A vegan banana cake by the plant-based geniuses at Bosh (Facebook/Bosh)
The Veganuary challenge, which sees people give up meat and dairy products for the whole month to kick start their New Year, is becoming increasingly popular.
It helps people be more creative in the kitchen, eliminate the majority of processed and packaged foods, be kinder to the planet and also save some money by buying cheaper, fresher produce.
Once the 31 days is finished those taking part often choose to stick to a vegan diet all the time, while others choose to have a ‘vegan day’ once a week to create some of their favourite recipes they’ve discovered from doing the challenge.
Ingredient Spotlight: Tempeh (and 7 Tempeh Recipes)
January 15, 2021
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If there is a single culinary buzzword to kick off the new year, “plant based” is it. But before there were lab-created, hyper-realistic meat substitutes like Beyond and Impossible, there was tempeh. The probiotic and protein-packed ingredient originated in Indonesia centuries ago and continues to be a staple there, but its demand in the United States has grown substantially in recent years. No longer relegated to health food stores and vegan restaurants, tempeh is poised to go mainstream. As veganism becomes increasingly popular, so do new and creative ways to live a plant-based lifestyle.
What do you get when you cross ciabatta and sourdough? A ciabattin, of course!
This combination was the basis for family business Geary’s Bakery’s first-ever branded range of loaves. The three-strong range, available in M&S, comprises White Ciabattin, Grains & Seeds Ciabattin, and Craft Beer Ciabattin using Vixen Copper Ale from Charnwood Brewery.
They’re described as a classic ciabatta mashed up with a sourdough process, baked in a tin and sliced. All three are made using a 24-hour fermentation process.
Originally named Jason’s after Geary’s master baker, who represents the fourth generation to head up the business, the range has since been renamed as Jason’s Sourdough to reinforce its sourdough credentials and heritage, noted Geary’s.