Category Archives: Oh Manchester – so much to answer for

Army of Moz

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Online Morrissey fan group Mozarmy is set to stage a charity event at an inner city Manchester nightclub on May 26th, 2013 in order to raise money for the Manchester and Cheshire Dogs’ Home.  There isn’t a person on Earth … Continue reading →

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Vegan comedian on UK tour

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

Here is some exciting news that will brighten your pedestrian start to the week. US Comedian Jamie Kilstein is gracing the UK with his irreverent presence this month during a live stand up tour that will make stops in London, … Continue reading →

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Who the hell is Melanie Sykes?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

You will probably have noticed that I like to start my stories with an anecdote or two. Just a little something to make you sure you made the correct choice by clicking on my link. But I have a problem. … Continue reading →

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I feel the earth move

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

Here I go again. The selfish, fat, gay vegan is going to bad mouth a restaurant that makes vegan food. I don’t know how I live with myself. But seriously… I gotta call it the way I see it, right? … Continue reading →

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Eighth wonder

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Would you enjoy shopping for groceries and dining on wholesome food all in the same place? Of course you would. If I mentioned you could also buy tasty vegan slices, cakes and treats from a deli case in the same … Continue reading →

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Make mine a gin & tonic

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

It is well-documented across this site that I am more than partial to a spot of cake now and again. I am also known to enjoy drinking. For years I have dared to secretly dream of an unusual  combination of … Continue reading →

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Follow that unicorn on the road to love

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Manchester has a lot of things going for it. From the innumerable musical acts that have risen from the streets to its rich industrial history, Manchester is a place like no other in the north of England that keeps me … Continue reading →

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1847 was a very good year

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

You would think gifting the world with Morrissey is enough but no, Manchester just can’t stop giving. This time it isn’t a whip-smart, whimsical lyricist being served up by this generous Northern city but vegetarian and vegan delights in a … Continue reading →

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Over the moor

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Sometimes you have to go the distance for a quality meal. When I lived in Australia, I would travel from Brisbane to the Gold Coast for stunning vegan pizza at Threeworlds Organic Cafe. My Los Angeles vacations don’t seem complete … Continue reading →

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Shoes, shoes and shoes

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

Look good, feel gorgeous in a shopping mall up north. There is a shady looking shopping mall in Leeds called the Merrion Centre. Strolling through the front door you could be forgiven for thinking you had been transported back a … Continue reading →

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