Vegan t-shirts on offer

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A little while back in time I wrote about a Sheffield-based t-shirt and clothing company called Heartcure.

The company was set up by Georgia and Jordan to not only help spread the vegan message via message t-shirts, but to also raise funds for a brand new vegan community and action centre they are opening in Sheffield.

The founders also both work in local vegan businesses in Sheffield so you know they are legit and working hard to support their community.

I have two pieces of news about Heartcure to share with you today, so let’s get busy.

The first thing you need to know is that there is a sale going on over at the Heartcure website. Various discounts have been applied to the range with a lot of tees marked 20% off. You can even get free shipping if you spend over £40 or free worldwide shipping if you spend over £60.

Get shopping on the website!

News part two?

Heartcure will be at the first ever Sheffield Vegan Beer Fest helping out on the merch table. Not only can you grab a fab beer fest t-shirt, but you will also be able to buy Heartcure clothing directly from the founders themselves and of course chat to them about their vegan community centre plans.

Buy some t-shirts. Buy Sheffield Vegan Beer Fest tickets.

You can follow Heartcure on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Vegan pizza in Manchester

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Big news for the vegan and vegan-curious people of Manchester. A 100% vegan pizza and fast food joint has opened today!

Zad’s of Chorlton is boasting a pretty impressive menu that includes a huge range of pizzas, burgers, hot dogs, sides and more. Seriously, this menu is epic.

Check it out below.

What do you think?!

Zad’s threw open their doors today (Friday July 21, 2017) so get along as soon as you can to say hello and support this new plant-based business.

You can click here to see the exact location of Zad’s thanks to Google Maps. The restaurant is open from 4pm until 11pm every day of the week except Monday when it is closed.

Follow Zad’s on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

FGV on the radio

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I was invited to be a guest on a radio show last week and now I’m sharing the online version with you in case you want to listen. You wanna hear me speak, right?!

My friend Tatum hosts a weekly show on Wandsworth Radio in London called The Social Hour with Tatum and she invited me along to discuss a whole big bunch of topics including my beer events, growing up in Australia, being an activist, and my debut book being released next year.

If the embedded player doesn’t work for you below, you can listen online here.

The show runs for an hour but it isn’t just me talking. I also got to pick a few tracks to play so it really is an enjoyable listen.

You can like The Social Hour on Facebook and follow Tatum on Instagram.

Best in the UK gets better

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If you haven’t been there, you will just have to take me at my word when I tell you Make No Bones is one of the best vegan food providers on the planet.

It is definitely in the top 5 for Europe.

I wanted to update you with some of their cuisine from my visit yesterday. I have never eaten anything with them that wasn’t superb. Even their fries are a work of art.

Follow Make No Bones on Instagram and the check out the photos from my visit below. The seitan BBQ ribs are otherworldly.

Extra note: Make No Bones will be serving food at the first ever Sheffield Vegan Beer Fest next week. Click here to buy cheap advance tickets and visit the Facebook event page to RSVP and invite friends.

Vegan café in Hebden Bridge

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You need proof that vegan food and the vegan lifestyle are both sweeping the UK?

Check out this incredibly cute vegan café that has recently opened in the West Yorkshire town of Hebden Bridge. The population of this gorgeous location is around 4,500.


The food menu sounds like a dream come to life.

There are full English breakfasts, main meals, pancakes with syrup, drinks, cakes, and so much more. I need to shift some plans around to make space for a trip to this new vegan business as soon as possible.

Follow Humblest of Pleasures on Instagram and Facebook, then check out the food photos below.

Full english and pancakes with bacon berries and maple syrup 💗😍

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Some of the best vegan food in London

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It has been a long time since I last said hello to them but my visit to the Just Fab double decker food bus on Hackney Road yesterday reminded me why this unique Italian restaurant is serving up some of the best vegan food in the UK.

Laura, Jonas, Josh and I all piled into the bus for some long overdue eating and we didn’t show any restraint. We got one of everything that we damn well wanted and our table was rammed solid with delicious comfort cuisine.

Laura and Jonas were visiting from LA and they couldn’t talk highly enough of the Just Fab menu. That is saying huge things when you consider all the vegan treats they have back home.

Follow Just Fab on Instagram and click here to see their exact location thanks to Google Maps.

Now, the food photos!

