Thanks to Ireland's TV3 Channel for broadcasting this vegetarian/vegan feature in December 2009.

It comes from the Happy Pear vegetarian restaurant in Wicklow and gives some ideas for Christmas meals.

www.tv3.ie
www.thehappypear.ie

Check out your health food store or supermarket for vegan ingredients for these recipes - e.g. sunflower or soya spread to spread on the crackers and cheese (e.g. Tofutti) to place on the crackers and in the pastries. Instead of honey, try vegan alternatives maple syrup or agave nectar. (less info)