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As we approach the end of the month, we are so pleased that many of you have joined us on the vegan, plant-based journey of Veganuary.

This St Valentine’s Day 55 million cut roses will be bought around the world. Royal Mail will deliver 12 million cards in the UK and an estimated £670 million will be spent on gifts. Romance may be alive and well, but what at what cost to the planet? Many traditional romantic gifts have a huge impact on the environment, so do your bit and go green.

I have been here at River Cottage HQ for almost 4 years now and not a day goes by when I don’t appreciate being outside. It is something that has always driven me, from an early age, to get stuck into gardening and the natural world.

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January is passing by and completing the vegan challenge using the most seasonal and local produce is becoming slightly more challenging due to one thing – it is January in the UK.

It pains me to put a perfectly usable glass jar in the recycling bin after I have finished with it. Its life is far from over and I am compelled to keep each one. For fear of becoming a hoarder, I have had to find uses for the many jars of various shapes and sizes, so I thought I would share my ideas. The below list covers a multitude of uses, (just make sure you clean/sterilise them as necessary):

We've made it passed the halfway point eating a plant-based vegan diet - let's not let our motivation diminish.

As we move through the month of January I am really enjoying my Vegan challenge!

My vegan journey so far, by Stewart Dodd, River Cottage Chief Executive

When I first started Veganuary I knew that one of my main challenges would be finding alternative snacks.

If you find your good intentions go out the window when you get home in the evening and are hungry, then our list of recipes below should help.