“And what protein package would you like with that?”
Tom Robinson of Watlington Climate Action Group examines how understanding the protein in our food can improve the health of our diets I...
Meatless Mondays
I first heard about the idea of Meatless Mondays a few years ago when Arnold Schwarzenegger was interviewed about his diet. During the...
The beef with grazing
Tom Robinson examines the impact that meat production makes on the environment and finds the common objections to change may not stand up...
What is the difference between vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based diets?
What does being a vegan mean? Being vegan is not only about not eating meat; it is important to recognise that being vegan is a lifestyle...
The Proof is in the Plants, by Simon Hill
Book Review: Tom Robinson This 2021 book by nutritionist and physiotherapist Simon Hill summarises the most contemporary scientific...
Elderflower Cordial
Serves: 6-8 Total Time: 1h Ingredients 1k 250g white sugar 1 lemon 10-15 fresh elderflower heads, stalks trimmed 45g citric acid (you can...
Easter Ginger Cake
Serves: 6-8 Total Time: 1h Ingredients 150g dark muscovado sugar 1 tsp baking powder 100ml vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing the tin...
Beetroot Houmous
Serve: 6-8 Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 can of chickpeas 180g cooked beetroot 2 lemons 1 clove of garlic Extra virgin olive oil...
January Minestrone
Serves 4 Time 45 minutes Ingredients 2 tbsp of olive oil 1 large red onion 2 carrots 1 stick celery 150g celeriac 150g swede 400g swiss...
Pear and Apple Galette
Serves 6 Time 1h 45 minutes Ingredients For the Pastry: 125g plain flour A pinch of salt 40g coconut sugar (or brown sugar) 70g cold...
Hoglet Macaroons
Recipe by Andrea Brewer Ingredients: 250g (8oz) castor sugar 150g (5oz) ground almonds 1 tablespoon rice flour 2 egg whites 25 whole or...
Blackberry and Cardamon Mousse
Time: 30 Minutes (+setting time) Serves 6 Ingredients 600ml Oat cream 3 Cardamon pods, crushed 1 tsp Agar Agar powder (or 3-4 sheets of...
Lime and Courgette Cake
Total Time: 1h 30 Minutes Ingredients 150 g caster sugar 50 g coconut oil or dairy free butter block, melted and cooled Zest of 4 limes...
Warm Herby Potato Salad
Serves: 4 Total Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients 900g New Potatoes 1 Tbsp Chopped Chives 5 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Diced Shallot 3 Tbsp Apple Cider...
Potato Puttanesca
Serves: 4 Total Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients 750g new potatoes 1 shallot 3 garlic cloves 50g pitted Kalamata olives 1 tsp olive oil 1⁄2...
Spring Risotto
Serves: 4 Total Time: 40 Minutes Ingredients 25g Dried mushrooms (any) 250g Frozen peas 250g Risotto rice 125ml White wine 1.2 lt....
Movie Review - The Game Changers - Netflix
https://gamechangersmovie.com/ The Game Changers is a slick introduction to the world of high-level, plant-based athletes, following the...
Beetroot and Chocolate Cake
Serve: 6-8 Total Time: 1H Ingredients Cake 50g Cocoa powder 180g Self raising flour 1/2 tsp Baking powder 200g Golden caster sugar 250g...
March Recipe : Garlicy Kale Pesto
Seasonal Recipe: Total time 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients Pinch of salt 200g Kale 125g pumpkin seeds (you can swap these out for...