I got a taste of Brixton delivered to my house a few days ago and it was delicious!
Brixton Brewery sent me a few cans of their Coldharbour Lager and they went straight into the fridge to chill. They didn’t survive too much longer.
Do you like beer? Keep reading.
What do the Brixton Brewery style/taste notes say about this vegan beverage? It’s a lager that is crisp, clean, and floral. It is fresh, vibrant, and alive with flavour. The ABV is 4.4%.
You can order online for UK delivery and get free shipping for orders over £30. You can also buy takeout from the Brixton Brewery Taproom on Station Road, right in the heart of Brixton.
UK online grocery retailer Ocado has launched Oumph! products. It is getting easier and easier to grab meat alternatives in the UK.
The initial launch features two products from the award-winning plant-based brand from Sweden: Pulled Oumph! and Oumph! Kebab Spiced.
“The interest in plant-based food and drink continues to rise as more people explore easy ways to change up their favourite meat-based meals. We’re always looking to provide our customers with new and exciting plant-based alternatives, so we’re delighted that Oumph! offers another delicious choice, while helping us to extend our huge range of vegetarian and vegan products at Ocado”, says Kerry Barker, Buyer at Ocado.
Nick Jacobs, Head of Sales for Oumph! in the UK comments:
“I am delighted that Ocado has agreed to launch our delicious Oumph! products. Sales of plant-based products are booming currently and as Oumph! appeals to vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, meat reducers and meat-eaters alike. I’m confident that Ocado’s loyal customers will add the great taste of Oumph! to their Ocado basket.”
Two Oumph! products are part of the initial launch in Ocado:
• Pulled Oumph! – Oumph! chunks in a flavourful barbecue sauce, delicious in tacos or burgers. SRRP: £3.50 (280 g)
• Oumph! Kebab Spiced – Oumph! strips seasoned with a classic kebab spice mix, just add fresh vegetables and sauces to create your own plant-based kebab. SRRP: £3.50 (280 g)
I’ve been getting a whole bunch of products sent to me by PR people and businesses lately.
Obviously I love getting the free stuff, but I really enjoying sharing news of new vegan products with you all and if they can give me a discount code to share with you, all the better!
Soul Cheeze is a plant-based cheese business based in Cheshire, UK.
I stopped by the vegan market that took place in Sheffield today and made a direct line for the Soul Cheeze stall. I tasted a few and decided to take home the Mustard and garlic/herbs varieties.
Itadaki Zen is a unassuming legend on the London vegan scene.
Not a lot of people know there is a vegan Japanese restaurant just a few minutes walking from Kings Cross Station, but the people who do know are unwavering fans.
Jump on any review site and the comments are almost universally glowing.
You can follow the restaurant on Instagram to stay updated with their food adventures.
But I’m not here today to simply remind you about the legendary vegan restaurant, I’m really here to let you know about a product they are selling that I think you will love.
Itadaki Zen is now selling jars of ramen sauce and you can order for delivery or buy in person!
You can choose from the miso based sauce or the spicy version. I was extremely fortunate to have been sent one of each by the restaurant and I am excited to try.
I adore ramen and I’m happy to have the gruelling broth process taken care of by Itadaki Zen. These sauces look simple to use and are packed solid with tasty ingredients such as ginger, garlic, dates, and sesame oil (plus lots more!).
You can buy these ramen sauces from the Itadaki Zen online shop, or from Natural Natural supermarkets around London.
Aloha 65 is a spirit drink infused with pineapple, lemon, ginger, and scotch bonnet chilies. That sounds equally intense and delicious.
The product is vegan (labeled as vegan on the bottle), is 27% ABV, and can be ordered directly from the company online for UK delivery.
There is free delivery on orders £25 and over. The company has given me a special discount for FGV readers. Use code FGV20 to get 20% off when you shop directly for Aloha 65 online at their shop.
And what about that little bottle in the photo?
Aloha 65 also make a hot sauce and that is vegan, too!
I am super pumped to try the drink. I’m considering investing in an ice crusher just for this purpose.
A few years ago, going vegan meant you had to come to the harsh realisation that you would never get to eat some types of food.
But with inventive food creators hard at work to replicate non-vegan delights into more compassionate versions, us plant eaters in 2020 can enjoy treats we long thought were out of reach.
Macaron is the original cookie sandwich. Traditionally made with egg as a integral ingredient, it was long thought of as a food that would never be recreated successfully for vegan consumers.
People are clever though, so we now have a vegan version of this patisserie favourite that you can order online for UK delivery.
The Adopted Vegan has created a gorgeous product that makes the perfect gift for someone you care about and yes that someone is allowed to be you!
The business sent me a box and I was swept up by the flavours.
Current flavours include:
S’mores
Apricot Passion Fruit
Chocolate caramel
Strawberry
Rocky Road
Red Velvet
Pistachio
Cookie Dough
Chocolate orange
Lemon
Coconut
Chocolate hazelnut
You can head on over to the online shop now and order for UK delivery.
Extra note for today: if you have some spare cash and would like to make a positive contribution to the world, please donate to BRISSC (Brisbane Rape and Incest Survivors Support Centre). BRISSC was established in my home city in 1973 and provides support to women (15+) survivors of sexual violence. Their services include phone support, individual counselling, advocacy, community education, and training. Click here to donate.
Hey (again). Do you love saving money when you buy vegan pick ‘n’ mix?
Yes to both? Keep reading!
Sugar Noms is a fab new UK-based family-owned business on a mission to spread vegan sweets across the land.
They recently sent me some products to try and I was in heaven.
The bag of bonbons lasted about two hours, while the bag o’bubs hang around slightly a little longer. I shared the third packed with friends because even a Fat Gay Vegan has limits.
Sugar Noms has got sweets, chocolates, and fudge in pre-packed or build your own bag options.
Some interesting info about the business:
💚 100% vegan
💙 Letterbox friendly boxes
💜 100% recyclable and eco-packaging
❤️ Nationwide UK postage
💜 Can cater for your wedding and party sweets
💚 Owned & run by vegans – they are vegan for the animals!
And how about those savings?
Order via their online shop and use code FGV10 for a 10% discount with Sugar Noms.
There is a new low waste store in the Holloway area of London.
Guess what, again?
It is called Kilo.
Guess what for the final time?
They sell frozen pies by Young Vegans and frozen vegan chicken meals by Marli’s Kitchen. Yes, you can buy take home frozen vegan food from two of London’s most-celebrated businesses.
