In this episode we talk about the importance of connecting with where your food comes from, specifically in connection with the cauliflower glut that Riverford have at the moment. We gave a great recipe for home-made wraps which we had with a bean chilli. Plus talk you through how to make caramelised onion quiche usingContinue reading “Home made wraps, caramelised onion quiche, tofu tricks, ravioli and fresh herbs”
Category Archives: Series 1
Plant milk, Sweet Potato Congee, Satay Seitan, Pastry, Knives & Dr Greger
In this episode we talk a little bit about the use of plant milk and how easy it is to make your own oat milk. We then go on to talk about a beautiful caramelised onion, shiitake mushroom and sweet potato congee as well as a satay seitan dish from an Asian cookbook we’ve justContinue reading “Plant milk, Sweet Potato Congee, Satay Seitan, Pastry, Knives & Dr Greger”
Veganuary, Apple Spiced Cookies, Vegan Travel, Nut Roast, Cheese and Wine
Unfortunately we were both ill when our Christmas episode was scheduled to go out and so we’ve changed this episode around slightly. In this episode we talk about a wonderful apple spice cookie/softie recipe made using applesauce. We also mention how to make vegan pigs in blankets using a clever technique with thinly sliced carrot.Continue reading “Veganuary, Apple Spiced Cookies, Vegan Travel, Nut Roast, Cheese and Wine”
Stew & Dumplings, Fried Breakfast, Chocolate Beetroot Cake, and Nutrition
This week is full days menu of vegan food – starting with a fried breakfast we talk about how to make scrambled tofu, we then move on to eating chocolate cake made using beetroot, gently drifting into an evening meal of skew with dumplings. We then take a look at a fabulous nutrition chart whichContinue reading “Stew & Dumplings, Fried Breakfast, Chocolate Beetroot Cake, and Nutrition”
Beetroot curry, soup, reading food labels, bouillon and Buddha bowls
In this episode, due to illness we had to record this episode in two different locations, it made for quite an interesting experience for us both! This week we welcomed our listeners from around the world, thank you to everyone that has listened, we really appreciate it. This week we talk about a delicious aromaticContinue reading “Beetroot curry, soup, reading food labels, bouillon and Buddha bowls”
Tofu, black Bean sauce, flapjacks, katsu pumpkin & vital wheat gluten
In this episode we give a quick introduction to tofu and some of the many ways it can be used in vegan plant based cooking. On the menu this week are flapjacks and black bean sauce. Out tip of the week is talking to chefs in restaurants. Recipe of the week is an amazing PumpkinContinue reading “Tofu, black Bean sauce, flapjacks, katsu pumpkin & vital wheat gluten”
Pie, Burgers, Pizza & Kung Po Cauliflower
In this episode we talk about the advantages of being part of a food buying cooperative and how it may save you money when buying organic produce. We also mention Community Supported Agriculture schemes (CSAs) and how these benefit the local community as well as provide amazing produce. On the menu this week we haveContinue reading “Pie, Burgers, Pizza & Kung Po Cauliflower”
Lasagne, veganising cakes and nutritional yeast
In this episode we talk about the delights of having non-vegan friends over for dinner and how to make the meal enjoyable for everybody. On the menu this week includes an ingenious way of making vegan lasagne as well as roast squash pasta. Tip of the week is about understanding the ingredients in cakes andContinue reading “Lasagne, veganising cakes and nutritional yeast”
Mayonnaise, satay sauce, gut health, slow cookers and lemons
In this second episode we talk about research conducted by Prof Tim Spector of King’s College London where he mentions eating 30 different vegetables per week in order to maintain good gut health. We then talk about making simple vegan and mayonnaise which can then be used for coleslaw and potato salad. Our tip ofContinue reading “Mayonnaise, satay sauce, gut health, slow cookers and lemons”
Let’s get started…
Helping you enjoy a wonderfully varied, tasty, easy to prepare & nutritious whole food plant based diet. No Crap. No Agenda. Simple tips, easy recipes & helpful hints on how to get more enticing vegan meals into your diet… [usually recorded after a bottle of merlot on a Friday night] In this first episode weContinue reading “Let’s get started…”