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Vegan fudge alert

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Here is the news that every sweet-obsessed vegan has been waiting to read.

Fudge superstars Scoff are returning to the world for a limited Christmas run and you can get involved by ordering your very own supply.

If you don’t remember Scoff, the independent food company was loved for their delicious and truly mouthwatering fudge sold mainly via a stall in Brixton. Every single piece of sugary delight was flawless.

Owner and fudge creator Jane scaled back the business due to demands of having to move house and care for twin babies (I’m certain the babies are the hard part!), but she is now ready to dive back into fudge production with a limited festive run available for postal delivery.

I cannot stress enough how amazing this fudge is. You MUST buy some.

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The line up of flavours this festive season includes:

  • Classic vanilla fudge
  • Chocolate fudge
  • Cherry brandy fudge
  • Chocolate orange fudge
  • “Baileys” fudge
  • White chocolate and raspberry fudge

You can buy these flavours in mixed 12 and 24 piece boxes, or if you only fancy certain flavours you can buy individual bags of each.

You need to order online by December 16, 2016 and your fudge delivery will arrive before Christmas.

Enjoy! Follow Scoff on Facebook and Twitter.

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Festive vegan cake alert

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I’m not sure there is anyone else doing this kind of next-level festive cake glory in the UK.

Before I show you the photos from Hannah Banana Bakery, I am going to give you a heads up. If you want to order any festive treats for delivery from this award-winning bakery for home delivery, you will need to be fast. They are going to be swamped with orders and you don’t want to miss out.

Now, are you ready for these visuals? I don’t think you are but here we go anyway.

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What can I say that these photos don’t already convey?

The marshmallows and iced jewels (which killed me with beauty BTW) can be delivered to your home/office IF you order quickly. Delivery of these orders get set out on December 19 to ensure they make it before the holidays.

Click here to see all the different flavours of marshmallows (I’m flipping out) and to place your order.

Those big cakes are a bit more complicated to get hold of as apparently they don’t fit through a mail slot. Who woulda thought? You can order the cakes for collection if you are in the Southampton area.

Follow Hannah Banana on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Be sure to ask if you have any questions. I know they get super swamped at this time of year but their life mission is to get delicious vegan treats to as many people as possible.

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Deep fried toffee apple pies

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Oh my.

Super-adored street food specialists Club Mexicana have just posted the champion of all teaser photos on their Instagram account.

Check it out.


Can you even cope with that?

As the post states, Club Mexicana will be serving up these delights at Hawker House this weekend. The street food market takes place very close to Canada Water Underground station on Friday and Saturday night. Click here to see the location on Google Maps.

Eat well this weekend, stay happy and keep doing what you can to improve outcomes for animals without relying on sexist, racist, homophobic or body shaming techniques! xx

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Second location for London legend

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This is grand news.

Cookies & Scream, one of my favourite places in London to grab sweet delights, now has a second location in the capital.

Screamers thank you so much for coming out to our little shop of treats! Y’all have a good night now #hollowayroad #veganbakery #glutenfreebakery

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If you love what they have been doing at their Camden Lock location for several years, you really should get along to the new 100% vegan shop front on Holloway Road in North London.

Expect all the usual glory such as decadent shakes, cookies, ice cream sandwiches and the all-time champion of the universe… the Wookee bar. All gluten free too, if that is what you need.

Click here to see the store location on Google Maps and follow the bakery on Instagram. And tell them FGV loves them when you visit!

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New vegan ice cream by Alpro

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One of the biggest dairy-free brands in the world has just released three flavours of vegan ice cream.

Are we excited?

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This new line of dairy-free desserts is available only in Tesco stores in the UK, although I am struggling to find them. I have been to half a dozen larger outlets and still am unable to locate them.

The tubs retail for £3.50 each.

Good price point but where are they?! Have you found these tubs yet? The chocolate looks like it will be my first flavour but what is your favourite?

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Vegan cake in the country

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Wanna try and stop the vegan food revolution sweeping the UK? I pity the fool!

There is now a vegan cake and coffee shop in the Yorkshire village of Mytholmroyd in Hebden Bridge!

My Kind of Cake is now serving all manner of sweet bakes including cheesecake, Victoria sponge, coffee & walnut plus so many more. It sounds like cake heaven.

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The shop is a 40-minute drive west of Leeds (just past Halifax) so it might feel a little off most radars, but the area is gorgeous and well worth a sightseeing weekend. Keep driving another hour after Hebden Bridge and you’ll find yourself in Manchester, so there is plenty to see and do in that part of the world.

You can visit My Kind of Cake online and like them on Facebook.

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Next level vegan cake

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There is only one place in the UK where you can buy the following cakes this weekend and that is Manchester Vegan Beer Fest.

Check this out.

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I’ll give you a moment to regain composure….

OK.

These stunning cake creations are handcrafted by the talented Vanessa Almeida of Essential Vegan and will be served on both Saturday and Sunday as part of Manchester Vegan Beer Fest.

Vanessa is the exclusive sweet food trader at the event so she is making sure she is bringing her A game.

There will be the luscious brownie with chocolate sauce and strawberry coulis, as well the the gluten free passionfruit cheesecake. Not pictured is the stunning eclair which will also be making an appearance.

Not only will Vanessa be serving up these world class vegan cakes, she will also give happy drinkers pairing suggestions. Yes, buy a beer and a cake that work together to make you even more satisfied!

Manchester Vegan Beer Fest also welcomes V-Revolution and Mother•May•I as they serve savoury food. You can see the full beer list here.

Tickets for the event are just £4 (plus tiny booking fee) in advance or £7 on the door if we have space. Book now. You can RSVP to the Facebook event and invite friends.

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Vegan chocolate factory open day

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How about all your dreams coming true at once?

Chocolate-producing heroes Ethicoco are flinging open the doors to their factory for one day only and it sounds like quite the event.

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Check out what they have to say about their open day taking place on Saturday September 24, 2016:

Hampshire’s only chocolate factory is opening its doors for a limited time, offering you a glimpse into the workings of a successful independent business and one-man (and his daughter) empire.

Alongside exploring the delights of Ethicoco’s one-of-a-kind bean to bar chocolate, the event will also include a delicious vegan BBQ, absolutely free; as well as a cash bar.

Join us to learn more about successfully running your own business, the art of chocolate making, or just to enjoy some excellent food and drink. As an added bonus, the first ten people to arrive on the day will each receive a gift bag of chocolates!

This sounds like a fantastic day out.

What’s not to love? A chocolate factory, a free vegan BBQ and a cash bar!

RSVP to the Facebook event here. Visit the Ethicoco website to find out more info on their range.

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Shake frenzy in Sheffield

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These photos do not need words. Just action.

Get to Burger Lols in Sheffield ASAP for these outrageous shakes.


Yep. Stunning.

Follow Burger Lols on Instagram and get their address on their Facebook page.

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Café in Camden closing

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Well, that didn’t last long.

A short while back, a café named Buttercream Dreams opened in Camden, London following a popular run in Croydon.

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Sadly, this news was posted on the café’s Facebook page a few days ago:

NEWS!
We are closing our Camden shop as of this Sunday due to health concerns.
Our last day will be this Sunday 💜 thank you for all your support and custom!
We hope you can come see us before we leave at this Saturday’s late night cake club or another day this week xxxx

Short but sweet.

Get along this week before Sunday August 28, 2016 if you are interested in getting some vegan food before they shut down.

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