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Eating with the Seasons: Summer
Summer brings an abundance of local produce just waiting to be enjoyed and eating Seasonally is an enjoyable way to reduce your carbon...

Watlington Climate Action Group
Jun 17, 20252 min read


“And what protein package would you like with that?”
Tom Robinson of Watlington Climate Action Group examines how understanding the protein in our food can improve the health of our diets I...

Watlington Climate Action Group
Feb 19, 20232 min read


Meatless Mondays
I first heard about the idea of Meatless Mondays a few years ago when Arnold Schwarzenegger was interviewed about his diet. During the...

Watlington Climate Action Group
Jan 22, 20232 min read


The beef with grazing
Tom Robinson examines the impact that meat production makes on the environment and finds the common objections to change may not stand up...

Watlington Climate Action Group
Oct 30, 20223 min read


What is the difference between vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based diets?
What does being a vegan mean? Being vegan is not only about not eating meat; it is important to recognise that being vegan is a lifestyle...

Watlington Climate Action Group
Jul 29, 20226 min read


The Proof is in the Plants, by Simon Hill
Book Review: Tom Robinson This 2021 book by nutritionist and physiotherapist Simon Hill summarises the most contemporary scientific...

Watlington Climate Action Group
May 7, 20222 min read


Elderflower Cordial
Serves: 6-8 Total Time: 1h Ingredients 1k 250g white sugar 1 lemon 10-15 fresh elderflower heads, stalks trimmed 45g citric acid (you can...

Watlington Climate Action Group
May 7, 20221 min read


Easter Ginger Cake
Serves: 6-8 Total Time: 1h Ingredients 150g dark muscovado sugar 1 tsp baking powder 100ml vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing the tin...

Watlington Climate Action Group
Apr 3, 20221 min read


Beetroot Houmous
Serve: 6-8 Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 can of chickpeas 180g cooked beetroot 2 lemons 1 clove of garlic Extra virgin olive oil...

Watlington Climate Action Group
Feb 15, 20221 min read


January Minestrone
Serves 4 Time 45 minutes Ingredients 2 tbsp of olive oil 1 large red onion 2 carrots 1 stick celery 150g celeriac 150g swede 400g swiss...

Watlington Climate Action Group
Jan 9, 20221 min read


Pear and Apple Galette
Serves 6 Time 1h 45 minutes Ingredients For the Pastry: 125g plain flour A pinch of salt 40g coconut sugar (or brown sugar) 70g cold...

Watlington Climate Action Group
Oct 31, 20212 min read


Hoglet Macaroons
Recipe by Andrea Brewer Ingredients: 250g (8oz) castor sugar 150g (5oz) ground almonds 1 tablespoon rice flour 2 egg whites 25 whole or...

Watlington Climate Action Group
Oct 23, 20211 min read


Blackberry and Cardamon Mousse
Time: 30 Minutes (+setting time) Serves 6 Ingredients 600ml Oat cream 3 Cardamon pods, crushed 1 tsp Agar Agar powder (or 3-4 sheets of...

Watlington Climate Action Group
Sep 26, 20211 min read


Lime and Courgette Cake
Total Time: 1h 30 Minutes Ingredients 150 g caster sugar 50 g coconut oil or dairy free butter block, melted and cooled Zest of 4 limes...

Watlington Climate Action Group
Aug 14, 20211 min read


Warm Herby Potato Salad
Serves: 4 Total Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients 900g New Potatoes 1 Tbsp Chopped Chives 5 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Diced Shallot 3 Tbsp Apple Cider...

Watlington Climate Action Group
Jul 25, 20211 min read


Summer Middle-Eastern Salad
Summer Middle-Eastern Salad Recipe

Watlington Climate Action Group
Jun 16, 20211 min read


Potato Puttanesca
Serves: 4 Total Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients 750g new potatoes 1 shallot 3 garlic cloves 50g pitted Kalamata olives 1 tsp olive oil 1⁄2...

Watlington Climate Action Group
May 31, 20211 min read


Spring Risotto
Serves: 4 Total Time: 40 Minutes Ingredients 25g Dried mushrooms (any) 250g Frozen peas 250g Risotto rice 125ml White wine 1.2 lt....

Watlington Climate Action Group
May 2, 20211 min read


Movie Review - The Game Changers - Netflix
https://gamechangersmovie.com/ The Game Changers is a slick introduction to the world of high-level, plant-based athletes, following the...

Watlington Climate Action Group
May 2, 20212 min read


Beetroot and Chocolate Cake
Serve: 6-8 Total Time: 1H Ingredients Cake 50g Cocoa powder 180g Self raising flour 1/2 tsp Baking powder 200g Golden caster sugar 250g...

Watlington Climate Action Group
Apr 3, 20211 min read
