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Nominations are now open for the 2026 VfL Awards for Excellence in Veg*n Care Catering

Do you know someone making a real difference for older vegans and vegetarians in care? Nominations are now open for the 2026 VfL Awards for Excellence in Veg*n Care Catering, celebrating the people, products and organisations helping to raise the standard of vegan and vegetarian catering in care ho...

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Posted by Amanda on 03/07/26 in Cooking on a Budget and VfL News and Events

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Cooking at Christmas, watching the budget

Christmas is a time for celebrations and traditions. For many the ritual of familiar brings comfort and reassurance. However, with price rises in just about every part of our lives, some financial adjustment is inevitable. With that in mind and with a little forward planning – perhaps a few sm...

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Posted by Alex on 22/12/25 in Cooking on a Budget and Recipes

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Nutrition and Hydration Week: The Corner Shop Cookery Challenge

Our VfL Roving Chef Team was challenged to make a day's worth of meals from local corner shops – on a budget of just £4.50. We hear how they got on. Corner stores are often the only source of food for those with mobility or access issues, and people living in underserved communities...

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Posted by Claire on 17/03/25 in Articles and Life After Retirement and Cooking on a Budget and Recipes

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