PlantBased Magazine

16 January 2020

Hello, Welcome to our Love Issue! We can’t resist celebrating Valentine’s Day when February rolls around. We know that it’s become unbearably commercialised, and seems to exist solely as a way to make us spend money on things we don’t need. But we also know that it’s a great excuse to tell that special person in yourlife that you love them, and what better way than by cooking up a romantic feast? Our Valentine’s Day menu has been inspired by natural aphrodisiacs; from Pomegranate Glazed Tofu (p.34) to a delicious Chocolate Maca Tart with Pistachio Base (p.42), we’ve got you covered for the most romantic dinner you and your partner can dream of. We’re also bringing you a whole host of gluten-free recipes. We know that there are a lot of people out there who have to reduce or completely eliminate gluten from their diets, and when you combine that with a plant-based lifestyle, it can sometimes be a little difficult to find suitable food. We want to make sure that veganism is for everyone, so head to page 40 for some gluten-free inspiration. If you’re trying hard to stick to a budget in the early part of 2020, you’ll want to check out our recipes that use just five ingredients - no need for a long shopping list! We’ve also included some healthy snack recipes, as well as a whole selection of traybakes that will allow you to indulge your sweet tooth. Something for everyone! We hope you have an incredible February ahead; tag us in your culinary creations and let us know what you’re up to in your kitchen this month. Jane, PlantBased Editor