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maltatoday SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER 2017 THIS WEEK 35 Vegan cinnamon and ginger cookies Ingredients • 1 flax egg (3 tbsp ground flax- seed + 1 tbsp water) • 3 cups plain flour • 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda • 3 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp ground ginger • 1 tsp nutmeg • ½ tsp ground cloves • Pinch of black pepper • ½ tsp salt • ¾ cup soy butter • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar • 1/3 cup maple syrup Method 1. Make the flax egg by mixing the ground flaxseed and water and leave to sit for 10 mins. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, pepper and salt. 3. In a stand mixer, cream the butter and the sugar. 4. Add the flax egg, apple cider vinegar and maple syrup and mix until combined, scraping down the sides to make sure eve- rything gets mixed in well. 5. Place the cookie dough in the middle of a large piece of cling film and roll into a sau- sage shape, sealing at both ends. 6. Place in the fridge for 1 hour (or in the freezer for 10 mins). 7. Remove the clingfilm and cut the dough into 1 cm thick rounds. 8. Place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and sprinkle a little more sugar over the top. 9. Bake for 15 mins until set. 10. Allow to cool on a wire rack before transfer- ring to an air-tight tin. Christmas goodies are laden with butter, cream and other ingredients off limits to vegans. These cookies contain all the flavours of Christmas whilst staying completely plant-based. The careful selection practiced in the production of Luce gives Lamberto Frescobaldi, enologist for Luce della Vite, the opportunity to take advantage of part of the harvest of Sangiovese and Merlot for the production of Lucente. Bouquet: A strikingly luminous purple-red greets the eye, with shimmering ruby highlights. The nose is just as impressive, presenting a broad range of elegant aromatic impressions. Smooth, ripe scents of dried plum and blackberry preserves are easily noted, along with more pungent roasted espresso bean and baker?s chocolate, and subtle notes of green pepper. Palate: The palate is notable for its warmth and roundness, displaying smooth, glossy tannins, and a well- balanced acidity offers delicious support to a sturdy, firm structure. Intriguing notes of salty mineral on the finish conclude this finely-balanced, harmonious wine. Food Affinities: Grilled lamb chops, beef stews, and medium-aged cheeses. Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, Birkirkara T: 2144 4400 Lucente- Tuscan, ITALY