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Chocolate, peanut butter & chickpea fridge bars
This delicious recipe is from Rebel Recipes by Niki Webster is published December 26th (Bloomsbury, RRP £26). Photos: Kris Kirkham.
Our top 10 tips for vegan students
With September just around the corner, it is time to share our top ten tips on vegan student living: 1. Get some practice in early – cooking in front of people you don’t know can be a bit daunting! Why not practice a few staple dishes, for example soup / lasagne / bolognese / stir […]
Look out for JVS at Vegfest London, discussing faith, culture and veganism
Vegfest London returns this October, and JVS has been invited along to participate in a new panel, exploring faith, culture and veganism. JVS Director Lara will talk about veganism from a Jewish perspective, and what it is like to be a Jewish vegan. Stay tuned for more details including the time of the session, which […]
JVS launches brand new networking initiative – Green Drinks: The Jewish Green Networking Event
JVS, together with Shema, The Jewish Environmental Network are excited to be launching Green Drinks: The Jewish Green Networking Event – A regular opportunity for people involved in the Jewish eco-sphere to meet, and find out what is going on in the community. It is a free event, aimed at professionals and lay people who are involved in green […]
JVS working with kosher caterers to ensure vegan options
JVS is delighted to be working with kosher caterers across the country to ensure vegan options are readily available. We have been asking caterers if they have vegan choices, if they are clearly labelled and, where there are courses, we have asked if there is always a vegan option. This information will be published on […]
Cricket club goes vegan to boost inclusivity
A cricket club has turned vegan to be more inclusive of dietary and lifestyle requirements – and players are complaining of resuming matches with “stomachs full of delicious food”. Earley Cricket Club in Reading is the world’s first cricket club to serve a fully plant-based menu after its chairman went vegan and found that match […]
Dr Martens’ profits soar by 70% over success of new vegan range
Dr Martens’ profits have soared by 70 per cent in the year to the end of March, thanks to the success of its new vegan range of boots. According to the footwear brand, online sales also rose by two-thirds to £72.7m, accounting for 16 per cent of total revenues for the company. The shoemaker’s chief executive, Kenny […]
Nomads in a Field Jewish festival goes vegan
Annual Jewish summer festival Nomads in a Field returns to Kent next week, 23-26 August 2019, and this year it is vegan! Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect: * Walking, singing, learning, meditation * Swimming (we have a pool) * Yoga/stretching * Songs & storytelling * Shabbat loveliness and ruach! * Dancing […]
Plant-based diet can fight climate change – UN
‘Switching to a plant-based diet can help fight climate change, UN experts have said. A major report on land use and climate change says the West’s high consumption of meat and dairy produce is fuelling global warming.’ Click here to view the full story on the BBC. Click here to watch the BBC’s Newsnight coverage of […]
Aubergine & pomegranate salad
I love this combination of fresh pomegranates and smoky aubergine. This salad is so useful ~ enjoy on its own, as part of a buffet, definitely perfect for Shabbat lunch. Recipe by Denise Phillips, Professional Chef & Cookery Writer.