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Loving white vinegar! From MissThrifty in Nifty and Thrifty (19 days old)

Well excellent news, the white vinegar really does work, our clothes did not smell like a chip butty and I am converted. Last night I put a load on (twice in fact, I think forgetting to put the washi… more

Day One From MissThrifty in Nifty and Thrifty (21 days old)

Wow, well it's been a while since I kept a blog - since Yahoo 360 closed down in fact. I'm out of practice and I've gone all shy! My name is Sarah and I have wanted to start a new blog for some ti… more

dum spiro spero From VeganPower in What's for lunch? (179 days old)

I haven't written for a long time, and that's a shame! What's it all about, eh? The we and the world teeter on the cliff edge of pandemics, all out war and environmental disaster. The forces of … more

Red Bean Stew From VeganPower in What's for lunch? (197 days old)

It's just been one of those weeks! Although it's only been four days at work, it's felt like six. I went out for a drink last night...I needed it, that's for sure. Although I only had four beers, I wo… more

Lunch Time! From VeganPower in What's for lunch? (205 days old)

Ok, I found a picture I took a long time ago of the dhal dished up. I thought I'd upload it, as my previous pictures were just of it in a bowl! Thanks again Tom. My typical lunch at work is … more

Dhal...thanks Tom! From VeganPower in What's for lunch? (212 days old)

I'm just finishing up a game of poker as I write this, there's 4 of us left and I'm 3rd, hmm. Yay, make that 2nd! Ok, I'll concentrate on the game for awhile. The guy who was last just doubled up a… more

Feed five for £1 From VeganPower in What's for lunch? (228 days old)

I get asked some funny questions when people hear I'm vegan: Can you eat bread?...Err, yes. Do you eat fish?...No Do you have a beard because you're vegan?...They are two unrelated attributes… more

The Original Veggie Stupid Burger From VeganPower in What's for lunch? (232 days old)

Isn’t it nice that spring has finally arrived?! All the trees are in blossom, the air smells fresh and it’s staying light late again. The winter has some good points, the crisp frosty mornings, wrappi… more

Been a while! From gnome-ish in gnome-ish Blog (237 days old)

Well, I hadn't realised how long it had been since my last post...although, in my defense, I have been sick, poorly, bad!!! I always thought of myself as a healthy individual, but I have had horrendou… more

In Loving Memory of America From VeganPower in What's for lunch? (240 days old)

I’m watching the rain cascade from the sky, as it does from the eyes of lovers departing. I have the knowledge that after the rain and the cold there will be sunshine and without the rain, the plants … more

Pasta From VeganPower in What's for lunch? (246 days old)

Hello! Sorry I've been a bit inactive of late. I've been having a really hectic time. My dog's staying at a friends house, so every night I'm going round there and walking him which means I'll be l… more

Mexican Madness From VeganPower in What's for lunch? (256 days old)

Ok, the title may be deceptive, it's not that mad, but it was very tasty! It also provided me with enough left-overs to take fajita wraps to work with me the next day. Mmmm! I cooked this meal on S… more

Burger and chips? From VeganPower in What's for lunch? (260 days old)

When I tell people I'm becoming vegan, they often look at me like I'm an idiot, sneer, then make some comment about how boring the food must be. I'm not saying everyone reacts like that, but a fair fe… more

Introduction From VeganPower in What's for lunch? (260 days old)

So let's get the boring bits out of the way: I'm Dan, 25 from Bristol. Phew, now we've got that over with, things can only get more interesting! I'll start by saying something you might not expe… more

Out in the big world! From gnome-ish in gnome-ish Blog (266 days old)

On Friday (27th) I planted my caulis and my little gem lettuces outside!! I put the lettuces into a hanging trough, and the caulis into a milk carton tower (4 high)...lets see how they do. I am planni… more

Green fingers or what! From gnome-ish in gnome-ish Blog (273 days old)

My baby leaf salad is looking good, the shoots are about an inch high now! My cauliflower has also sprouted so I am well chuffed! Cant wait for March when I can plant the rest of my seeds and have fre… more

success!! From gnome-ish in gnome-ish Blog (279 days old)

my lettuce (little gem) and my baby leaf salad seeds have started to sprout!!… more

Planting herbs. From gnome-ish in gnome-ish Blog (288 days old)

Well I planted my mint and parsley into the milk carton/pop bottle combination 2 days ago, and despite the warnings about parsley not liking transplanting, all seems to be going well!! I cobbled toge… more

First Time! From gnome-ish in gnome-ish Blog (291 days old)

Well, having been seduced by the selfsufficientish web site (after typing "container gardening" into google!!) I am now determined to do more than just chuck my stuff into the recycling bags. Look out… more