Garden shears instead of steak knives: Veganuary awakens the green thumb




Gardena reveals the perfect scissors for herbal enjoyment and harvesting fresh herbs.




Linz (OTS) – “Veganuário” is a campaign that encourages people to try a vegan lifestyle in January. The word itself is made up of the terms “vegan” and “January”. The idea behind the campaign is to encourage people to follow a purely plant-based diet in January in order to experience the benefits of a vegan lifestyle and reflect on its impact on the environment and animals.

Magic of herbs for the palate: More flavor with fresh aromas

“Veganuary” has now become a global movement in which people from different countries participate every year. Herbs play a crucial role in vegan cooking because they not only give dishes a rich flavor, but they also bring diversity and variety to meatless cooking.

“Even in January, hardy herbs like parsley, chives, rosemary, thyme and mint or even watercress can thrive if placed in pots near a sunny window. With a little care, they can also be used in winter dishes all year round. picked from the windowsill”, says Eva Weigl, marketing manager at Gardena in Austria. Or think of a simple watercress bread: the combination of the rich heat of the bread and the fresh, slightly spicy watercress creates a taste experience that surpasses all expectations and delights the senses. Watercress not only provides a wonderfully balanced spicy note, but also an aromatic freshness that makes the taste buds dance. The harmonious combination of textures and flavor nuances makes each piece a feast for the palate. Bread with watercress is not only a culinary delight, but also a visual feast.

Sharp scissors, fresh harvest: the perfect companions for the vegan kitchen

In this context, Gardena presents the new range of high-quality MicroCutting scissors, specially developed for harvesting herbs and which also received the Red Dot Design Award. The new scissors are optimized for their different tasks and thus allow precise and gentle harvesting of herbs, preserving their aromas and protecting the herbs. The leaves and stems must always be carefully harvested or cut with a tool so that the plant can regenerate.

The new scissors also offer numerous practical functions: GripCut for example, it is equipped with a clamp and, thanks to the integrated holding function, it allows you to cut and hold the watercress at the same time with just one hand. It's never been easier to top the tasty bread described above with fresh watercress. As Herb cutting Woody herbs such as rosemary can not only be safely cut, but also stripped of their leaves by simply pulling the stems through the differently sized holes between the two handles. Rosemary potatoes are not just a side dish, but a star in every dish. The simplicity of potatoes becomes a culinary delicacy in the oven with the aromatic embrace of rosemary. Tender slices, soaked in olive oil and seasoned with fresh rosemary, the potatoes reveal their tempting magic in the oven. Rosemary not only adds a touch of Mediterranean freshness, but also a wonderful aroma that appeals to the senses.

“Our high-quality scissors are not only precise tools for harvesting herbs, but also a commitment to conscious and tasty eating. At a time when the importance of plant diversity becomes increasingly important, our scissors offer a perfect solution for everyone, who wants to experience the fresh aromas of herbs in their vegan kitchen. Quality, precision and pleasure come together – an enriching experience in the world of vegan nutrition”, says Eva Weigl.

Questions and contact:

Husqvarna Austria GmbH, Industriezeile 36, 4020 Linz
Eva Weigl ([email protected])
Eva Fesel ([email protected])