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A short while ago I wrote about the fab vegan chicken wrap you can purchase from central London health food store, Alara.

Remember?

I popped back into the shop a few days ago to grab one of these delectable creations only to find they had sold out. FGV tears!

No problem, though.

Instead of devouring the wrap, I marched over to the ‘serve yourself’ food counter and piled a container high with freshly-cooked dishes including roast potatoes, lentil curry, brown rice, falafel, mixed vegetables and a huge, cabbage-filled spring roll. Everything was tasty and the vegan stuff was clearly marked and abundant.

It’s a pay-by-weight kinda place, so I think I ended up spending about £7 on this particular lunch.

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Alara, 58-60 Marchmont Street (nearest tube: Russell Square)

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Juice Baby Chelsea

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You wanna see something that I absolutely adored eating? I don’t mean it was just OK or it was kind of alright, I mean this thing was fabulous and I want to eat it all the time.

Want to see?

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Cottage pie

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Remember when I wrote about a tasty vegan burger served in a pub by the river?

Well, that isn’t the only vegan dish they do.

Check out my vegan cottage pie served with cooked cabbage and a side order of chips. I love The Old Ship W6 in Hammersmith.

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So tasty

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I scuttled down to Chelsea today to ensure I got my hands on some of Sara’s vegan pizza. Her Pomodoro E Basilico business was serving up as part of the Startisans indoor food market.

Watch the video below to check out the line up of deliciousness!

Which one would you have gone for?

Of course I didn’t settle for just one slice, ending up with the Napoli and the Cisa.

Follow Sara on Instagram to find out where she will be serving next.

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Pizza in Chelsea

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You all know my pal Sara of Pomodoro E Basilico, right?

Sara has created a huge following thanks to her gorgeous supper clubs and handcrafted cuisine such as pizza, pasta, cream filled donuts and tiramisu.

If you’ve never had the pleasure of sampling Sara’s food, you will want to get yourself to Chelsea this Wednesday (April 22, 2015) for the Startisans Indoor Market in Duke of York Square (nearest Underground is Sloane Square). Sara will be hosting her first ever market stall and from the look of the photos she sent me, you won’t want to be anywhere else.

The market runs from 10am until 4pm and the Pomodoro E Basilico stall will feature pizza slices containing Sara’s homemade versions of chorizo, Mortadella ham, Stracchino cream cheese, mozzarella and ricotta. 100% vegan pizza by the slice!

Now for the photos. Don’t freak out.

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Club Mexicana

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I adore getting emails from vegan businesses when they are contacting me with positive news.

Check out what Club Mexicana founder, Meriel, had to say to me today.

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Runaway success

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The first ever Rock ‘n’ Roll Vegan Brunch was a rollicking runaway success yesterday.

Music was played. Beer was guzzled. Food was devoured.

A million thanks to Dave and the team at Vegbar for helping me bring this wonderful event to life. Chef Christian deserves a standing ovation for his mouthwatering soul food plate. Several guests declared it the best brunch they have ever eaten in London.

Check out this pic my buddy Jhenn posted on Instagram.
The biscuits and gravy were a smash hit. Every single attendee raved about them.

Much love and appreciation to Clarkshaws for coming along to set up a beer sampling station, especially as they have a big party to plan for in the near future. Their vegan beers were adored by everyone who got a chance to try them and I’m happy they are now permanently available at Vegbar.

What a wonderful event.

If you missed out this weekend, don’t stress. Rock ‘n’ Roll Vegan Brunch is now a full time concern for hungry Londoners. It takes place every single Saturday between 10am and 3pm.

Come along!

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Vegan chicken sandwich

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As a vegan in love with sandwiches, I do get a bit tired of my main option being hummus or some variation of hummus.

Thankfully, Alara Health Store is on the scene to liven up my Central London sandwich experience. Check it out!

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Even though this wrap has just five components, it is tasty and an absolute breath of fresh air on the sandwich landscape. More like this please, food-to-go producers.

My days of soggy carrot and hummus sandwiches are hopefully behind me!

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Something vegan for the weekend

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Stuck for something vegan to do this weekend?

Not anymore!

Saturday April 18, 2015

Rock ‘n’ Roll Vegan Brunch – drop-in between 10am and 3pm for soul food, cocktails and a DJ spinning tunes at Vegbar on Tulse Hill, Brixton.

London Animal Charities Fair – this legendary event has been resurrected at The Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, London, EC2A 3EA. Runs 10:30am – 4:00pm to raise funds for crucial animal protection work.

The Vegan Grindhouse – the much-loved Vegan Grindhouse is having a pop up in London! Click here to discover where you can find them in Shoreditch on Saturday night as part of Urban Food Fest Street Night Market. 5pm until midnight!

Sunday April 19, 2015

The Friendliest Flour – head along to Brick Lane for baked goods from London’s newest vegan baker. 10am – 6pm.

Got any other vegan weekend tips for readers? Leave them in the comments section below!

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New vegan baker

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What do you need, London? Of course you all answered in unison: more vegan cake options!

If you get down to Brick Lane most Sundays you can make friends with Randi and her impressive vegan food stand called The Friendliest Flour.

237061The range on offer at the market includes (get ready for a long list):

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