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Hello, It’s hard to believe that we’ve reached the end of another year, but I’ve done all the calculations and can confirm that yes, December is upon us once again. Looking back over this year, we’ve had to dig deep and continue to draw on a resilien

This 100 per cent natural and vegan powder will give you a daily dose of healthy nutrients and energy. An organic superfood powder for immunity and energy boost with a delicious combination of guarana, cacao, maca and more. £18.99, vegatox.com (use P

One of the most commonly used spices on the planet, ginger also has a host of health benefits. It originated in Southeast Asia and is produced from the rhizome (underground part of the stem) of the plant. It’s commonly used to add flavour in cooking

Melting Sheesy Bake Flavoured with spring onion and garlic, this bake is perfect for just a casual cheesy snack or a festive party. £3.75, Sainsbury’s High Protein Vegan Cheese Shaker A perfect substitute for any cheese, this parmesan-style alternati

4th December – Bristol - £60 (plus booking fee) This course with Grow Wilder includes a foraging walk to discover the different healing plants, and time to blend the herbs to create botanical infusion blends. healingweeds.co.uk/wild-foraging-in-brist

Vegan chocolate favourite NOMO (nomochoc.com) has added to its festive offerings this year, with a new advent calendar and a chocolate reindeer. Joining the range is a Premium Caramel advent calendar; filled with 24 caramel-filled drops to open, with

Morrisons’ (morrisons.com) Christmas selection for 2021 includes some traditional starter options, made vegan-friendly. The supermarket is offering Oven Roast Mushroom Pâté (£4), made with oven-roasted mushrooms, vegan soft cheese and cream, alongsid

Plant-based pizza pioneer One Planet Pizza (oneplanetpizza.com) has launched a new range of Thin and Crispy pizzas, featuring the UK’s first vegan Hawaiian pizza to be stocked in retail. The new bases replace the previous thick crust range, with each

A plant-based protein box offering meat and fish alternatives, delivered straight to your door, inspiring your cooking with recipe cards. A great way to try new products and start your plant-based journey! From £18.99, greedyvegan.uk Two new snacks b

Should I take a multivitamin on a plant-based diet? Can I get everything I need from a plant-based diet? A plant-based diet is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. However, there are some nutrients that are either not provided by plants or a

This set of six decorations includes two of each shape: reindeer, robin and gingerbread They’ll look cute on your tree, but the best thing is that you can plant them after Christmas and they’ll grow into wildflowers! £25, plantabloomer.com Transform

Serves: 8 with sides Following the instructions in this recipe will make a realistic-looking roast; if this isn’t your speed, you can always mould the shape into a large featureless lump. Mmmm, roast featureless lump, just like Mum used to make! • 30

Serves: 2 generously This warming winter roast is comforting, balanced and so easy to make. Perfect for serving on Boxing Day, to use up those Christmas leftovers. Delicious alone, or served with gravy. • 4 parsnips, peeled and sliced into 4cm (1½in)

Serves: 4 Sage is given a star treatment, crisped up in oil and salted so the leaves taste as addictive as potato chips. Make extra as they’ll disappear as you cook them, thanks to curious, meddling snackers casually walking by. • 560g (20oz) cubed h

Serves: 30-50 (makes 1 Kransekake) The Kransekake (in Norwegian) or Kransekage (in Danish) translates to ‘wreath cake’, and is a traditional treat eaten at celebrations such as New Year’s Eve, Norway’s Independence Day, and Christmas. It tastes very

guildfordskislope.co.uk Located in the grounds of Christ’s College, Guildford, this dry slope is open to anyone aged 5 years or older, and offers skiing, snowboarding, and a separate slope for donutting.  skibearsden.co.uk With one of the most advanc

Serves: 4-6 What is a New Year’s Eve buffet without a cracking dip? This creamy, nutty, garlicky dip will go down a treat amongst your guests, served with some grilled flatbreads and crudités. • 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped• 2 tbsp red wine vine

Makes: 12 These mini filo tarts are easy to whip up for your New Year’s buffet. • 2 leeks• 1 butternut squash• 4 cloves garlic• 1 roll filo pastry quartered• Large pinch salt• ½ tsp coriander• 1 tsp mixed spice• 1 tsp fresh thyme• Large pinch pepper•

Serves: 4 Generally, chutney is made with fresh ingredients such as garlic or fresh herbs, but when those are not available, you can also use gram flour (besan). A besan chutney is always served with Methi na Gota because of its unique flavour profil

Serves: 4 Boiling and then roasting a swede whole like a ham is great fun and really suits its meaty texture. The intense flavour of this root works well with a sweet mustard glaze, while scoring the swede with a diamond pattern and studding it with

Makes: 215g (7 ½ oz) This traditional Gujarati recipe for chutney is so versatile: it can be used to accompany snacks (farsans) or can be part of a thali. But take note: a little goes a long way! • 120g (4.2 oz) chopped coriander (cilantro)• 75g (2.7

Giveaway worth £1895 One lucky winner will win a short online course with Natural Chef – Vegan Nutrition for Everyday Living. There are many health rewards to consuming a vegan diet, such as healthy blood pressure, increased energy levels, reduced ri

Makes: 1 This is a twist on the White Russian made famous by Jeff Bridges’ the Dude in The Big Lebowski, which is in turn a twist on the Black Russian, a particularly punchy classic cocktail of vodka and coffee liqueur. • 20ml (0.7 fl oz) vodka• 20ml

Serves: 4 • 230g (8.1 oz) canned coconut cream, chilled• 85g (3oz) pure maple syrup• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 1 Using a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream on medium-high seed until fluffy and smooth, abo

Serves: 2 Ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper spice up this tea to give you the boost you need by mid-afternoon – all while fighting inflammation. There’s so much flavour brimming in one spicy cup. • 946ml (1.6 pints) unsweetened non-dairy milk• 1 van

Serves: 4 Without the milk to play with, this one can get seriously rich, so fortunately these will last you all week in the fridge. You can try making the honeycomb yourself, but it’s a bit fiddly and you can pick it up in the supermarket. We’d real

Serves: 2 Fried bananas with a katsu crunch and toffee sauce… irresistible. • 50g (2oz) plain flour• 150ml (5 fl oz) vegetable oil, for frying• 40g (1.5 oz) panko breadcrumbs• 2 bananas, sliced in half• 2 scoops salted caramel ice cream • 20g (0.7 oz

Serves: 4-6 This vegan chocolate chip no churn ice cream is fully dairy-free, made with all plant-based ingredients and can be made in just five minutes. • 330g (11.6 oz) can sweetened coconut condensed milk• 120ml (4 fl oz) dairy-free half and half

Serves: 4 Bomba rice is a short-grain variety that is traditionally used in paella. The saffron and smoked paprika give the classic look and taste of the beloved Spanish dish. • 100g (3.5 oz) butter beans• 1L (1.7 pints) filtered water (makes stock)•