FRESH VEGAN Issue 4

FV: Can you tell us more about your involvement in
the Community Chef in Lewes sounds like a wonderful
organisation?
JB: Classes that we run are usually a combination of
what we do (so cooked and raw) and often involve my
favourite things to make and eat at that particular time!
JB: When I moved to Lewes, I had ideas of cooking in
the community and discovered that Community Chef
existed here already – at first I was a little disappointed
thinking if someone already has the idea I couldn’t do
the same thing (another thing I feel strongly about – not
stealing peoples ideas or treading on toes) but thought
why don’t I just get in touch and see what happens and
the rest is history as the say!
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I am now involved on a daily basis as we share the same
office and kitchen space at the Lewes Community Kitchen
that I helped Robin set up and have been involved in most
areas of what Community Chef
does for years now – including
public cookery demos, cookery
leader training, smoothie bike
workshops, catering and also
the bread club training!
Part of Robins mission
statement is,
“Cooking and eating together
is a simple way of connecting
with other people. It helps individuals, families and
communities to be healthier, more connected and in
tune with the natural rhythms of life.”
It makes a lot of sense!
FV: I’d like to encourage more people to go and train with
great Chefs like you not just for professional experience
and gaining more expertise but just people learning
more about food and what a plant based diet can bring
to their life.
Can you tell us about your cookery classes John and what
people can expect on a Vegan or Raw course, or do you
combine everything in a cookery class?
I think all of the projects I
have worked on have been
incredible and have all been
great learning experiences,
couldn’t pick just one
I try to make the sessions as informal and authentic as
possible, so that people who attend can relax together,
learn new skills, eat delicious foods and go away feeling
like they have had an empowering experience!
FV: Do you have any cookery classes for Vegans in the
coming months that people can sign up for?
I do have a class in October when the next class takes
place. The best way to find out about classes is to check
the website or go on the mailing list (which I only use for
letting people know about classes).
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FV: I notice you will soon have
a download of your recipes
John what can people expect
to see in this?
JB: People can expect to see
10 authentic Cashew recipes –
tried and tested, that are part
of our core repertoire.
I want to see how this is
received and possibly put it out
there to a few publishers and
just see what happens? Also I just want to share what
we do!
To find out at more visit the Cashew website:
www.cashewcatering.co.uk
Now enjoy some of John Recipes over the page.
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