Post by Sarah Brown from Dunmore Farm Estate Community Garden on behalf of Replenish I have lived in Abingdon for fifteen years with my husband and young daughter. The story of our community garden goes back to Victory in Europe (VE) Day 2020. Having family who were at high risk from COVID-19, I wanted toContinue reading “The making of a community garden – from idea to action”
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How to make plant-based food taste amazing
Last month I was excited to watch Chef Ollie Bragg give a cookery demonstration for London Vegans, mastering the magic of Umami – also known as the fifth taste. Ollie helps dispel the common myth that plant-based food is bland; covering Umami, seasoning techniques and layering flavours. Ollie is a roaming chef for V forContinue reading “How to make plant-based food taste amazing”
Recipe: quinoa and pesto cakes
Whenever I buy pesto, I end up with half a jar forgotten at the back of the fridge. When my friend Nancy mentioned that she makes quinoa and pesto cakes, I thought they sounded like a perfect Replenish food rescue recipe. Make them as a quick meal when you have leftover pesto or quinoa toContinue reading “Recipe: quinoa and pesto cakes”
Recipe: ‘bottom of the fridge’ crustless quiche
I spotted this novel variation on a classic quiche when browsing the Cherwell Larder Facebook page. Denise, a regular larder volunteer, used a tortilla wrap as the base instead of pastry. I thought that was a fantastic example of using what you have and adapting recipes to make use of food surplus. The tortilla baseContinue reading “Recipe: ‘bottom of the fridge’ crustless quiche”
Recipe: roast sweet potato with a rich harissa tomato sauce
This warming festive favourite was suggested by Kate from Down to Earth Community Cafe in Wantage. Based in the The Old Stables (OX12 7AU), the cafe serves delicious, healthy and affordable food, using as much surplus as possible. This includes the most amazing cakes – pop in for a sweet treat after a winter walk.Continue reading “Recipe: roast sweet potato with a rich harissa tomato sauce”
Recipe: creamy butter bean curry
This quick and easy recipe was shared with me by a Learn2Sustain volunteer at the Cotswold Crescent Play Day. Last Monday was the ideal time to try it, as I had just got back from holiday and there was nothing in the fridge. The use of tins and frozen veg make it the perfect midweekContinue reading “Recipe: creamy butter bean curry”
Recipe: mini courgette or pumpkin cakes with lime glaze
This mouthwatering recipe was shared with us by Maymessy, an empowering cookery school and wellness centre, surrounded by countryside in rural South Oxfordshire. Maymessy believes in enhancing the wellbeing of marginalised groups and disadvantaged young people. They do this by providing empowering bespoke cookery classes and wellness activities. The original recipe uses courgettes, but theseContinue reading “Recipe: mini courgette or pumpkin cakes with lime glaze”
Recipe: corned beef mash pie or hash
This recipe for corned beef mash pie is taken from the wonderful cookery book put together by Hendreds Environment Group (HEG) Community Larder during Food Waste Action Week 2024. The complete digital book of recipes will be available via the HEG Community Larder website – coming soon! Follow the larder on Facebook and Instagram toContinue reading “Recipe: corned beef mash pie or hash”
Recipe: easy summer salads
Earlier this summer, I visited the One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre to run a chop and chat session for their work experience students; Toby, Reuben and Elliot. One Planet Abingdon is an inspirational community hub, mainly run by volunteers, for the benefit of people and planet. They host a range of events and activitiesContinue reading “Recipe: easy summer salads”
Recipe: sweetcorn and coconut cake
This recipe was shared with me by Ruth English, a regular volunteer at Marston Community Gardening. Ruth often makes this cake for garden work parties since it is accidentally gluten-free and diary-free. It was recommended to Ruth by her Brazilian friend Yas. This cake makes good use of that half can of sweetcorn lurking atContinue reading “Recipe: sweetcorn and coconut cake”
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