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City Harvest & Comptoir Partner to Support Londoners in Need
We’re delighted to announce our new partnership with Comptoir, who are helping us deliver 1,500 delicious meals every month to communities across London. This year we’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with Comptoir, who are joining us in our mission to...
20-minute Mushroom Stroganoff Recipe
This smoky, rich and speedy Mushroom Stroganoff Recipe uses ‘meaty’ portabello mushroom & simple ingredients for a hearty, plant-based meal.
Zero Waste Pumpkin Pasta Recipe
Don’t toss those Halloween pumpkins! Try our zero-waste pumpkin pasta recipe and turn leftover pumpkins into a tasty, sustainable meal. Join us in reducing food waste this season!
St Mary’s Battersea: supporting families through the winter
Battersea-based Primary School, St Mary’s opens its doors to parents every Tuesday for a weekly food bank to support the school community who face food insecurity. Numbers have crept up since lockdown, signalling the continued need for the food bank to stay open and Associate Head, Claire Mitchell, and her team are there come rain or shine to support the parents and children at St Mary’s.
Thanksgiving Recipe: Spiced Apple Cake
This seriously cinnamon spiced apple cake is from City Harvest’s Cookbook, A Taste of City Harvest and makes a fantastic Thanksgiving recipe. It’s sweet, spiced and in season, using British apples like Bramley and Braeburn. A Taste of City Harvest is available to buy on Amazon.
Thanksgiving Recipe: Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Ultimate comfort food in the form of pumpkin mac and cheese. Make this for a warming autumnal dinner, or as an easy Thansgiving recipe! The sweetness of the pumpkin (or any winter squash of your choice) is an extra special addition to this classic comfort food.
How does food waste cause water waste?
We can’t talk about food waste without talking about water waste. Every piece of food has a ‘water footprint’, using up earth’s freshwater.
Italian Food: Leek and Potato Risotto Recipe
Where an English classic meets Italian food. Try this seasonal and hearty leek and risotto recipe for a midweek Autumn meal to warm the soul. A few staple, store-cupboard ingredients come together to create the ultimate comfort food.
Rescuing Food at New Spitalfields Market
City Harvest London food charity’s site at New Spitalfields Market, Leyton, rescues surplus fresh produce from market traders. Hear from City Harvest site manager, Philmar Dunner-Husbands about how important relationships within the team and at the market are, and learn about why traders donate their fresh produce.
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