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It's in season but not for long! Make the most of it with a fresh (yet freezable) pesto!

Ingredients:

• 100g wild garlic leaves (washed and dried)
• 50g walnuts or almonds (or any nuts of choice)
• 50g nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor)
• Juice of ½ a lemon
• 100ml olive oil (or more for desired consistency)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Toast the nuts in a dry pan for a couple of minutes until golden (optional but adds depth of flavor).
2. Blend the wild garlic, nuts, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice in a food processor.
3. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending until smooth.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
   

Now the days are getting lighter and brighter it's time for some new fruit and veg to come into season. 

Scottish Wild Garlic 

Know where to look and you'll find wild garlic in hidden little pickets around Edinburgh. Don't want the mess and stress? We've got it bagged and ready to go! 

It's got such a short season (typically March - May) *if* it's not all been picked already so you need to be fast with this one. once it's gone for the season it's gone! 

Not tried it before? Wild garlic has a pungent smell and a slightly milder than traditional garlic taste. The leaves can be used raw or cooked so it's really versatile! 

Rhubarb

It's finally here! 

Perfect for stewed fruit, crumbles and other tasty creations. But. Did you know...we have a customer who makes rhubarb wine every year!  Our amazing Harris likes it raw dipped in sugar. We can confirm that this is surprisingly delicious. 

How do you enjoy your rhubarb?

Special arrival 

Plantain's have arrived for the weekend! Ivy wanted some but we've got enough to share. 

You'll find plantain chips on the shelves but this fruit is so much more versatile. Let's give you some inspiration... 

Savory
Twice-Fried Plantains – Slice green plantains, fry, smash, and fry again for crispy goodness. Serve with garlic sauce!
Stuffed Plantains – Roast ripe plantains, slice them open, and stuff with black beans, avocado, and salsa.
Plantain Curry – Use green plantains in a coconut-based curry. 

Sweet Ideas
Plantain Pancakes – Mash ripe plantains and mix with a little flour and plant-based milk for fluffy pancakes.
Plantain Bread – Like banana bread but with plantains! Add cinnamon and nuts for extra flavor.
Grilled Plantains with Coconut Sugar – Grill ripe plantains and sprinkle with coconut sugar and cinnamon.
Plantain Ice Cream – Blend frozen ripe plantains with coconut milk for a creamy, dairy-free treat.

Know exactly which flavour is your favourite? Grab one of these boxes of deliciousness! 

With 8 tasty truffles in each box that's totally a one person portion. Yum! 

10% off all boxes of Booja Booja and all flavours until they are gone. 

Now we hit the big leagues.

Booja-Booja is famous as it is but check out this gorgeous Champagne Truffle Egg. Champagne-flavored truffles with rich, smooth vegan chocolate inside a hand-painted Easter eggs made in Kashmir, India. 

What more can we say? Mind. Blown.

This isn't a chocolate brand we have every day so grab it while you can.. Happi!

Plain – Sometimes simple is the best and you don't want anything fussy
Salted Caramel – Sweet & salty magic... you know the drill by now with salted caramel

• Happi is dedicated to sustainability, using responsibly sourced ingredients to create the best chocolate for us and the planet.
• Plastic-free packaging too! 

We couldn’t wait any longer… Easter eggs have
officially hopped into the shop early this year! (love a pun)

We know, we know, it's a bit soon, but they just look so cute and tasty and we couldn't wait any longer... plus we won't judge if you crack into them early
(sorry puns again) 

🍪 H!p - Happiness In Plants Easter Eggs

An all time favourite on the chocolate shelves - H!P. Your classic sweet milky chocolate for those that want something dairy free and not dark chocolate. 

Cookies No Cream – A dreamy combo of crunchy, creamy, and oh-so-delicious
Salted Caramel – Sweet with a hint of salt, a perfect balance of flavours

Not sure which one to try? Grab the bar equivalent and give it a try... hell why not try them all. Any little excuse to eat chocolate works for us. 

... but let's also get into some other important things - 

• Made using ethically sourced, single-origin Colombian cocoa

• Packaging that is entirely plastic-free 

Kickstart your mornings with an energy -packed breakfast that’s ready when you are... assuming you remember to prep it the night before. At least it's quick and easy to prep to begin with, available in:

• Original, simple and satisfying
• Strawberry, fruity and fresh

So how do you prep it? Add 100ml of milk or yogurt to 50g of overnight oat mix and leave in the fridge overnight. Easy!

Quick, wholesome, and oh-so-tasty! Perfect for when you’re short on time but want something a bit more special than a tin of beans. Try them in:

• Chana Masala, a spiced chickpea delight
• Chickpea Tagine with sweet and aromatic notes
• Chip Shop Curry that’s tangy and nostalgic
• Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry, creamy and comforting
• Smokey Black Bean Chilli, bold and smoky perfection
• Tomato and Lentil Ragu, rich and herby

Snack time just got a whole lot crunchier! (sorry we love these cheesy lines... vegan cheese mind!) These irresistible bites come in:

Broccoli with a savory, crispy twist
Shiitake Mushroom bursting with umami-packed goodness
Sugar Snap Pea for a sweet, crunchy snack
Sweet Potato offering naturally sweet satisfaction

They are a little hard to describe as they aren't your normal veggie crisps. They are super light, almost like they've been freeze dried. We'll just need to keep eating more until we can describe them better! 

Fresh fruit and veg arrive every morning at Easter Greens so you'll have lots to choose from but we know it can be a stressful week making sure you've got everything you need. Why not let us help? Send us your veggie shopping list early via email to EasterRoad@EasterGreens.co.uk and we'll make sure everything is ready for you to collect.

Christmas weekend can involve a lot of cooking so why not make breakfast easy but also delicious with our 100% plant based pastries. We'll have them as normal on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th including - 

* Croissants
* Pain au Chocolat
* Apple Danish
* Raspberry Danish 

Want to make sure you get your favourite before they sell out? Send us an email with what you want and we'll make sure it's ready and waiting for you.

Order by midday Friday 20th to guarantee your order as we'll get them specially made for you. Pastries that haven't been specially ordered will be available at first come first served. 

Here is a full list of what we can order for you - 

Available individually - 

Pain Au Chocolate
Apple Danish Pastry
Biscoff New York Rolls 
Chocolate New York Rolls 
Raspberry New York Rolls

A batch of 6 - 
Cinnamon Buns
Biscoff Cinnamon Buns
Chocolate Cinnamon Buns
Coffee Cinnamon Buns
Chocolate Brownies Traybake 
Biscoff Brownie
Mint Chocolate Brownie
Cherry Flapjacks
Apple and Oat Flapjacks
Date Crunch
Ginger Flapjack

To pre-order in time for Christmas email us at EasterRoad@EasterGreens.co.uk. 

A vegan cheeseboard is a fantastic way to introduce plant-based alternatives to family and friends that may not have tried them before... or if you are plant based already and excuse to eat lots and lots of cheese. 

Regardless of if you eat dairy or not here's how we would put together a stunning cheeseboard that will impress everyone.

Step 1... which cheese to choose?

Variety is key! Include at least 3–5 types of cheese to cater to different tastes and textures:

• Soft cheeses: Honestly brie or camembert are a good choice here, Classic.
• Semi-hard cheeses: Something like Tyne Chease's original or even smoked!
• Aged or tangy options: Honestly or Mouse's favourite blue would be good here!
• Spreadable options: Have you tried out the new GreenVie cheese spread? Or maybe the Honestly garlic and herb spread!
• Unique flavors: Include cheeses with add-ins like Nut Ok's truffle cheese, Kinda Co's Garlic and herb, or Mouse's favourite Seaweed Dulse. 

Step 2... what to put it on?

Offer a mix of options for variety and pairings:

• Crackers: Check out Nairns oatcakes and crispbreads, don't forget Amisa's range too! 
• Lentil Cakes: Have you tried Kallo's lentil cakes. Unlike your regular rice and corn cakes these are light and crisp... almost like a giant crisp!
• Breads: Thinly sliced baguette or sourdough bread. We'll be getting a delivery of fresh Kvasa bread on the 24th. Want to make sure you get some, pre order today! 

Step 3... something sweet

Fruits provide sweetness and balance the savory flavours of the cheese:

• Fresh fruits: Grapes, sliced apples, pears, or figs.
• Dried fruits: Apricots, cranberries, or dates.

Step 4... add some crunch!

Include a variety for texture and taste:

• Nuts: Almonds, pistachios, walnuts, or pecans.
• Seeds: Roasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.

Step 5... sweet and savoury Spreads

Provide dips and spreads to complement the cheese, they'll also give you some different flavours to break things up. 

• Sweet options: Jam Bothy Chilli jam, Mrs Darlingtons boxing day chutney or Shaws Beetroot and Horseradish Chutney!
• Savoury options: Olive tapenade, sun-dried tomato pesto, or hummus.

Step 6... something pickled?

For a tangy contrast:

• Olives, gherkins, artichoke hearts, sauerkraut or even kimchi!

Step 7... labels (or the packets)

Just so everyone knows what they're enjoying, especially if they have allergies.

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We hope this helps you make the most magnificent cheeseboard. Don't forget to tag us in your pictures!