London vegan news, reviews & events
One of my hobbies outside eating all the vegan food in the world is writing music reviews for the wonderful Louder Than War website, owned by notable punk and vegan John Robb.
The latest piece I’ve written for LTW is a review of the brand new album by Prince. I used to think Prince was vegan but I got a bit confused when I read an interview with him where he had yak milk in the fridge. He has spoken of being vegan so who knows what is going on with him.
Anyway, click here to read my review.
Music is a big part of my life and a somewhat pivotal part of this blog. I even have a blog post category called Music get the best of me in order to catalogue all posts with a musical twist.
These posts are usually related to musical artists I have been listening to who just so happen to have a connection to improving outcomes for non-human animals.
This post is going one better.
I want to introduce you to a marvellous collection of songs all about protecting animals. The range of artists is diverse (to say the least) and includes The Smiths, Prince, The Style Council, Dead Prez, X-ray Spex and more. The songs have been compiled by the super talented (and compassionate) DJ Luminous who describes the collections as follows:
All tracks/songs have a ‘vegan’ lyric or sensibility. It took me ages to research and compile and is a real labour of love.
Listen above, click here for the full list of songs and artists included and then click through to this additional compilation by DJ Luminous, this time featuring a collection of songs from artists who have spoken publicly about being vegan.
Go vegan. Stay vegan. Listen to vegan music.
Goody Good Stuff have been cranking out vegan sweets for a while now, so of course I know and love them well. But how about these brand new tubs for Christmas? Pretty sweet, huh?
I saw this fabulous company at the recent VegfestUK show in London Olympia and they were keen for me to try the new 400g tubs of Xmas Trees & Baubles Gummy Sweets and the Sugar Plum varieties. Would be rude for an FGV to turn something like that down.
This isn’t a wordy review as I’m struggling to expand on what you already know. A jumbo tub of vegan gummy sweets is one of the best things ever. Two tubs tips you into freakout mode. So much yum!
Lots of love to the GGS team for being at the forefront of the vegan gummy sweet revolution.
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I host a few big parties each year and my Day of the Dead extravaganza is certainly one of my favourites. Lots of candy, a vegan feast and a chance to wear one of my Mexican wrestling masks all night… what’s not to adore?
Get ready to party your socks off as Day of the Dead takes over London on November 2nd, 2014 from 3pm. For the third year in a row, I am asking you to celebrate with me as I show you why I love this festival so deeply.
This year’s party is set to be the biggest and best yet as I team up with brand new vegan venue Kabaret of Wood Green. This huge venue allows our party to explode in size and what we have lined up for entertainment is sure to thrill.
Need some reasons why you should book a ticket?
This is going to be a party to be remembered. I am thrilled to be helping vegan London take part in a celebration that has roots all over the world.
Below is the buffet menu.
Tickets are available for £25 (plus booking fee) and are non-refundable, although you are welcome to sell on or gift to a friend in the instance you can’t attend. This price is only for pre-purchased tickets and the cost will rise on the door if we have space.
The party is all ages and a specially-priced ticket for children under the age of 18 costs £18 plus booking fee. All attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone wanting to buy and consume alcohol will be required to prove they are of legal drinking age.
Ticket price includes vegan buffet and activities, but not drinks. You will be required to pay for your own drinks at the bar. The bar takes card payments.
I am proud to announce a collaborative event between Fat Gay Vegan (that’s me) and the exquisite Le Pain Quotidien.
The age old traditions of eating well and enjoying life have been at the heart of Le Pain Quotidien since the start of their business. As my readers and event attendees know well, this outlook on life is one I wholeheartedly share. Anything non-vegans can have, vegans can have just as good if not better.
In a celebration of our shared love of quality ingredients and good eating, FGV and LPQ bring you a hands on baking event on Thursday October 23rd, 2014 from 6pm called The Art of Vegan Baking.
This exclusive food crafting session is limited to only 12 spaces and is set to be more than a regular baking class.
Guests will be welcomed by Fat Gay Vegan to the gorgeous LPQ Borough, just a few minutes walk from London Bridge Underground station. The entry price of £27 includes:
Manchester is rapidly carving out a reputation for being a particularly special place for vegan food and the photo that crash landed in my inbox today is further proof.
Tucked away in the once derelict (and now slightly less derelict) barrio of Manchester known as the Northern Quarter, a non-vegan canteen and bar called Soup Kitchen is serving up one of the most impressive vegan meals I have heard of in the UK.
As if I wasn’t losing my mind enough over these things, I got word that more of the best vegan candy in the world is heading to the UK.
My mate Joe in Berlin sent the following photo and I am beside my chubby self with excitement.
You will notice these goodies are made by the producers of the aforementioned No No’s which you can buy currently via Vegan Tuck Box.
Rudy in Vx has let me know he will be stocking all three products very shortly, so keep pestering him on Twitter to find out when they land in London.
Anyone else as excited as me?
Big vegan food announcements don’t come along often enough for my liking and when they do, they rarely have anything to do with one of my events.
Here is some glorious news, London. I am giggling with excitement.
Calm down with your Vego bars. I’ve got No No’s.
Time for one of my bolder-than-fudge proclamations. Are you ready? No No’s are the best vegan candy product in the world.
But what are they?
Here is your chance to make a difference for a vegan or vegan-friendly company.
There is this thing going on at the moment called the Urban Food Awards. It is an initiative to bring attention and recognition to small business traders making a go of a food business in London.
What is interesting for all of us reading this is the inclusion of some wonderful vegan and vegan-friendly enterprises in this year’s nominations. Check them out.