Season to taste
In 'Season to taste' we will explore delicious, nostalgic and healthy foods eaten during the holiday season taking culinary inspiration from dishes made for Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas and more!
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The holidays is a cheerful time of gathering for friends, family and communities, it is a time where people come together and share traditions, songs, ceremonies and most importantly food!
Food is at the heart of any celebration, it brings people together through a shared sense of nostalgia and tradition that nourishes the soul and the body. The holiday season is also a perfect time to reflect on your own food traditions and learn about other communities' food traditions. It can be used as a pathway to learn about the meaning of a dish, how it is made and why it is so special.
In the spirit of celebrating food traditions, we are delighted to launch ‘Season to taste’, our joyful holiday campaign celebrating food, culture and heritage. In this campaign we will explore delicious, nostalgic and healthy foods eaten during the holiday season taking culinary inspiration from dishes made for Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas and more. Through sharing food stories and recipes, we hope to highlight how different cultures are eating better during the holidays.
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Campaign partners
Amala Chai are on a mission to create the best tasting masala chai by directly sourcing the highest quality tea and spices from sustainable farms in India.
The Brighton & Hove Food Partnership puts food at the heart of all they do. Growing food, cooking and eating are great ways to improve people’s lives.
Celestial Peach was started as a way to investigate health and longevity through a vegan Chinese diet. Over the years it has become a platform to tell stories about Chinese food in the diaspora, and the people and cultures behind it.
Annabelle is passionate about food and the environment. She hopes her vegan and vegetarian recipes and eco tips will inspire you to embrace "more of" a plant-based diet and green lifestyle.
Food for Life believe that everyone should have access to healthy and sustainable food that is good for the climate, nature, and health.
Greener Kirkcaldy is a community-led charity working locally to bring people together, take positive action on the climate emergency and support people through fuel poverty and food insecurity.
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Made In Hackney is a plant-based cookery school which also provides free nutritious meals to households struggling for food.
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ProVeg is a food awareness organisation that aims to cut animal consumption by 50% by 2040.
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School Food Matters exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school.
The Vegan Nigerian is a platform dedicated to making Nigerian cuisine and vegan cooking more accessible. Find more amazing Nigerian inspired dishes in Tomi’s cookbook Vegan Nigerian Kitchen.
The Woodland Trust are the UK's largest woodland conservation charity. Their vision is a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature.