On vegan food, and how much better it is now...
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Veganuary plant power – is it just for one month?
As Veganuary draws to an end, here are my thoughts about plant-based trends
‘Chasing the Sun’: travelling to two gorgeous locations and finding fabulous festivals, fun and food.
As the worst of lockdown is over, despite wide predictions of another possible ‘wave’, we are all looking forward to the summer and the chance to travel again, whether it is to the nearest beach, or to see much-missed friends, or to somewhere distant but safe. It will be lovely to spend time in the …
Sharing my New Year’s Eve buffet with friends, in the only way currently possible…
Apparently, the entire month of January is celebrated by many as Veganuary, a time when people eat vegan food for a month. Perhaps it is a fresh dietary choice for some, perhaps it is an antidote to the Christmas excesses for others, or even just curiosity, but I thought I’d share my New Year’s buffet …
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Plant-based roast with stuffing: recipe and serving ideas
I’ve never been a great fan of ‘imitation meat’, so when I heard about a turkey-style roast, I thought it wouldn't be something I’d want to make. I’m not keen on the fibrous meaty texture of many plant-based meat replacements, but working with vital wheat gluten means that you can add a variety of flavours …
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My plant based fish ‘n’ chips recipe… Friday nights won’t be the same again.
I'm not a fan of meals such as fish and chips. I am one of those strange people who don't like chips, deep- fried or greasy foods, and so I seldom make anything that involves frying. However, I'm so pleased with this recipe, which isn't greasy at all, that I'll make it again. For three …
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Guilt-free bramble crumble (and dutch apple cake)
I don't like puddings but everyone else I know seems to love them. At this time of year, when it becomes a bit damp and cool, puddings are a go-to comfort food. There are a lot of apples around at the moment and blackberries are in abundance and free if you're prepared to pick them …
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The ultimate and best (plant-based) Sunday roast ever
I make roast dinners for large numbers of people quite a lot: nut roasts, nut wellingtons, nut parcels, steamed puddings, vital wheat gluten roasts, all sorts of centrepieces find themselves alongside crispy pototoes. zingy vegetables, gravy, delicious yorkshire puddings, but this one is my favourite roast dish to date. It features chestnuts at the heart …
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Lockdown suppers: more ideas for dinner when the cupboard is almost bare
Out here in the sticks, we have a food delivery once every nine or ten days. Day ten’s last supper, before the food van arrives, usually involves a hearty stew of whatever gnarly bits and pieces are left over in the vegetable rack and the fridge. My mother used to be proud that she could …
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A plant-based feast for dinner.
I wanted to push the boat out and make something really nice for dinner: It had to be healthy and a bit celebrational, a feast for the senses. I managed to buy some aubergines, one for each person, so I made a dish of zata’ar aubergine, salads and flatbreads. The main part of the dish, …
That quintessence of dust 