"Hummus, dear reader, is a science." -- Noor, from Shelf Love.

I am making hummus today, using chickpeas leftover from cooking chole for xmas, that I threw into the freezer.

I don't need a recipe for making hummus - like many of you I have muscle memory from making it so many times.

But #Ottolenghi's #ShelfLove has some great hits for making great hummus. Like:

Add some cumin when cooking the chickpeas. Save the chickpea cooking water for stocks, soups, broths. Use warm chickpeas and add 2 ice cubes when blending the hummus for great aeration. Don't add olive oil to the hummus (tahini has enough oil in it), but drizzle it over the top.

Anyone else making #hummus today?

EDIT: Here is the recipe, plus hints: https://food52.com/recipes/87555-hummus-recipe-from-ottolenghi-test-kitchen

#FromTheKitchen #WhatIAmCooking #Food #Vegetarian #MiddleEasternFood

"Hummus, dear reader, is a science." -- Noor, from Shelf Love.

I am making hummus today, using chickpeas leftover from cooking chole for xmas, that I threw into the freezer.

I don't need a recipe for making hummus - like many of you I have muscle memory from making it so many times.

But #Ottolenghi's #ShelfLove has some great hits for making great hummus. Like:

Add some cumin when cooking the chickpeas. Save the chickpea cooking water for stocks, soups, broths. Use warm chickpeas and add 2 ice cubes when blending the hummus for great aeration. Don't add olive oil to the hummus (tahini has enough oil in it), but drizzle it over the top.

Anyone else making #hummus today?

EDIT: Here is the recipe, plus hints: https://food52.com/recipes/87555-hummus-recipe-from-ottolenghi-test-kitchen

#FromTheKitchen #WhatIAmCooking #Food #Vegetarian #MiddleEasternFood

For all people interested in #vegan or #vegetarian restaurants (and other venues). Have a look at #VeggieKarte.

The website got a nice upgrade.

https://www.veggiekarte.de

Based on #OpenStreetMap, #OSM.

With integrated reviews from https://lib.reviews/

#opensource #FOSS

🆕 blog! “Travelling around Japan as a Vegetarian / Vegan”

I like to visit new countries. I also need to eat in order to survive. As a vegetarian, some countries make that easier than others. I was pleasantly surprised about how easy it was go Interrailing around Europe while maintaining a Vegan / Vegetarian diet. My next adventure was…

👀 Read more: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/12/travelling-around-japan-as-a-vegetarian-vegan/
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#Japan #restaurant #travel #vegan #vegetarian

🆕 blog! “Travelling around Japan as a Vegetarian / Vegan”

I like to visit new countries. I also need to eat in order to survive. As a vegetarian, some countries make that easier than others. I was pleasantly surprised about how easy it was go Interrailing around Europe while maintaining a Vegan / Vegetarian diet. My next adventure was…

👀 Read more: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/12/travelling-around-japan-as-a-vegetarian-vegan/
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#Japan #restaurant #travel #vegan #vegetarian

One of the best vegan meals I had in #Japan was at - of all places - a Halal Kobe Beef restaurant!

They specialise in eye-wateringly expensive cuts of meat. But they also had a vegan set menu which was exquisite.

A perfect vegan miso followed by tofu and vegetables grilled in front of me. Then garlic rice which blew my nose away.

Spectacular meal with a very friendly chef.

My question for fellow #vegetarian / #vegan friends - should I add this place to #HappyCow?

https://www.koubegyuu.com/wanomiya-namba-midousuji/

I rarely am looking for a vegan restaurant. I am looking to evaluate plant-based options at the restaurants my carnivore husband and friends want me to join them at.

Unfortunately, Happy Cow—the leading vegan/vegetarian restaurant review app—maintains an extremist requirement that restaurants have at least 1 vegan option, regardless if it has many tasty vegetarian options. 🙄

https://www.happycow.net/add-listing?ref=activitypub

#plantBased #vegan #vegetarian

I rarely am looking for a vegan restaurant. I am looking to evaluate plant-based options at the restaurants my carnivore husband and friends want me to join them at.

Unfortunately, Happy Cow—the leading vegan/vegetarian restaurant review app—maintains an extremist requirement that restaurants have at least 1 vegan option, regardless if it has many tasty vegetarian options. 🙄

https://www.happycow.net/add-listing?ref=activitypub

#plantBased #vegan #vegetarian

We still need a just transition, and a rapid transition, globally away from fossil fuels and into renewable energy. So I’ll still be doing everything I can to push governments to make those big systemic shifts.

Violet and Brad make some good points in this piece on how a plant based diet can also contribute to change.

When I despair at slow systemic progress, individual action is my antidote.

https://greenagenda.org.au/2025/11/the-elephant-in-the-room/
#ClimateCrisis #vegan #vegetarian

We still need a just transition, and a rapid transition, globally away from fossil fuels and into renewable energy. So I’ll still be doing everything I can to push governments to make those big systemic shifts.

Violet and Brad make some good points in this piece on how a plant based diet can also contribute to change.

When I despair at slow systemic progress, individual action is my antidote.

https://greenagenda.org.au/2025/11/the-elephant-in-the-room/
#ClimateCrisis #vegan #vegetarian

In Japan, good fortune sometimes comes wrapped in fried tofu. Elizabeth Andoh shares how to make "age-fukubukuro," a humble, heartwarming dish inspired by the New Year’s lucky bag tradition. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/15/food-drink/fukubukuro-fried-tofu-recipe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #kombu #japanesecuisine #meat #vegetables #vegetarian

> Serving meat at a climate summit is like handing out cigarettes at a cancer prevention conference

Paul McCartney on COP30

https://www.nme.com/news/music/paul-mccartney-on-cop30-serving-meat-at-a-climate-summit-is-like-handing-out-cigarettes-at-a-cancer-prevention-conference-3906192

#vegan #vegetarian #food #health #climateChange #climateCrisis #environment #veganarchism #climateSummit #cop30 #animalRights

Denmark introduces a carbon tax on agriculture

https://volewica.blogspot.com/2025/11/denmark-introduces-carbon-tax-on.html

#Beef #Vegetarian #Vegan #ClimateChange

Denmark introduces a carbon tax on agriculture

https://volewica.blogspot.com/2025/11/denmark-introduces-carbon-tax-on.html

#Beef #Vegetarian #Vegan #ClimateChange

🎶 🌿 🥕 Paul McCartney urges COP30 to go vegetarian to avoid climate hypocrisy
The Beatles legend has issued a statement, arguing that serving meat at a climate summit is “like handing out cigarettes at a cancer-prevention conference”.
👉 “The animal agriculture industry is a top driver of deforestation and the climate catastrophe that is wreaking havoc on the planet,” he added. “I urge you to lead by example and make the conference all vegetarian.”

#COP30 #Beatles #Food #Vegetarian
#Climate
https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/07/paul-mccartney-urges-cop30-to-go-vegetarian-to-avoid-climate-hypocrisy

> Serving meat at a climate summit is like handing out cigarettes at a cancer prevention conference

Paul McCartney on COP30

https://www.nme.com/news/music/paul-mccartney-on-cop30-serving-meat-at-a-climate-summit-is-like-handing-out-cigarettes-at-a-cancer-prevention-conference-3906192

#vegan #vegetarian #food #health #climateChange #climateCrisis #environment #veganarchism #climateSummit #cop30 #animalRights

🎶 🌿 🥕 Paul McCartney urges COP30 to go vegetarian to avoid climate hypocrisy
The Beatles legend has issued a statement, arguing that serving meat at a climate summit is “like handing out cigarettes at a cancer-prevention conference”.
👉 “The animal agriculture industry is a top driver of deforestation and the climate catastrophe that is wreaking havoc on the planet,” he added. “I urge you to lead by example and make the conference all vegetarian.”

#COP30 #Beatles #Food #Vegetarian
#Climate
https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/07/paul-mccartney-urges-cop30-to-go-vegetarian-to-avoid-climate-hypocrisy

OK Fediverse, what is your favourite plant based ‘butter’ spread ? Earth Balance is a no no, too much palm oil. Trader Joe’s had a good one, but they seem to have stopped selling it. Any suggestions ? #vegetarian #vegan #plantbasedspread