Vegan Effect

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 18th of May 2021 Do you need a special dessert?  Maybe something for Shavuot, the Jewish Pentecost also known as the feast of weeks, or perhaps for the build up to the Christian Pentecost?  This is an amazing pie made with, surprisingly, avocados. Despite what you might think, it doesn't taste like avocado at all.  This is a great option for vegans during these two festivals because have dairy as part of the festival food, so an alternative is needed.  Since cheesecake is a favourite this time of year, this pie is a great option because it is similar to a cheesecake and vegan.  In Judaism, the milk is symbolic of the Torah given to Moses on Mount Sinai nourishing God's people as milk nourishes a baby.  In Christianity, we usually fast on the lead up to Pentecost, eating one small meal each day with some sort of dairy dish.  For instance, macaroni cheese or potatoes with a milky sauce like parsley sauce or pe...

Written by  McDonald, T.    |  Date 10th of April 2021 [you need to set the date] Passover is to remember how the Israelites escaped from the Pharaoh.  The story starts with the ten plagues of Egypt, which are: The sea turning to blood The plague of frogs The plague of lice The plague of flies The plague on the livestock The plague of boils The plague of hail The plague of locusts The plague of darkness The death of the first born After the tenth plague, the pharaoh frees the Israelites, but then changes his mind and chases after them with his army.  Mosses calls on God and the sea parts allowing the Israelites to escape while the Pharaoh and his army are swept away.    Parts of the meal  Chazeret  Is something bitter like lettuce.  Symbolises the bitterness of slavery.    Beitzah Traditionally, a hard boiled egg. Vegans use a vegan chocolate egg instead.  The egg has many meanings  Moaning to remember the templ...