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England, Naturally
7h ago
You may have heard that a few plant foods (including almonds) are unethical to consume. Above is a recipe for vegan almond cake (Rainbow Nourishments) which is fine, if you use sustainably-sourced nuts. The reason behind this is that nearly all almonds grown worldwide are farmed in California (where they use a colossal amount of...
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England, Naturally
7h ago
The NHS and other public health bodies often tell us that we should all be eating our ‘five a day’. This of course means to include more fresh fruits and vegetables in our diets. But what items count (fresh fruit over fruit juice, or fresh peas over canned or frozen?) Let’s find out, and learn...
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England, Naturally
7h ago
The First Mess Not so long ago, every street had an independent greengrocer, with stalls piled high with fresh plastic-free produce, both inside the shop and displayed outside. But today (even though we should all be eating our ‘five a day’ fruits and vegetables), two-thirds of indie greengrocers have gone forever. Avoid choking hazard fresh...
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England, Naturally
10h ago
The largest watercress grower in England eats the plant each day, as does his wife and children. He’s so passionate about the crop that each year, he arranges a watercress festival in the Hampshire village of Alresford. The company is also trialling ‘free watercress soup’ at an NHS hospital, and if it goes well, hopes...
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England, Naturally
10h ago
Cherries are some our tastiest fruits, and it’s worth investing in a cherry stoner (so you can also use it to pit olives) to make food prep easier. Best in summer, our cherry trees are in danger of going extinct, so try to buy local, to support local orchards, to avoid imported cherries. Kent is...
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England, Naturally
10h ago
This vegan cherry Bakewell loaf is a very simple recipe that makes use of Coconut Collaborative’s plant-based cherry yoghurt alongside ground almonds and a homemade vegan buttermilk Top with more yoghurt, flaked almonds and fresh cherries. Bakewell Tart is one of England’s favourite baked puddings, hailing from the town in Derbyshire’s Peak District National Park,...
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England, Naturally
14h ago
These vegan hard-boiled eggs (School Night Vegan) may be the ultimate plant-based swap! Made with silken tofu and kala namak (eggy-tasting black salt). Not only can you choose between a runny or hard yolk, but they have more protein than a real egg! Learn more on the ethics of eggs (and some good alternatives). Before cooking,...
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England, Naturally
14h ago
There’s nothing like a nice slice of quiche with salad, for a summer snack or afternoon picnic. This vegan quiche (Ela Vegan) is made with onion, peppers, leek and spinach – the woman’s a genius! But no eggs! The pastry is homemade with chickpea flour. If you want to get really fancy, you could mix...
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England, Naturally
14h ago
image Wet wipes are one of the most criticised disposable products on earth, in a market worth billions. Due to political lobbying, many falsely are allowed to claim they are ‘flushable’. When in fact, no wet wipes should ever be flushed down toilets, as they clog systems, contribute to ‘fatberg’s and cause garden floods. They...
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England, Naturally
14h ago
Vegan Mob is a book by a super-cool Californian chef, offering soul food galore and street food vibes. The 80 mouth-watering recipes are by an Oakland-based restauranteur, who infuses his food with hip-hop music playlists. Toriano grew up eating soul food and when he went vegan, he wanted to recreate favourite flavours. Before cooking, read...
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