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Jude’s Is Going (50%) Vegan
Shoutout Jude’s Ice Cream, who reportedly are going 50% plant-based by the end of this year! Their vegan range already makes up 36% of what they sell, and they’re aiming for a 43% drop in carbon emissions overall. Beyond trendy flavours, this is about ice cream that doesn’t cost the earth (literally). So next time […]
FYI: 80% of Farmland Is For Animals, Not You
Here’s something wild: 80% of global farmland is used for livestock or animal feed, yet it only gives us 18% of our calories. The maths isn’t mathing. That space could grow crops to feed lots more people or restore ecosystems. By going vegan or even reducing meat, we’re helping flip that script. More space for […]
July: Seasonal Produce
July is a peak month for fresh, homegrown produce here. Juicy berries, including raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. They are at their best, great for puddings or snacking. Tomatoes ripen under the sun, bursting with flavour, while cucumbers, courgettes (you may have spotted some in our JVS Community Garden). Thriving this month are peppers. They bring […]
27th July 2025, Immersive Cooking Show: Sold Out
A night of flavour, fun and fascinating stories. We’ll be joined by Dr Michal Nahman for a cookery masterclass with a twist. Think Ottoman Turkey, 1492 Spain and a mystery Middle Eastern city, all from our kitchen. Expect songs, laughs, delicious food and moving tales from Jewish, Muslim, Christian and British communities.
Greener Veganism Starts in Our Neighbourhoods
Veganism isn’t solely about what’s not on our plates, it’s also about where our food comes from. Want to level up your impact? Start with local growers, community gardens, and an allotment. By supporting local, we’re cutting transport emissions and helping build resilient, sustainable communities. Bonus: fresh AF veggies that taste 10x better than anything […]
Richard Makin Is Cooking Up a Vegan Storm
If you’ve ever tried a sad tofu scramble and thought, “This is not it,” let Richard Makin fix that. His new book, Anything You Can Cook, I Can Cook Vegan, is the ultimate flex, taking everyday classics and making them plant-based without losing the taste and flavour. It’s been named one of the top vegan […]
Going Vegan? You’re Slashing Emissions by 75%
If you’ve ever wondered whether ditching meat actually helps the planet, here’s your answer: yes, a lot. An Oxford study just found that vegan diets cut greenhouse gases by around 75% compared to high‑meat diets. Less water waste, cleaner land, and a fantastic step for biodiversity. Eating plants is one of the biggest power moves […]