London vegan news, reviews & events
A super quick post to let you know about these three new vegan chocolate bars available at UK retail giant Marks & Spencer.
Have you tried them? Are they any good? Any mention of ethically-sourced ingredients? How is the price point?
BIG thanks to Gill for use of this photo.
There are so many vegan ice cream stories to tell, I’m frankly getting tired of relaying them. My main annoyance being all the news relates to the UK and I’m a long way from that part of the world.
My fab friend Mirel sent me the following photos of what she found in her local Morrisons supermarket this week.
With each box priced at just £2, you might just be able to afford to try them all.
It looks as though a company is making these treats for UK supermarkets to rebrand as their own product. These Morrisons ice creams look very similar to what I reported on from Tesco a short while ago.
Anyway, affordable vegan ice cream for those who want it.
Even though I’m in Mexico City sweltering with near (or just over) 30 degrees Celsius temperatures most days, I’m not going to pretend I don’t know how exciting it is when the weather gets a little warmer in the UK.
I saw on a news website that some parts of the country are even pushing 20 degrees Celsius. I am thrilled for you all as I know the last few months have been a bit rough when it comes to weather.
To help you celebrate, I thought I would share this information.
You can buy a box of five vegan ice lollies from Morrisons for just £1. That is damn good value.
Put on your best bikini, grab four of your best friends and get down to the local common with a box before the sun disappears again.
Click on the image above to visit the listing on the Morrisons website.
Roll up, roll up.
Veganism is spreading (pun clearly intended) and Tesco is the latest large supermarket chain to launch its own versions of vegan margarine.
Check out these two varieties:
Both tubs are listed as suitable for vegans on the Tesco website. Click here and here to see the detailed nutrition information.
Have you tried either of these spreads yet? I would love to hear your feedback.
I adore Pudology desserts so I was happy to hear this news of their continued spread around the UK.
From today (Monday April 25, 2016) Pudology is part of a trial that Waitrose is running in 48 of its stores. The supermarket chain is putting all chilled free from products together in one space for the first time. Shoppers will be able to find their favourite dairy-free delicacies more easily.
Currently, Pudology can be found in six Waitrose stores with two of their products (Banoffee & Chocolate) but this trial means they will be launching the Millionaires Pud flavour into the 48 participating stores (at an awesome 25% off offer!). If the trial is a big success, the concept of a free from chilled section will be rolled out to more stores taking Pudology to even more people.
You can check out the Pudology website here.
My wonderful friend Mirel (click on her name to see the MOST fab vegan baked goods) sent me the following photos of some tasty-looking vegan curries she spotted in her local Asda and I must say, I am super impressed.
Mirel mentioned that these were priced at the ridiculously-inexpensive price of £1.50 each. I can’t believe how cheap they are!
It is lovely to see a matar paneer made with tofu and check out that okra. Gorgeous.
Has anyone tried these? What did you think?
Need some vegan comfort food to get you through the various ups and downs of life?
Here is the answer.
How about that?!
A bag of frozen vegan garlic dough balls ready for your oven will certainly chase the blues away.
Not upset or feeling down? Then celebrate your happy attitude with a bag of dough balls!
Click here to see this product on the Tesco website.
I can’t keep up with all the new vegan ice cream products being launched by UK supermarkets.
Check out the range now available in Tesco stores around the country.
Those fruit splits remind me of my childhood in Australia. I remember being on the beach, trying to eat this exact type of treat before it melted in the extreme heat.
Have you tried any of the dairy free frozen range at Tesco? Are the splits as good as they look?
How many times have you picked up an Eat Natural in the supermarket only to put it back on the shelf when you remembered it had honey in it?
The protein bar people have been teasing us vegans for years with their honey-laden range, but now they have thrown us a bone. A bone in the form of a delicious-sounding vegan bar.
This new bar is crafted from maple syrup, pecans and peanuts, and you can get your compassionate fingers on these newbies at Tesco stores around the UK from this month (March 2016).
The press release for the new bars tells me it “contains 40% more protein than a standard Eat Natural Brazil & Sultana bar. It’s made using naturally protein-loaded nuts and contains no soya. Packed with over 70% nuts and seeds: a mix of Peanuts, indulgent Pecan nuts, Golden linseeds and nutty sunflower seeds all gently drenched with Canadian maple syrup and baked lightly for a mellow, rich taste and crunch. (Vegan, Wheat, Dairy and Gluten free.)”
Sounds tasty! Have you tried one yet?
Love parmesan cheese but hate cruelty? Here is some news you will love.
Good Carma Foods have unleashed their range of vegan parmesan products upon the country and the popularity of the three flavours (original, garlic and chilli) is building at a healthy speed.
In addition to a large number of independent health food retailers, the plant based parmesan can also be found in almost fifty Waitrose stores UK wide.
Get over to the Good Carma website to find out if there is a stockist near you (or shop online!) and be sure to follow the vegan cheese topping brand on Twitter and Facebook.
Have you tried these products? Let me know what you think!