The recipe and video have been created by our friends at EatingWell.com Their recipe makes two loaves so you can use one now and freeze the other one for later.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic and onion in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook (or in a large bowl). Whisk 1 cup broth and miso in a medium bowl (or large measuring cup); add to the dry mixture. Mix on medium-low until elastic, about 3 minutes (or knead by hand in the bowl until elastic, 3 to 5 minutes), adding more broth if the dough is too dry. Shape into two 3-by-5-inch loaves.
Transfer the loaves to a large saucepan. Add the remaining broth, ginger and enough water to cover the loaves; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until firm, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover and let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer to a colander to cool.
Tips
To make ahead: Wrap tightly in wax or silicone wraps and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:2 (1/2 Inch) Slices
Per Serving:
162 calories; protein 26.8g; carbohydrates 9.9g; dietary fiber 3.3g; fat 1.1g; saturated fat 0.5g; vitamin c 0.1mg; folate 120.1mcg; calcium 24.7mg; iron 2.4mg; magnesium 11mg; potassium 192.1mg; sodium 211.2mg; thiamin 4.8mg.
Recipe Copyright of Eatingwell.com
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Veganuary is an annual event that educates and encourages people to follow a vegan diet during the month of January. Since the event began in 2014, participation has more than doubled each year and spread worldwide.
Vegan food products have been the number one trend for grocery chains for the last five years, and the numbers continue to increase. The States used to the be global leader in vegan foodie trends but that has been surpassed by...the United Kingdom, which is now the number one country in the world for veganism. At Globe all of our products are either vegan or vegetarian.
During the pandemic, plant-based foods sales were up 90% over the previous year with plant-based meat substitute sales continuing to increase as well, which is why nearly every major grocery store now has their own branded meat-substitute products. So, it's never been easier or tastier to try a plant-based diet.
People have varied reasons for wanting to reduce or eliminate animal-based products from their diet. In recent years, one reason that has emerged is the climate. Avoiding meat and dairy products is one of the biggest ways to reduce your environmental impact, according to recent scientific studies by the IPCC.
But can one eat a vegan diet and be healthy?
According to the NHS, yes, even while pregnant, breastfeeding and for children as well, with good planning and an understanding of what makes up a healthy, balanced vegan diet, you can get all the nutrients your body needs. As it is, most of us consume far more protein than is required for good health. By cutting down on some of those animal-based proteins and increasing vegetables, fruits, beans, legumes, whole grains and nuts and seeds, (all of which have protein as well) you'll likely still get plenty of protein and also a whole lot of health benefits from the added plant food.
Getting started
If you want to try Veganuary, Meatless Mondays, or cut down on animal-based food products then we have some ideas on how to get started. If this is your first foray with vegan foods, make a quick list of all the things you can eat that are already vegan. It helps to see how much food you can eat rather than noting the things you can't. And focus on taste for this first endeavour.
The obvious and abundant whole food sources:
Not so obvious that is what we call "accidentally vegan."
We always recommend checking the labels as there can always be exceptions to the rule. Even if the product name or description contains words like beef, prawn, chicken, seafood, creamy, etc. check the ingredients. Many of these flavour profiles are created using spices, not actual animal foods.
There are also ways to add in more flavours to your dishes that meat and cheeses would have normally added to the dish, for example try sprinkling nutritional yeast as a parmesan replacement, try using bouillon stock to soups and dishes. Mushrooms are also a great meat alternative, for instance, finely diced mushrooms, carrots and celery mixed with green lentils, make a fantastic ‘minced meat’ alternative, just remember to add your stock and seasoning.
If you are short of ideas do a search for "vegan recipes" to find loads of easy meals at your fingertips, visit Tang Tongue Tails, a local Vegan Blogger site which has plenty of ideas.
Let's apply this to making an Eco Pledge for 2021. Commit to making actionable changes that benefit the planet, thereby helping yourself.
Chat with your family or support group of friends, neighbours or anyone you feel might be interested in the same cause. Come up with an action plan for the pledge.
Since trying to save the planet is a big task, it can seem overwhelming so break it down into something smaller and manageable. Perhaps committing to one change per month, such as in the example below.
January: Switch to a green energy supplier,
February: Every few days, take images of all the waste you or your family creates to get a sense of the overall impact.
March: Use containers or waxed cloth food wraps instead of cling film.
April: Use refillable tap water instead of one-use bottled water
May: Switch to local dairy milk or local oat milk in returnable glass bottles
June: Buy second-life clothing instead of new clothing
July: Use washable cloth face wipes instead of disposable cotton pads
August: Clean and reuse aluminium foil many times instead of just once.
September: Switch to eco-friendly safety razors instead of disposable razors
October: Use refillable shampoo, conditioner and body wash instead of one-use bottles
November: Implement meal planning to avoid food waste
December: Gift wrap with sustainable cloth wraps instead of single-use paper wraps.
Once you have a plan, place it somewhere you can see it as a reminder of your commitment. At the end of the week, write a few notes or reflect on how that change went for that week. How does it feel at the end of the month?
Phrase your pledge in terms of, "I will drink refillable bottled water..." rather than "I will quit plastic, one-use bottled water, " framing it as a gain rather than a loss has been shown to drive more significant results.
Research also shows that making a pledge public is also more likely to keep people on track with resolutions and pledges. So share your commitments with friends and family. Post it on social media.
By doing so, you'll not only increase the likelihood of having a more eco-friendly 2021, but you may also inspire others to do the same.
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Merry Christmas and enjoy your festive season.
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The nearest car park is the Maltings Car Park which we are located next door to.
We look forward to welcoming you to our new location.
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All collection orders will be placed in our outside shelter and clearly marked for your collection.
Clear, no-contact instructions will be sent to you by email when we confirm your order is ready to collect.
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