Can FGV survive in Brisbane, Australia?

Coming home can be surprisingly complicated.

As I write this, I am in Brisbane, Australia, visiting friends and family in the city where I spent my childhood and early adult years. In a few days I will fly back to the UK, but later this year I will be making the move back to Brisbane on a much more permanent basis.

It is fair to say this visit has stirred up a lot of emotions.

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FGV and husband on the beach in Brisbane winter (still shorts weather!)

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Vegan Mint Chocolate Fudge

If there is one thing I love about independent vegan businesses, it is when they refuse to stand still. Constantly creating, experimenting, and dreaming up new treats is exactly what keeps people coming back, and Sheffield’s Trupig Vegan has turned that into an art form.

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Vegan Multi-Course Supper Club in Hackney

If you are looking for an exceptional vegan dining experience in London this summer, Black Cat Cafe in Hackney has something special lined up.

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Grow Your Own Mushrooms Kit

One of my favourite things about the vegan movement is seeing people come up with creative ways to support animals while helping more people discover delicious plant-based food.

For example, these incredible kits for growing your own lion’s mane mushrooms!

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Lion’s Mane Grow Kit

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The Hogless Roast at London Vegan Beer Fest

What do you know about legendary vegan food business, The Hogless Roast?

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Vegan Food with British Airways

If you need a clear example of exactly how far attitudes towards vegan food have shifted over the past few years, you only have to look at in flight food served by airlines.

It used to be unheard of to be served even a small snack that was plant-based, but here we are in 2026 with full vegan meals up for grabs!

Check out my meal service from the British Airways flight I took this week from London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda.

BA plane in action

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Tribute Band Lineup at London Vegan Beer Fest

I’ve been working overtime on the return of London Vegan Beer Fest, taking place at Mile End Stadium on September 19th, 2026.

It’s all super exciting but one element of the day has me particularly excited.

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Vegan Snacks on a Plane

I’m getting ready to take a couple of VERY long flights this week and, as a vegan of many years, I understand that my emergency snack game has to be on point.

Take a look below at everything packed in my carry on bag.

Fizzy Fish Jellies

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Best Vegan Food In London Now Near Liverpool Street

Many, many years ago I wrote a blog post about CookDaily being the best food in London.

A decade on from that and guess what? Head chef King is still serving the finest vegan food in the capital but now in a different location.

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King CookDaily in Boxhall

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Vegan Afternoon Tea at Animal Sanctuary

Two of my favourite things are coming together at Footprints Animal Sanctuary in June 2026.

Raising money for animals AND vegan afternoon tea!

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