Hi
My name is Ollie, and my journey to veganism started quite young – I became vegetarian at around 7 years old. I told myself it was the taste and texture, but deep down, I couldn’t ignore a nagging feeling that it was more than that.
Over the years, I tried going fully vegan a few times, but cheese… well, cheese was my weakness. Eventually I watched Dominion and that was it. I had made up my mind. Now, I’m all about delicious, cruelty-free food!
Why This Blog?
I wasn’t always a big cook. Food was…just fuel, you know? But that changed when I went to uni.
Cooking became something I did everyday. It ignited my creativity and I realised I loved to cook for others. Soon, I was scribbling countless notes.
When I went vegan, I had to veganise all my favourites! This blog is my way of organising that chaos, sharing recipes that evolved from old notes and finding new inspiration.
My Cooking Style
(And a word about cat hair)
My recipes sometimes lean on the longer side – I like to cook from scratch as much as possible. Don’t get me wrong; I love the vegan stuff you can buy these days, but there’s something satisfying about rolling up your sleeves and making it yourself.
Expect some simple weeknight wins, but I can’t resist a good project recipe. So, there will be some long ones for things like seitan meats and cheeses.
Oh, and if you spot a random cat hair in my photos, just know I probably edited out ten others. They get everywhere!
My Food Philosophy
I want to show you that vegan food is crave-worthy, exciting, and, yes, sometimes worth a bit of effort.
I’m passionate about using real, nourishing ingredients as the foundation of my cooking. But occasionally, a sprinkle of xanthan gum or some tapioca starch can elevate a recipe to that next level of plant-based deliciousness.
These are more specialised ingredients not everyone has on hand. But sometimes, a little magic is needed to perfectly mimic the foods we loved before going vegan! However, I’m always learning and experimenting to recreate those experiences with everyday where possible.
Welcome to These Veggie Delights!
Based in Edinburgh, this blog is my work-in-progress. Stay tuned as I whip up comforting classics, recreate nostalgic favourites, and share all the vibrant, delicious discoveries that keep my own vegan journey exciting. Check some of them out here!
Thank you for reading
Do you have questions about recipes? Want to work together? Feel free to write to me with all your inquiries here!