Stunning #vegan cheeseburger at @just_fab_vegitalian

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Next level polenta dish at @just_fab_vegitalian on Hackney Road. #vegan

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The panelle at @just_fab_vegitalian are SO TASTY. #vegan

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The lasagne at @just_fab_vegitalian is NEXT LEVEL. #vegan

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Highlights from London Vegan Beer Fest

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I’m a little worn out after a big day, but the sore feet and weary eyes seem completely worth it when I look back over these photo highlights from the 5th annual London Vegan Beer Fest.

Hackney Downs Studios came alive in an explosion of beer, food and a hell of a lot of friendly people.

Thanks to the Studios for hosting the giant event and huge appreciation to our sponsors Follow Your Heart.

One million offerings of thanks to all the wonderful people that worked hard and volunteered their time to make the event a runaway success.

Next stop? Sheffield! Now onto the London photos.

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London Vegan Beer Festival! #lvbf17

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Loving my #lazyboykitchen mac&cheese and my black beeble stout #lvbf17

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Happy weekend frens ❤️ #lvbf17 #beer #morebeer #evenmorebeer

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OMG ❤️ @peanutbutterbakery

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Vegan Beer Fest in our neighborhood! #lvbf17 #veganmexicanfood #hackney @clubmexicana

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#London #vegan #beer fest 2017 #LVBF17

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@peanutbutterbakery vegan donuts galore. #vegan #veganeats #vgang #whatveganseat #donuts #lvbf17

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#Vegan chilli cheese fries from @lazyboykitchen at #lvbf17 #vegang

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My 4th London Vegan Beer Fest and the best so far – thanks @fatgayvegan

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This pint of Detroit Sour City by @twistedbarrelale is outstanding. At London Vegan Beer Fest #lvbf17

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The #vegan fish and chip truck @battered_v are doing a roaring trade at London Vegan Beer Fest #lvbf17

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London Vegan Beer Fest is amazing this year. Look at the @brasscastlebrewery beer hall! #vegan #lvbf17

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Only all the fab people at London Vegan Beer Fest today. @heartofcakelondon #lvbf17 #vegan

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I’m drunk and being taught to pull a pint at London Vegan Beer Fest. #lvbf16 @brasscastlebrewery

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The best thing about London Vegan Beer Fest was the people. Everyone was so lovely and friendly. #lvbf17

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And we’re off!!! #veganbeerfest2017 #fatgayvegan #followyourheart

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FGV being interviewed

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Here is a quick post to let you know that I was just a featured guest on a podcast… and you can listen if you fancy that sort of thing!

Ethical Beast is a podcast out of NYC, but my recent episode was actually recorded in Mexico City a few weeks ago.

Joe got in touch with me when he knew he was going to be in the giant Mexican capital, so it was great fun sitting down for a quick chat with him. He quizzed me on all manner of topics including my new book coming out in January 2018. I had friends coming over for dinner as it was my final night in Mexico before returning to London and you can even hear the intercom buzzer announcing their arrival.

Click here to listen to my episode and be sure to check out some of the older Ethical Beast episodes, too.

Superstar vegan food line up

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I know I get easily excited about vegan food, but I can be forgiven for hyperbole when I have four of the finest vegan food providers in the country under one roof.

Sheffield Vegan Beer Fest is taking place on Saturday July 29, 2017 and it’s not just the drink people should be excited about. This food line up has never happened anywhere on the planet previously.

Attendees will be treated to this special food court:

  • Make No Bones – Sheffield’s very own decedent cuisine experts
  • V REV Vegan Diner – one of the true superstars of the vegan UK food scene visiting from Manchester
  • Sgaia – famous vegan meat company from Glasgow bring hot sandwiches to Sheffield
  • Truffle Pig – Sheffield’s very own truffle and handmade chocolate hero

In addition to this outrageously-fabulous food line up, we will have a packed beer hall plus a karaoke stage for the brave.

Sheffield Vegan Beer Fest is set to be a party like the city has never seen before.

You can RSVP to the Facebook event page and buy cheap advance tickets online.

FGV on the radio

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Super quick post to let you know that I am being interviewed tonight (Thursday July 13, 2017) on local radio here in London.

My friend Tatum hosts a show called The Social Hour and I have been invited to be a guest.

You can listen live online via the Wandsworth Radio website between 9pm and 10pm tonight (UK time), or follow up and listen at a later date via the Social Hour Facebook page.

I think I’ll be talking about London Vegan Beer Fest amongst a few other things. I might even get to play a few songs!

You should also follow Tatum on Instagram for gorgeous vegan food photos.