Haus of FGV

Introducing the FGV Burger

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News you can eat.

As you have probably heard, Arancini Brothers Old Street location is turning 100% vegan for January 2018.

The entire menu is becoming plant-based for Veganuary (and hopefully longer) and to celebrate, they have added a burger they are calling the FGV Burger.

Check it out.

The FGV Burger features the famous mushroom zucchini risotto patty inside an organic bap plus double cheese, pickles, crispy onion, ketchup and mustard.

I’m absolutely drooling.

This is the burger of my dreams and I’m thrilled to see my name on their new vegan menu.

You can get your hands on the FGV Burger at Arancini Brothers Old Street location all month long. See the full vegan menu online here.

The soft launch for Old Street turning vegan is January 2, 2018 with the grand vegan re-opening in conjunction with my book launch is Thursday January 4. I’ll be there on January 4, so please say hello.

Hope to see you in store where you can grab an FGV Burger and an FGV book!

If you would like to buy the book but cannot make it to this celebration, you can buy a copy online here.

Best nine of Instagram 2017

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As I do at the end of each year, I like to share the most popular photos from my Instagram account from across the previous twelve months.

As you can see from the list below, Wagamama made the list three times and bizarrely the same dish made up two of those posts! If you work at Wagamama and you make a lot of money, I won’t say no to a monetary showing of appreciation. I didn’t post those pics for my own financial return, but holy shit did you people get some incredible PR from me this year.

Some of the entries are surprising (that popcorn chicken in at number 3 and those tiffin bites appearing AT ALL?!) and it is extremely telling that eight of the nine photos feature products from huge, non-vegan multinational companies.

If you need proof of how mainstream and commodified veganism and plant-based eating has become, this list might just come in handy.

Enjoy reliving these most-liked moments from 2017 and if you don’t already, follow me over on Instagram for new adventures in non-animal living in 2018.

Here we go, starting with number nine and counting down to the most popular:

Number 9.

Number 8.

Number 7.

Number 6.

Number 5.

Number 4.

Number 3.

Number 2.

Number 1. The most-liked photo of 2017 on the FGV Instagram account

And finally, here are the top nine in a handy grid for a recap if you need it.

See you all next year!

Another FGV book reading

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Here is book reading number 3 from my VERY SOON to be released book, Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t  (you can see readings number 1 and 2 online as well).

You can order your very own copy of my book online here.

Stay tuned for more readings and book launch events such as the official launch at the Arancini Brothers vegan reopening celebration on January 4, 2018.

FGV reading part two

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With the release of my first ever book just days away, I am celebrating by sharing some short excerpt videos.

In this video, I briefly read from the Ethical Vegan chapter of the book and discuss the use of non-inclusive language by mainstream vegan activists.

You can click here to buy the book online. If you are in London on January 4, 2018, click here to discover how you can join me at my official launch day celebration.

You can also see my first video reading here.

An FGV reading

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My new book is almost out in the world and I’m getting excited!

Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t is the culmination of a lot of work and dedication, so I’m keen to see what kind of reaction it gets after it is published on January 4, 2018.

To celebrate the impending release, I’ve decided to share a series of readings from the book.

The first one is below.

You can click here or on the image below to pre-order your own copy.

FGV on a podcast

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I was absolutely delighted to be invited to be a guest on The Chick Peeps podcast.

I had a fabulous time talking with Evy and Robbie.

Listen here and please share far and wide. It’s a really great listen!

Be sure to follow The Chick Peeps on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Besos de Oro legal news

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UPDATE – THIS DEBT WAS PAID THIS MORNING (19th December, 2017) IN FULL

I have been asked a lot about my time working with Besos Food & Drinks, the UK company selling the drink Besos de Oro, so I would like to take this opportunity to clarify the situation.

I worked with this company for three months during 2016 and was never paid for the work I carried out.

When I first raised my concerns of the non-payment, Peter Smith of Besos Food & Drink communicated with me that he was more than happy with the work I did for his company and that he was sorry for late payment.

Even though he told me he would pay and admitted via email that he owed me £1500, he never attempted to make payment and that was the last I heard from him until I saw him in court.

I took my case to Small Claims Court and stuck with the process for over a year.

Last month at a hearing in London, the judge unequivocally found in my favour and ordered Peter Smith and Besos Food & Drink to pay me all money owed plus interest and court fees.

The amount now owing is £1800.

The court order generated from this decision carried a due date of December 15, 2017.

Peter Smith and Besos Food & Drinks failed to make the court order payment by this date.

Even though it will cost me more money in court filing fees, I will now take the next step of seeking money owed by implementing bailiffs who will enforce payment of outstanding monies owed.

All of this information is public knowledge and transcripts of the court proceedings can be sourced.

UPDATE – THIS DEBT WAS PAID THIS MORNING (19th December, 2017) IN FULL

3 course dinner and a book

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Of course there are a bunch of events scheduled to celebrate the release of my first-ever book once it is published in January, but you can help me celebrate early at a fabulous 3-course food event in Brixton on December 12.

I’ve teamed up with the gorgeous Cafe Van Gogh for a special pre-launch party. Diners will be treated to a scrumptious 3-course meal and will go home with an early release copy of Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t.

Tickets are selling swiftly for £30 each, so click here to book your spot.

But what of the menu?

You get a choice of starter, main and dessert from the following menu:

Starter

  • Black bean and coffee soup
  • Rosemary polenta with mushroom ragu

Main

  • Open burrito with dark chocolate and jackfruit mole, served with caramelised pineapple, cerviche slaw, roasted garlic rice, tortilla chips
  • Sticky BBQ IPA seitan ribs, on mash with roasted kale and squash
  • Nut roast Wellington, with kale pesto, butternut squash hummus, pan fried veggies, mash, braised red cabbage and mushroom gravy

Dessert

  • Sticky toffee pudding, hot toffee sauce and Hemp and Williams ice cream
  • Autumn fruit crumble, with Hemp and Williams ice cream
  • Warm Oreo sundae with Hemp and Williams ice cream

Book your spot now!

Vegan pop up in Brixton

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In case you’ve missed the almost-reportable levels of spam I’ve been sending out to the universe, I’m here to tell you that I have a book being published in January via Nourish Books.

I’m also here to tell you that you can help me celebrate this book achievement AND eat some delicious food at an exclusive pre-launch supper being hosted by Café Van Gogh on December 12, 2017.

Tickets for the event are £30 plus booking fee and for that price you will enjoy a gorgeous 3-course meal and take home an advance copy of my book Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t.

Click here to book your ticket. The dinner will run from 7pm until 10pm.

I’m thrilled to be able to support this eatery in the important work they do in assisting vulnerable and marginalised community members when it comes to finding meaningful, rewarding and enriching catering employment.

Join me for a wonderful meal and let’s support this crucial café and follow Café Van Gogh on Instagram.

If you cannot attend the meal but would still like a copy of my book, you can pre-order your copy online.

Order the FGV boot

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As you probably already know, I have a vegan boot.

Yes, a Fat Gay Vegan boot is in the world and it is fabulous.

I tried a pair on today and I’m totally in love. Check it out.

The boots are made in collaboration with brand new ethical apparel company Workers Playtime and we have a very limited run that can be ordered right now.

The size run starts at European 36 (UK 3) and goes up to European 46 (UK 12). The upper is patent microfibre, the sole stitching feature is pink, the lining is a pink fleece, and you even get a pair of pink laces.

This really is the boot of my dreams. Use your festive gift receiving excuses to get yourself a pair!

Order online now and your new pair of FGV boots will be sent directly to you straight away.

You can see close up shots of the boot and order your pair online here.