The Occasional Vegan
Sarah Philpott (Seren)
The first 35 pages of this wonderful book are dedicated to a voyage into veganism, healthy cooking tips, practical advice, tools of the trade and why Sarah became a vegan. She talks about her relationship with food from a young age, to her 30s where the option of a cruelty-free lifestyle became her way of life and, from this, her absolute decision to become a vegan.
That’s before you even get into the 70 beautifully illustrated recipes inside. The story behind why this was written is equally as inspiring as are the dishes. Her love of food and total admiration for her mother who brought her up as a single parent in Wales is a genuinely heartwarming tale, which makes this book more enjoyable. Divided into four sections – ‘The Working Week’, ‘For The Weekend’, ‘High Days And Holidays’ and ‘Comfort Food And Children’s Favourites’ easily dispels any myths about cooking with plant-based produce and delivers a fun and easy go-to reference book. Veganism as a dietary choice among British people has increased by 350% in the last decade and is still growing, with all ages converting to a healthier and more sustainable way of eating. The Occasional Vegan is a handy guide to help you venture into a meat-free world of cooking while maintaining a tasty and interesting selection of dishes. My personal favourites from the book are Kentucky fried cauliflower with sweet potato fries and the one-pan brunch… delish! Do it, your body will thank you for it. ANTONIA LEVAY
Price: £12.99. Info: www.serenbooks.com
To find out more about becoming a vegetarian/vegan and animal welfare, or if you just want to find out more about a healthier lifestyle, take a look at these sites:
Vegan Society: www.vegansociety.com
The Flaming Vegan: www.theflamingvegan.com
Driftwood Magazine: www.driftwoodmag.com