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Spelt and wild garlic scones
Some savoury scones for all you wild garlic hounds out there. (Not a wild garlic hound? Herby scones for you, my friend.)
Mar 30
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Claire Ruston
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The avocado is dead to me. Long live whipped peas and wasabi on toast
Why peas make a better avo-on-toast than actual avocado. Plus, three other ways to enjoy this addictive pea mash.
Mar 16
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Claire Ruston
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Shhh, I’m not ready for spring
Why I could do with a few more weeks of winter before getting back in the gardening groove. And there’s a soup recipe, naturally.
Mar 2
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Claire Ruston
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February 2026
10 signs you live in Bulgaria
A love letter to my beautiful and bonkers adopted home country. In list form, because lists make me feel sane when I’m fraying at the seams.
Feb 16
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Claire Ruston
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Let’s talk about dairy substitutes (but, like, in a fun way)
Come, take my hand as I guide you through the weird and wonderful world of dairy substitutes. Plus, we’ll make perpetual dairy-free yoghurt. Yoghurt for…
Feb 2
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Claire Ruston
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January 2026
Five faves: Vegan cake edition
Sad, raw vegan cakes need not apply. Not even in January.
Jan 19
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Claire Ruston
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Are you there, 2026? It’s me, Claire
Farewell, pastry. Hello, pasta. (Well, what did you expect?)
Jan 5
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Claire Ruston
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December 2025
Bloody Mary French toast
Because one of the great pleasures of being an adult is eating whatever the hell you want.
Dec 22, 2025
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Claire Ruston
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A festive cauliflower and broccoli bake
Tastes of bread sauce, has the comfort of cauliflower cheese, gets something green on your plate, and is vegan (or not). This festive side dish kills a…
Dec 8, 2025
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Claire Ruston
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Exciting news, from my kitchen to yours
I’ve written a cookbook. (Well, a mini one. She's small but mighty.) Here’s how you can get a copy.
Dec 3, 2025
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Claire Ruston
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November 2025
A very veggie Christmas feast, part 2: More recipe recommendations for the big day
Plenty of traditional and not-so-traditional options here for you. Would work for Thanksgiving, too. Settle in for a long one…
Nov 24, 2025
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Claire Ruston
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Cheer up love, it might never ‘appen
This week I’m at large in Portsmouth. I have thoughts on smiling, running and smiling while running. Plus, there’s a recipe for the perfect sticky vegan…
Nov 10, 2025
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Claire Ruston
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