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Purim and veganism, by Richard Schwartz
The joyous festival of Purim shares many connections with veganism. According to the Talmud (Megilla 13a), Queen Esther, the heroine of the Purim story, was a vegetarian while she lived in the palace of King Achashverosh. She was thus able to avoid violating the kosher dietary laws while keeping her Jewish identity secret. During Purim […]
Original and creative range of feelgood plant-based dips launches with lockdown offer
Do Goodly Dips, a new maker of healthy, plant-based foods, has launched its debut range of dips with a lockdown offer that will raise funds for mental health charity Mind. The products are available directly from the company’s website, doogoodlydips.com. The Carmarthenshire-based company is on a mission to create great tasting food that has a positive […]
‘Is food security an issue for vegetarians and vegans?’ Video from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Vegetarianism and Veganism
In December last year the All Party Parliamentary Group on Vegetarianism and Veganism held a meeting on the topic: ‘Is food security an issue for vegetarians and vegans?’ You can view the video from that event here. How can you help to address the issues raised in the meeting? Support The Vegetarian Society’s food box project. Donate […]
UK doctor group encourages patients to go plant-based
‘Plant-Based Health Online will focus on plant-based nutrition as a means to improve patients’ physical and mental health’, writes Liam Pritchett for LiveKindly… Two vegan doctors just created the UK’s first-ever Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered plant-based medical service. Dr. Shireen Kassam MBBS, FRCPath, Ph.D., and Dr. Laura Freeman MBCHB, MRCGP, DRCOG, CCFP, DipIBLM, launched […]
Vegan meat brand secures £1.25 million in latest funding round as ‘demand soars’
‘Jack & Bry, which makes vegan meat using jackfruit, will use the financing round to expand its retail presence…’, writes Liam Gilliver for Plant Based News. Vegan meat brand Jack & Bry has secured £1.25 million in its latest funding round. The company creates meat-free alternatives to burgers, mince, and sausages using jackfruit. Its flagship pepperoni is […]
New children’s book: Speaking truthfully to children about food choices
What would the world look like if we spoke truthfully to children about food choices? Mothers and authors, Erika and Keziah, who are raising their children on a plant-based diet have written a book called “Livi and the story of the sausage roll.” “Livi and the story of the sausage roll,” follows a girl named Livi […]
In Spain, vegan meat is gaining a presence in supermarkets
Vegan meat is rising in popularity across Spain for a number of reasons, including environmental concerns regarding animal protein, writes Audrey Enjoli for Live Kindly: ‘In Spain, vegan meat is growing in both presence and popularity. There are a few reasons for this, including meat shortages amid the pandemic. According to market research firm IRI, […]
Vegan chicken restaurant to open 1,000 locations in 10 years
Popular vegan burger joint Next Level Burger has now launched a vegan chicken chain called Next Level Clucker, writes Audrey Enjoli for Live Kindly. ‘Oregon-based vegan burger joint Next Level Burger launched the new plant-based chicken chain. Husband and wife duo Cierra and Matt de Gruyter founded the burger chain. It has locations in Washington […]
Vegan cooking school to open in Las Vegas
The new vegan cooking school will feature beginner and advanced courses for all skill levels, writes Audrey Enjoli for Live Kindly: ‘According to its founders, Mindy Poortinga and Heather Heath, Vegas Vegan Culinary School and Eatery is the first, non-accredited vegan cooking school and deli in the US. The non-accredited school has a target launch […]
Tu B’Shvat seder haggadah and sourcebook from Hazon
The 2021 Tu B’Shvat haggadah from Hazon offers thoughts and ideas to help you celebrate the new year for trees in your home or community. Their new haggadah features the outline for a full seder including blessings over wine and symbolic foods, as well as a variety of thematic activities and discussion topics. The 2021 […]