Taunton Outreach

VIVA!’S FIRST demo & dine

… goes down a storm!

Organised by Viva! and Vegan to You, our first Demo & Dine showed people how to rustle up a showstopping vegan roast dinner – and then they ate it! The Taunton event was sold out, with over 80 people watching a cookery demo by chef, Anna Madams and then being treated to a fullsized lunch. Participants were shown how to prepare the nation's favourite meal –a roast with all the trimmings, including elusive vegan Yorkshire puds! The centrepiece was squash, spinach and pumpkin seed filo pie.

Anna, of Vegan to You, said: “I often get contacted by non-vegans in a bit of a panic as they are having vegans over for Sunday lunch and don’t know where to start! The filo pie not only looks really impressive but it’s also super easy once you know how, and all the ingredients are readily available in supermarkets.”

Founder and Director of Viva!, Juliet Gellatley, said: “We created this event to help people understand that veganism isn’t about missing out –you can still enjoy delicious flavours and take part in traditions like a Sunday roast.

“This pie is mouth-wateringly tasty, healthier than meat, better for the environment and, of course, much better for the animals.

“I was delighted with the response – and almost everyone asked for it to become a regular event”, says Juliet. Well, there’s an idea!

Bottom: Director Juliet Gellatley (right) with Anna Madams of Vegan to You who did the cookery demonstration. Below: Viva!’s Jo Dixon (left) with volunteers Simone Roper and Carol O’Leary