Overcoming the January Blues

The January blues may seem overwhelming but it's possible to turn the tides on this gloomy feeling with these practices.

Confessions of Raw FoodieDeborah Durrant12 January 2024January Blues, Blue Monday, Good Mood Food, Vitamin D DeficiencyComment

Alkaline Foods: A Raw Plant-based Guide to Balancing pH

What are the principles of an alkaline diet and and how can you balance your pH levels through food choices?

Confessions of Raw FoodieDeborah Durrant11 January 2024alkaline, acid, alkaline foods, pH, balancingComment

The ancient tradition of Wassailing.

The ancient tradition of wassailing gets a modern twist.

Confessions of Raw FoodieDeborah Durrant2 January 2024wassailing, folklore, apples, pagan, old english, twelth nightComment

How do you define success?

How do you define success? Maybe it’s not about what we are led to think.

Confessions of Raw FoodieDeborah Durrant31 December 2023success, new years eve, measuring upComment

Simple Ideas to Supercharge your Winter Breakfasts

When winter rolls in, it’s normal to find yourself yearning for cozy comfort food, particularly if your home is a freezing cottage like mine first thing in the morning. Here are some simple raw recipe ideas that can give you a good start to the day.

Raw Food Films That Could Transform Your Life

If you need some inspiration for your raw food journey, check out these films to give you a boost. They may well be a catalyst to transformation. After all, we all love a ‘before and after’ don’t we?

Eat Raw, Stay Toasty: How to Stay Warm with A Raw Plant-Based Diet This Winter

When the temperature drops, it's common to crave warm, comforting meals. But you don't need to compromise your raw plant-based lifestyle to stay warm in colder weather. Here are some simple, warming raw food tips and recipes to keep you energized throughout the chilly season.

Circle of Life: Reviving Round Plastic Tubs for Everyday Use

Part 2 of how you can harness the potential of your containers from Deliciously Raw Deli. You will be amazed at what you can achieve while making a positive impact on the environment.

Confessions of Raw FoodieDeborah Durrant4 May 2023reduce, reuse, recycle, eco friendly, green livingComment

Get round to it: Discover fun and functional ways to give your plastic deli tubs a striking second life

Solutions for a clutter-free life, using those strong plastic tubs you've been saving from Deliciously Raw Deli.

Think Outside the Box: Raw Vegan Leftovers Are Perfect for Culinary Experimentation

Repurposing leftovers can be a fun and creative challenge in the raw vegan world. It's a chance to use our culinary skills to transform mundane leftovers into exciting and flavourful new dishes. Rather than viewing leftovers as a nuisance, perhaps we should see them as a canvas for our creativity, and use them to make interesting and delicious meals. Here are some ideas.

DIY Cleaning Vegan-Friendly Products for Busy People: Easy, Effective, and Fun to Make!

From a refreshing fridge cleaner to a wooden cutting board sanitizer, here are 6 easy-to-make natural cleaners that will leave your home sparkling clean and chemical-free.

Pancake Day - It's flipping marvellous

The pancake has a long history and can be seen in various guises around the world. But can we really enjoy pancakes, raw food style?

Confessions of Raw FoodieDeborah Durrant20 February 2023Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, Pancakes, Bananas, Dehydrated, CacaoComment

A Burns Night Supper

Burn's Night is an annual event to celebrate Scotland’s own ‘National Bard’, Robert Burns. I revisited a 6 course raw Burns Night pop up menu I created - including raw Haggis - and revised the menu so you can make it too.