VEGAN TOMATO AND RED PEPPER SOUP + A COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY! (P, V+, ChF, GF, NF, GrF)

t's been over a month since I last shared a recipe with you guys. In fact it's been over a month since I last cooked a meal. Not because I've fallen out of love with cooking, but because we went travelling through South America the entire summer. But now I'm back and delighted to present you with a recipe I KNOW you'll love. That's cuz this vegan tomato and red pepper soup is utterly delicious, creamy, healthy and super simple to make. Moreover it's a recipe you can find in Jessica Sepel's new cookbook entitled LIVING THE HEALTHY LIFE which - wait for it - is up for grabs this week :). 

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5 SIMPLE WAYS TO ENJOY INSTAGRAM (DESPITE THE ALGORITHMS)

Welcome back to the fourth and last part (for now!) of the INSTAGRAM SERIES during which I've touched on topics such as why you are losing followers on instagram, the 3 real reasons your instagram account is not growing and instagram travel photography tips for beginners. This week we'll be looking at 5 simple ways to enjoy instagram despite the algorithms. Out of all the instagram tips I have shared on the blog so far, I'm most excited about this topic and hope you will be too...

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THE 3 REAL REASONS YOUR INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT IS NOT GROWING (AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT)

Welcome back to part 3 of the INSTAGRAM SERIES during which I've touched on topics such as shadowbanning, why you are losing followers on instagram and instagram travel photography tips for beginners. This week we'll be looking at the 3 real reasons your instagram account is not growing and what you can do about it. I'm really excited to share this topic with you as it's the one YOU requested I talk about. So, without further ado, let's get stuck in!

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3 REASONS YOU ARE LOSING INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS (AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT)

Welcome to part 2 of my INSTAGRAM SERIES all about improving your photography, manoeuvering your way around instagram and growing your blog traffic. In part 1 I provided 5 tips on making your travel photography on instagram stand out and this week we're looking at the top 3 reasons you are losing instagram followers.

It's so frustrating, right? You're posting your best pictures and are still losing instagram followers by the bucket load. You've not changed your photography and are posting great content, though somehow your followers are leaving your instagram account in droves and you can't figure out why. Despite your best efforts you can't seem to gain traction and grow your instagram following. Confusing and frankly a tiny bit upsetting, isn't it? 

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5 TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS - A BEGINNER'S GUIDE

Welcome to the start of my INSTAGRAM SERIES where you'll find blog posts with FREE advice to help you improve your photography, build your blog following and navigate your way around instagram.

I'm kick starting my INSTAGRAM SERIES with today's blog post packed full of key tips for beginners to help your travel images perform better on instagram. I know it's a bit cheeky of me to give you advice about travel photography seeing I'm a total novice myself BUT I'm hoping that my inexperience will allow me to put myself in your shoes; I've had a lot of struggles on the way but have discovered some key solutions that have made my travel pictures stronger. I'd love to share these little photography tips with you. Here goes...

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SUNFLOWER SEED BUTTER & SALTY MAPLE STRAWBERRY TOASTIES + A COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY! (V+, GF, ChF, NF, DrF, P)

In a rush?  Need the recipe for my delicious vegan Sunflower Seed Butter & Salty Maple Strawberry Toasties right now?!  Then scroll down!

There are a handful of food bloggers who have influenced me greatly on my own plant-based and food blogger journey. Sarah Britton from My New Roots, is without a doubt one of them. Her recipes have always spoken to me, as has her bubbly genuine personality, her photography and her writing style. I'm also incredibly in awe of where she's taken her foodie career; she is one girlboss I simply can't get enough of. So, you can imagine my delighted when her publishers Jacqui Small/Quarto Publishing got in touch, asking me to review her new cookbook Naturally Nourished and host a giveaway.

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