Wester - My Vegan Year: The young persons seasonal guide to going plant-based

Niki Webster VEGAN My Year Published in 2021 by Welbeck Childrens Limited part of Welbeck Publishing Group Mortimer Street, London W1T 3JW, UK Text copyright 2021 by Nicola Webster Nicola Webster has asserted her moral right to be identified as the Author of this Work in accordance with the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owners and the publishers. Photograph on p5 Sara Kiyo Popowa All other photographs 2020 Niki Webster Chapter artwork 2021 Anna Stiles ISBN 78312 eISBN 78312 Printed in Dongguan, China Author, photographer and food stylist: Niki Webster Nutritional consultant: Jessica English, Registered Dietitian Design Manager: Margaret Hope Designer: Natalie Schmidt Editor: Joff Brown Production: Melanie Robertson thank you to my sister Ems - who gave me a home and mostly ate my desserts. My lovely nieces Freya and Tilly for taste testing and being ever honest. Thank you to Craig for the invaluable growing knowledge and sustaining walks during this testing time.

And all my wonderful friends and family for their help, advice, and ongoing and hugely appreciated support. Finally to Malin for everything x - NIKI

Contents About NIKi Hi, my name is Niki and Im a plant-based cook and cookbook author. From a really young age I pretty much refused to eat meat! I didn't like the taste at all, and the thought of eating animals just felt wrong to me. This was definitely a challenge for my poor mom who was left not knowing what to do, especially when I developed a milk intolerance when I was seven. Of course, back then there weren't the vegan options available like there are today. I ended up eating quite a limited diet, but this all changed when I got in the kitchen and started creating and experimenting with food.

It's been a long journey from then to now. I discovered the joy of eating and creating amazing plant-based foodall focused on natural whole foods using seasonal ingredients. So Im happy to have created a handbook for young people specifically focused on vegan eating throughout the whole year. Ive filled it with helpful advice and inspiration about how to cut down on (or cut out) meat and dairy, as well as the latest nutritional information. Starting in spring, youll learn how to make amazing vegan food for every season. Ive included seasonal tips, from how to grow your own veggies to how to make the ultimate vegan food for the party season.

I hope you love this plant-based companion for days of being vegan!

Being Vegan through the YEAR If you are considering becoming vegan or trying a vegan lifestyle, your reasons may be varied: it could be animal welfare, helping the environment, for health reasons, or a combination of all of them. But what does it actually mean to be vegan? Veganism is a lifestyle that doesnt use anything from animalsso that means no meat, fish, and dairy. It also means avoiding anything made from animals like clothes, cosmetics, and household items. This can be challenging, especially when you are starting your vegan journey. DON't miss out Even though there are some amazing plant-based options out there, it can still be hard at times... for example, during birthdays and celebrations when you are with family and friends who may not be vegan.

The good news is you dont need to miss out at allyou can make impressive celebration food like cakes and snacks which youd never know were vegan at all and you and your guests will love!