Vegan And Gluten-Free Chocolate Mousse

 

Whilst we are still in lockdown, here is another amazing vegan dessert for you to try when bored! It is quick, healthy and so good!

What you will need:

150g of chocolate. You can choose whether you want to use dark, milk (make sure it is made with plant-based milk) or maybe even white chocolate, but our favourite is dark as it doesn't turn the mousse too sweet.

½ tbsp of caster sugar.

300g of silken tofu.

150g of raspberries. You can use any berries you want but we think that raspberries give the mousse some nice acidity!

Cinnamon.

Shredded coconut.

Steps:

Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of boiling water.

Blend the tofu with the sugar in a blender.

Mix in the melted chocolate and blend again until smooth.

Pour the mousse into four small cups, add in some raspberries.

Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

10 minutes before serving, remove from the fridge to soften.

If you want - add on toppings like cinnamon or shredded coconut.

Bon appetit!

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

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Things to do for Mothers Day

Not sure how to treat your mum this Mother's Day? Check out some of our ideas below.

Dine in on luxurious finger sandwiches with fillings such as smoked salmon, ham and mustard and cucumber, scones with jam and clotted cream, homemade cakes, tea or coffee and a small glass of house wine for Afternoon Tea at Hatton Court.

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Fancy treating your mum to something a little more hands-on this year?

Why not try The Creative Cake Academy's incredible cake decorating classes and book you and your mum in for a little cake TLC this month.

Treat your mum to an afternoon of decorating treats in this lovely location in Cheltenham

Places to eat

Dinner out with your mum just got sweeter. Why not try dinner at a local restaurant?

For something a little European, check out L'Artisan in the centre of Cheltenham,

The French cuisine and calming atmosphere is perfect for a Mother's Day meal out, and the restaurant has been rated 5*'s on TripAdvisor. Check out their website for more info.

C  & W's African Experience in Gloucester is another fun meal out option for you and your mum this year! Completely different to anything you have ever experienced previously, you are sure to have fun!

Think your mum would prefer Tapas more? Sebz Restaurant in Gloucester is the obvious choice.

Not feeling exotic cuisine? No worries!

Check out Dinner at Six in Stroud for amazing meals sure to make any mouth hungry and presentation to make Heston Blumenthal cry. Book a table here.

Looking for an ethical and sustainable Mother's Day gift? Our shop has plenty of mum-worthy clothes, jewellery and candles to make her swoon. 

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The Adian Embellished Blouse and Eduora Pleated Skirt are perfect for any occasion. Be it a gift for your mum, or for you to wear to a meal out or shopping spree with her!

Not sure what she would like? Why not pick her up a card and voucher and let her choose?

For the Mum that loves a good smell, pick up one of our curated brands candles from Lola's Apothecary here.

Want to treat her to all of them? Why not buy the Empress of Roses Hamper?

The new season comes with promises of longer days and warmer weather. Pick up your mum some fresh flowers from Fleurs De Rue in the centre of Stroud.

Is jewellery better suited to your mum? Check out LilyFlo's beautiful pieces here.

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Whatever you and your mum get up to this Mother's Day, we hope you enjoy yourselves!

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

Pancake Day - #Foodie

Happy Pancake Day!

If any of you are anything like us, you are not a perfect replica of Mary Berry in the kitchen and just about get by with your beans on toast on the daily and pesto pasta for special occasions! Therefore, we thought we would treat you guys on this super sweet day to Queen Berry's very own easy pancake recipes. Grab your frying pan and chill playlist and get cooking!

This gif of Mary is all the convincing and support we need!

MAKES

12 thin pancakes (18-20cm each)

INGREDIENTS

• 125g plain flour
• 1 egg and 1 yolk
• 300ml milk

METHOD

1. Sift 125g plain flour into a bowl and make a well in the middle. Whisk together one egg, one egg yolk and a little milk taken from the 300ml, then pour into the well. Whisk with a little of the flour.
2. Gradually whisk in half of the remaining milk, drawing in the rest of the flour a little at a time, to make a smooth batter. Stir in the remaining milk. Cover and leave to stand for about 30 minutes.
3. Heat the frying pan and brush with a little oil.
4. Ladle two or three tablespoons of batter into the pan and tilt the pan so that the batter spreads out evenly over the bottom.
5. Cook the pancake over a medium-high heat for 45-60 seconds until small holes appear on the surface, the underside is lightly browned and the edge has started to curl. Loosen the pancake and turn it over by tossing or flipping it with a palette knife. Cook the other side for about 30 seconds until golden. Slide the pancake out of the pan.
6. Heat and lightly grease the pan again before making the next pancake. Serve the pancakes as they are made, or stack them on a plate and reheat before serving. (If the pancakes are hot when you stack them they will not stick together; there is no need to interleave them with greaseproof paper.)

TOTAL TIME:

40 minutes

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p.s. Don't forget to add your Nutella!

Sincerely Madia & Matilda

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Never knowing what to wear out, we've hand selected two styles that take the stress out of searching for the perfect outfit, Poppy Jumpsuit  & Erin Playsuit  two sophisticated styles that can take you through your evening with poise, fun and ease.

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We’re all about new discoveries, at Madia & Matilda. Sweet fragrances, handcrafted moisturizers, bath oils and chocolates. These sweet fragrances, comes in a handy set of 3  perfect to pop into any handbag.

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

You may have seen us working with our curated brand  Bourgeois Boheme, for the AW16 collection, at our St Martins in Field showcase. Now accredited by Peta, these vegan shoes are awarded for 'Best Cruelty free Brand' by Vogue and are now available in-store and online. 

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  An ideal Christmas gift, elegantly understated jewellery, from our curated brand Lily Flo 

perfect to set off any evening outfit; accompany  with a complementary gift box. Look out of more styles, 

over the Christmas period.

Sincerely Madia & Matilda