Jan 22, 2021Ending the mass culling of male chicks — Plantiful CoachI read in the news this week that Germany is drafting a new law that will ban the culling of male chicks in the poultry industry. …Animal Welfare4 min readAnimal Welfare4 min read
Jan 22, 2021Aquafaba Meringues — Recipes — Plantiful CoachI remember when a meringue was still the holy grail of vegan kitchen experiments, before aquafaba was discovered (almost simultaneously, in different kitchens) 🧁 Since then, it’s become a must-have in vegan kitchens everywhere — and thank goodness it’s so accessible! …Vegan Recipes2 min readVegan Recipes2 min read
Jan 16, 2021How to get enough omega-3 fatty acids on a vegan diet — Plantiful CoachHold on tight! We’re uncovering some of the mysteries of essential fatty acids, why they’re important, where we can find them in foods, and whether we should supplement them. I’m rarely satisfied with a cursory overview and find myself digging into the details to understand as much as possible. This…Nutrition7 min readNutrition7 min read
Jan 16, 2021Spiced Molasses Muffins with Flax and Oats — Recipes — Plantiful CoachI wanted to experiment with using a generous amount of flaxseed in a muffin, and I also wanted to use up some blackstrap molasses that I found in the cupboard. I added some spices to complement the strong molasses flavour, some oats for fibre and dates as an extra treat…Recipe2 min readRecipe2 min read
Jan 8, 2021Mushroom super-powers — Plantiful CoachI love mushrooms, and I get a bunch pretty much every time I do a grocery haul. Their texture can be astonishingly meaty (have you tried my Meaty Marinated Mushrooms?) and they bring wonderful umami to a dish. I have, however, come across fringe questions about whether they’re even vegan…Mushrooms2 min readMushrooms2 min read
Jan 8, 2021Gnocchi with Oyster Mushrooms — Recipes — Plantiful CoachI got an oyster mushroom growing kit as a gift (thanks mom!) and it was quite exciting to wake up each morning to see how much it had grown. It even attracted a little spider-friend to live in the village of gill-caps, so cute! Four days later, they were ready…Recipe2 min readRecipe2 min read
Jan 1, 20215 ways that we can do better in 2021 — Plantiful CoachI’m not one to set New Year’s Resolutions, but this year is different. The shit-storm that was 2020 has taught me a lot, especially this: we need to do better. Yes, do Veganuary. Yes, call your family more. …Veganism3 min readVeganism3 min read
Dec 30, 2020Vegan Greek Salad — Recipes — Plantiful CoachA Greek salad is just not the same without the feta. You could make your own from scratch (there are recipes based on tofu, or almonds) but that’s a mission. And why bother when you can buy it ready made? I used the dairy-free feta cheese from Violife, which is…Dairy Free2 min readDairy Free2 min read
Dec 25, 2020‘Plant-based’ vs ‘Vegan’, explained — Plantiful CoachWith the start of Veganuary next month, hundreds of thousands of people around the world will be trying out a vegan diet. Thanks to initiatives like this and others, there’s been a huge shift in the global food industry with more and more innovative plant-based alternatives to meat, dairy and…Vegan3 min readVegan3 min read
Dec 25, 2020Whole-Roasted Cauliflower — Recipes — Plantiful CoachThis is my favourite way to have cauliflower: so full of flavour yet still light and fresh enough to include on an indulgent festive menu. This is adapted from Jamie Oliver’s recipe — I love the smashed garlic and paprika paste, with some cumin and turmeric thrown in for extra…Recipe2 min readRecipe2 min read
