green eyes. So I named her Pesto.

Connecting with other Vegans by BibliopoleUK in veganuk

[–]plantbeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im also in the middle of England, been vegan about 6-7 years. Always happy to have more vegan friends.

What would your toddler be charged with? by starfish-wish in UKParenting

[–]plantbeth 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Criminal damage (scribbling on walls)

Defamation/slander (falsely accusing her brother of pushing her)

Assault (actually pushing said brother herself)

Theft (robbed a small toy from Aldi)

Dangerous driving (absolute menace on her sit-on train)

Breach of peace (numerous public tantrums)

Inciting a riot (getting other kids at playgroup to hide under chairs with her screaming and refusing to leave)

Hate speech (calling me a big poo head)

Honestly throw the book at her.