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2 weeks ago | 
vegan-news.net | Linda Soper-Kolton |Hannah Kaminsky |Katy Beskow |Jackie Sobon
Eating more leafy greens is always a good idea. Vegetables like kale, spinach, and arugula are nutrient-dense, and theyâre incredibly versatile, too (as you can see from our delicious vegan recipes below!). But before you start cooking with leafy greens, itâs a good idea to prep them carefully by washing them first and then storing them correctly. Hereâs why. Why should you wash your greens? There are a few reasons why itâs important to wash your greens with water before you eat them.
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2 months ago | 
veganfoodandliving.com | Helen M. Greaves |Katy Beskow |Grace Murphy
Want an eco-friendly kitchen? Try these simple tips to help you live greener, waste less and save money in small but impactful ways. The kitchen is often the most used room in the house, where we live, socialise, and of course, cook. But it’s also one of the most resource-intensive, making it a key area to focus on when embracing more sustainable living.
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Mar 7, 2025 | 
vegan-news.net | Dan Jones |Jan Baldwin |Katy Beskow
Onions are one of the most popular cooking ingredients in the world. And itâs been that way for thousands of years. In fact, research suggests that long before farming was invented, humans were eating wild onions. Nowadays, whether youâre cooking American, Italian, Indian, or Mexican food, most dishes feature at least one chopped onion. There are a few reasons for this, but the biggest one is flavorâthey have a unique and pungent profile, which helps to enhance the taste of many dishes.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
thetimes.com | Katy Beskow
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
veganfoodandliving.com | Molly Pickering |Katy Beskow
Christmas comes but once a year – but so do the expenses! Katy Beskow looks at ways to budget your money, and time, for the most magical Christmas ever1. Set and Stick to your Christmas budgetSet a realistic budget for Christmas, including categories for gifting, parties, festivities, food and drink. Even small expenses can all add up over the festive period, so accounting for these is important to avoid over-spending.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Katy Beskow |Minimalist Baker |Connoisseurus Veg
The history of Thai curry can be traced back centuries. In fact, historians believe that the dish likely has roots in the 4th century, when Buddhist missionaries and Indian traders shared herbs and spices. Since then, Thai curries have evolved into some of the world’s favorite dishes. Outside of Thailand, Western consumers can’t get enough—curries are a staple in the more than 5,000 Thai restaurants across the US, and they’re popular among Brits and Europeans, too.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
vegnews.com | Charlotte Pointing |Natalie Norman |Bailey Ruskus |Katy Beskow
Mangos are more popular than ever. In the US, for instance, consumption of the tropical fruit grew by 82 percent from 2005 to 2017, according to the US National Mango Board. This means that today, Americans eat nearly seven mangos each per year on average. Mangos are loved for many reasons. Firstly, they’re juicy and sweet, of course, which makes them a tasty standalone snack and a great dessert ingredient. They taste delicious in everything from pavlova to ice cream to fruit salad.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
image.ie | Meg Walker |Katy Beskow
Image / Living / Food & DrinkBy Meg Walker05th Sep 2023 Cauliflower makes a fantastic curry ingredient, as its gentle flavour allows for all the spices to infuse through it, so every bite is as delicious as the next. This dish has a delicate blend of spices, which you can adjust to your own preferences. You can find cooked Puy lentils in ready-to-use packs available from most supermarkets, making them a super-speedy addition to this flavoursome curry.
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Sep 8, 2024 | 
vegan-news.net | Alexandra Shytsman |Katy Beskow |Ashley Madden |Danielle Keith
September 7, 2024 –You donât have to love greens to be vegan, and even the die-hard fans of dark leafy greens can get bored of kale. However, itâs important to work them into your diet, as they provide essential nutrients such as calcium, iron, fiber, and more. Instead of forcing yourself to swallow another bite of steamed spinach, revamp your preparation.
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Aug 31, 2024 | 
vegnews.com | Katy Beskow |Luke Albert
VegNewsRecipesSwap the pecans in these sumptuous bars from Katy Beskow’s Five Ingredient Vegan cookbook for golden raisins, freeze-dried raspberries, or dried cranberries for kid-friendly variations. What you need:2 ripe bananas, peeled1 tablespoon maple syrup2 cups rolled oats¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ cup roughly chopped pecansWhat you do:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mash bananas into a paste and stir in maple syrup.
