Toni is one of our lovely Content Marketing Assistants, and when she’s not writing posts about everything from Jamaican cooking to vegan champagne, she’s making a Spotify playlist (she was at 200, at her last count) or playing tennis in the park.

Toni Olukiran

There are few things that prove summer has arrived more than a growing desire to make a potato salad. Minimal stovetop time (much needed for the random heatwave we seem to get every year), moreish, and great eaten cold, this easy recipe is smoky, tangy and puts your spice cupboard to great use. 

Desiccated coconut in savoury food is never not good. It adds a nutty, sweet flavour to everything you add it to, and this recipe is a great way to bring out those flavours in some crispy, crunchy tofu bites with a punchy dip.

Trinidadian buss up shut is the flaky, doughy, vessel you need for your favourite Caribbean currie and stews. Once you've mastered the art of rolling and laminating the dough to give the roti all its wonderful crispiness, you'll make it again and again.

Born out of not having enough ingredients for a curry as well as too few ingredients to make a stew, this hybrid dish was born and quickly became a midweek staple in my house. The potato does a lot for this dish – it soaks up the sauce, thickens it, and is only more delicious when paired with rice or roti for some double carb action.

Vegan curried potato, carrot and butter bean stew

Flax seeds are touted as a ‘health food’ with links to Ancient Greece, but what actually is it and what are its benefits? Read or for the full lowdown.

What Are Flax Seeds, And What Are Its Benefits?

La Roche Posay is an aspirational skincare brand that is loved around the world. But is it cruelty-free and vegan? Read on for the full lowdown here.

Is La Roche Posay Cruelty-Free And Vegan?

Many countries have one, and they are key to ensuring the future of our planet. But what really are they, and why are they so important. Read on for all of your questions, answered.

What Are Seed Banks And Why Are They Important?

Whether you’ve got a street party to attend and don’t want to come empty-handed or simply up for celebrating at home, here are our five favourite classic British sweet treats to make this Jubilee bank holiday. 

The Best Classic British Treats To Make This Jubilee Weekend

With growing concerns over the state of our oceans, there are many reports detailing the huge consequences of microplastics. But what are microplastics, and why does it pose such a threat to our planet?

Armani is a luxury fashion and beauty brand sought after and revered around the world. But is its makeup range cruelty-free and vegan? Read on to find out. 

Moving to a new place should be celebrated, and whether these are from the practical side or the decorative side of things, gifts are always appreciated by new movers. Here’s a roundup of our favourite housewarming gifts.

The Best Housewarming Gifts For Friends And Family

There are lots of health foods that people are constantly raving about, and wheatgrass is one of them. So what exactly is it, and what are the benefits of wheatgrass as a supplement? Read on here to find out. 

Everything You Need To Know About Wheatgrass

Toni Olukiran

Posts by Toni Olukiran

Spicy Creole-Caribbean Potato Salad

Crispy Coconut Tofu Bites

Buss up shut (Trinidadian Roti)