How do you feel about the new BBQ Bourbon pizza from Purezza?
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London Vegan Mixer This Weekend
How about London Vegan Mixer this weekend?
This inclusive and welcoming event is back at Karamel in Wood Green on Saturday 26 July 2025 and it’s shaping up to be a cracker. Entry is free, so the only thing you need to bring is your sparkling personality and perhaps a working knowledge of karaoke classics.
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Vegan Restaurant Chains In The UK
The popularity and visibility of veganism in 2025 is often breathtaking for an old time vegan like me.
As I discussed in a recent post, I’ve been vegan for more than a quarter of a century and the changes I’ve seen around the UK and the planet have been staggering.
And one of the most exciting (and surprising) changes in this time has been the rise of vegan restaurant chains.
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Ep 53 of the Podcast Out Now
We passed the one year anniversary last week so now Josh and I are barrelling on with another year of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) podcast.
In the latest episode we chat about Billie Eilish, Meg Stalter, and false claims of juice cleansing and detoxing.
If you are interested in a podcast that features little to no research, poor use of grammar, and unqualified opinions from middle-aged gay men than you are in luck.
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A Blog Post About Absolutely Nothing
I have absolutely nothing to blog about today.
Not a thing. Nada. Zilch. I sat down in front of my laptop, stared at the screen for a bit, drank a cup of tea, stared at the screen some more, and then admitted the obvious. No inspiration. Not a single crumb of content. But here we are. You’re reading this. I’m typing this. We’re both involved now, so let’s make the best of it.
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Back in My Day… Vegan Days of Old
Nowadays, being a vegan in the UK is easy.
You walk into your local supermarket and it’s all “suitable for vegans” this and “plant-based alternative” that. You can fill your basket with everything from laundry detergent to pasta sauce and spot the little vegan label with ease. Shampoo, toothpaste, bread, bottles of wine. If it exists, chances are there’s a version with a smug little “suitable for vegans” badge right on the front.
But let me tell you something. When I went vegan a quarter of a century ago, none of this existed. Supermarkets weren’t trying to woo us. Most of them didn’t even know (or care) we existed.
How did we cope back in the dark ages?
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One Planet Pizza New Recipes
There are few things in this world that bring humans the same level of joy as a well-made pizza.
That’s why I’m sharing this little celebratory moment for One Planet Pizza. This father and son team has been confidently perfecting vegan pizza since 2016 and now seems as good a time as any to shout about them from the rooftops. Or at least from my blog.
Geekstraveganza Is Back This Weekend
It’s always heartening to see a community event not only survive but thrive over the years.
One such superstar of the grassroots vegan social scene is Geekstraveganza, the regular tabletop gaming meetup for vegans in London. If you’re someone who enjoys a strategy game with a side of vegan snacks, this is very much your vibe.
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Limited Edition Cooler Bag From Vegan Cheese Co.
Tote bags are one of those things that you inexplicably collect and you are not sure how.
Over the past few years I’ve had to undertake a few tote bag declutters in order to stop myself from being completely overrun by branded cotton bags and supermarket bags that are meant to last a lifetime. I’ll be quietly minding my own business and thinking I don’t have many and the next thing I know, I have dozens.
After complaining about too many bags the last thing you might expect me to do is to recommend that you buy another one, but here we are. I’m wholeheartedly endorsing this bag for your consideration.
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Sanctuary Supper Club
Something extremely tasty (and compassionate) is heading your way!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be hosting a brand-new monthly event at the iconic Unity Diner in London, kicking off on Monday 1st September 2025. The event is called Sanctuary Supper Club and it is exactly what it says on the tin. A gorgeous evening of eating incredible vegan food while raising vital funds for the animals living at Surge Sanctuary.
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