My Essentials for an Easy Plant-Based Life


My ‘Must Have’ Kitchen Accessories…


When it comes to cooking, efficiency is key (and to be efficient, having good equipment is very important). Below are nine kitchen accessories that make my life a lot easier (especially with a little baby following me everywhere). By the way, as a recipe developer, the vast majority of my income comes from sponsored content and affiliate links. By clicking on the photos below you will be taken to Amazon. This doesn’t affect you at all, but I receive a small percentage from any purchases you make via the link below. Thank you!


My ‘Must Have’ Pantry…



The list below includes most of my cupboard essentials for healthy, quick, cheap and incredibly tasty vegan recipes. Whether it’s a vegan lasagna recipe you’re throwing together, or perhaps an oreo vegan cheesecake for a plant-based desert that would leave carnivore’s salivating, it doesn’t really matter; having these basics in your cupboard will make life much easier! You’ll also find my favourite tools that make cooking even more enjoyable.

Tinned Goods

  • Tinned Plum Tomatoes

Beans & Legumes

  • Chickpeas
  • Black Beans
  • Kidney Beans
  • Red Lentils
  • Green Lentils

Butters & Oils

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Light Olive Oil
  • Coconut Oil
  • Avocado Oil
  • Sesame Oil
  • Vegan Butter / Margarine

Flour & Grains

  • Plain Flour
  • Wholegrain Flour
  • Rolled Porridge Oats
  • Brown Rice
  • White Basmati Rice
  • Quinoa

Baking Essentials

  • Vegan Dark Baking Chocolate
  • Caster Sugar
  • Demarera Sugar
  • Baking Powder
  • Bicarbonate of Soda

Nuts & Seeds

  • Cashews
  • Almonds
  • Pine Nuts
  • Pumpkin Seeds
  • Chia Seeds
  • Ground Flaxseed

Spices & Seasonings

  • Black Pepper
  • Iodised Salt
  • Curry Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Ground Cumin
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Ground Ginger
  • Paprika
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Ground Coriander
  • Turmeric
  • Dried Oregano
  • Chilli Powder
  • Chilli Flakes

Nut Butters

  • Peanut Butter
  • Tahini
  • Almond Butter
  • Cashew Butter