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Let them eat (eggless) cake: Connecting vegan ideals with Judaism
‘For those Jews positively inclined to consider a vegan diet, reading Schwartz’s book is like having a personal mentor. Throughout his long career, Dr. Richard Schwartz must certainly have been called a zealot and a fanatic. He has spent the past 40-plus years connecting veganism, the practice of eschewing all forms of animal-based foods in one’s […]
Competition! Do you have the tastiest hamantaschen filling?
Share your favourite filling and you could see it being sold in Carmelli Bakery. Every Jewish festival comes with its own food tradition – honey cake for Rosh Hashanah, matzah brei at Pesach and Chanukah’s latkes. Purim is all about hamantaschen. This year, The JC and Carmelli Bakery are giving you the chance to create […]
Vegan TV advert on Channel 4
A vegan television advert will air tonight on Channel 4 between 8.10pm and 8.30pm. Of the advert, creators Vegan Friendly UK have said, ‘We really hope it’s going to reach thousands of people and help them make the connection and switch to a plant-based diet’. You’ll also be able to see it for the next […]
Dark chocolate chilli and orange flowers
Author Notes: After a life-changing medical experience, Joanne Wood decided to have a complete overhaul of her diet and now shares her experiences and recipes on her popular blog The Balanced Kitchen and Instagram account. To make these you will need silicon moulds. There are 3 recipe options: Coconut Oil gives a creamier texture and […]
Michelin awards star to vegan restaurant for the first time in France
A vegan restaurant in south-west France has won a Michelin star, the first for an establishment serving only animal-free products in France. Claire Vallee runs the restaurant ONA – which stands for Origine Non Animale – in the city of Ares, near Bordeaux, which she launched in 2016 thanks to crowdfunding from supporters and a loan from a green bank. […]
Salt and pepper tofu
This classic dish is a doddle to recreate at home with just a few cupboard ingredients. Crispy, salty and moorish – this is a total crowd pleaser. The tofu is firm and juicy, and the oat flakes help to soak up all the punchy flavours – you’ll be chasing them around the plate for more! […]
Roasted peanut tofu
Curries love tofu, especially when the tofu is soft and springy – it can take on new flavours more quickly and easily, adding a creamy subtle sweetness to the dish. This toasted peanut recipe is really quick to pull together and a great base for adding other vegetables and proteins too. *For more recipes from […]
Chilli turmeric tofu scramble
This tofu scramble is, we must say, even better than actual scrambled eggs! Creamy, soft tofu pieces are lifted up by the brighter turmeric tones, the tofu stays moist and quick to take on the aromatic spices. This is a super easy dish that you will repeat again and again, great for a quick but […]
Baked miso tofu rice bowl
This is an easy midweek meal when you want to use up bits you already have. Once the tofu is in the oven, steam the rice and gather your bits from your fridge raid to make this easy rice bowl different every time. Crunchy toppings like seeds and nuts also add an extra dimension to […]
Warmly spiced red lentil & tomato soup
These days, it’s all about the small wins. As I navigate yet another lockdown and a return to all four boys in home school during the bleak mid winter, I look for those moments of mundane minutiae that spark a little kitchen boogie, a victory air punch or a sneaky smile to keep me going […]