Pears are one of the most popular fruits in England, as long as you can find juicy ripe pears, and not rock-hard ones flown in from across the world. Packed with calcium, there are over 3000 varieties worldwide, but we are in danger of losing many varieties as our orchards are endangered. Pears are very…
reusable silicone baking sheets & liners
Rather than use disposable parchment paper (often coated with chemicals) or wasteful aluminium foil, invest in a silicone baking mat. Silicone is made partly with fossil fuels (along with sand) but lasts for years, is food-safe and can be recycled at end of use (rather than being binned to break down into microplastics). Silicone is…
the best homemade (vegan) apple pie recipes
Try to buy organic English apples, this helps to preserve heritage varieties and save our orchards. If not, these historic fruit yards may get swallowed up by building firms. A ripe English apple is a thing of beauty, and tastes nicer too than supermarket versions. This recipe for homemade vegan apple pie (Broke Bank Vegan)…
recipes for traditional nostagic childhood puddings
Here are a few plant-based takes on your favourite childhood puddings. We’re talking here of childhood memories of eating knickerbocker glories by the seaside (in glass dishes taller than you), ice-cream sundaes and Eton Mess. Also see the post on vegan updates of horrible school puddings! Read up on keeping people & pets safe in the…