Vegan spirit drink with pineapple!

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I get quite a few gifts from PR people over here at FGV headquarters, but a particular item this week really got me excited.

Check out this fabulous drink called Aloha 65.

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.

Follow Aloha 65 on Instagram.

Order vegan macaron online

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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.

Like macaron!

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.

Follow The Adopted Vegan on Instagram.

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.

Vegan pick ‘n’ mix in the UK

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Hey. Do you love vegan pick ‘n’ mix?

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.

Follow Sugar Noms on Instagram.

Eco friendly shop in London

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Guess what?

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.

The store is not vegan (boo) but they do have a WHOLE BUNCH of vegan suitable lines (yay).

You can pop in for bulk buy pantry items, fruit, vegetables, and even pasta… and don’t forget the vegan pies and chicken!

Follow Kilo on Instagram and check out their website.

Check out the exact location of Kilo thanks to Google Maps.

Kebabs at Arancini Brothers

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It’s no secret that I adore the food of Arancini Brothers.

The vegan food chain in London are one of the best places to get consistently great (and tasty!) food around the UK capital.

Their arancini-based burgers are exquisite and they serve up what are probably my favourite fries in the country, so I am intrigued by the latest addition to the Arancini Brothers menu.

Say hello to skewer kebabs!

The kebabs are available at the Kentish Town, Dalston, and Maltby Street locations with delivery of the new items on the apps from next week.

Choose from two flavours: Lemon Herb Chick’n or Spicy Chick’n.

Both are served with paprika fries, fresh cut salad, risotto balls, eggplant sauce, and the special Arancini Brothers mayo. A plate with two skewers is priced at £7.95 while three skewers will set you back £9.45.

Yay for kebabs!

Follow Arancini Brothers on Instagram.

Mouse’s Favourite now via Abel & Cole

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You all know about legendary vegan cheese brand Mouse’s Favourite, right?

Mouse’s Favourite was founded in West London about four or five years ago and since then they have gone on to win over many hearts and tastebuds. I’ve even had the pleasure of working with the brand at some of my markets.

Their cheeses would always be the first thing shoppers headed for at their market appearances, especially their plant-based take on camembert.

In BIG news for the independent brand, Mouse’s Favourite has just secured a listing with online retailer Abel & Cole.

The cheese’s from Mouse’s Favourite really are top quality. True artisan creations.

And it’s just not vegan cheese coming out of their kitchen either. Mouse’s Favourite has a vegan butter block, also available via Able & Cole.

Head on over to the Abel & Cole website now to check out their Mouse’s Favourite selection and of course all the fresh fruit and vegetables that you can order via a weekly box delivery.

Be sure to follow Mouse’s Favourite on Instagram.

Extra note: the product photos were taken by Abel & Cole.

Aquafaba cooking class online

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Nobody loves hosting an online cook-along quite like Made in Hackney so you know their upcoming Cooking with Aquafaba class is going to be informative AND fun.

Taking place virtually on Saturday 19th September, 2020 between 11:00am and 1:30pm, Cooking with Aquafaba is set to be a masterclass all about the food ingredient that has had plant-based chefs buzzing for the past few years.


The suggested donation for this online class is £20 but any donation amounts accepted. All funds raised go towards the Made in Hackney community meal service providing free nutritious, tasty meals to households who need them during these challenging times.

The class will take place via Zoom with details to be provided via email (usually the day before the class).

Need more info about the event?

Join raw plant based chef, Bruna Oliveria, to learn all the tips and tricks for using aquafaba as an amazingly versatile vegan egg replacer.

The class will include:

  • How to make a tasty fluffy vegan omelette
  • Make a light airy vegan chocolate mousse using only natural sweeteners
  • A chance to ask Bruna questions
  • Recipe handout with a bonus recipe for making egg-free meringues
  • For ingredients and equipment needed see below

About Bruna

Bruna Oliveira is a raw chef and the founder of London Nut Cheese Co. She studied Naturopathy and Naturopathic Nutrition at CNM London in order to pursue her passion for healthy and natural living. Bruna loves creating delicious recipes with the aim of inspiring people to transform their lives through making positive changes in their diet.

Click here for more information and to book your ticket now!

What The Pitta go south of the river!

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Have you ever been hanging out in the Battersea region of London and thought, “Gee, I’d love some What The Pitta food right about now”?

Well, guess what?

What The Pitta has a delivery kitchen that has just opened in Battersea!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDW0CwiJcie/

Opened from Saturday August 1, 2020, the Battersea kitchen from the winner of the Kebab Awards 2020 for Best London Takeaway will be open Monday-Thursday 5pm-10pm and Fri-Sun 12pm-10pm.

The Battersea kitchen from What The Pitta will be delivering exclusively via Deliveroo and the map below shows the delivery radius.

As you can see, large parts of Brixton, Kennington, Vauxhall, Balham, Wandsworth, and Clapham are serviced by the new Battersea kitchen.

Extra note: What The Pitta will be opening in Manchester in January!

Follow What The Pitta on Instagram.

New vegan donut shop in Wales

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This is a super quick post to tell you about something exciting that was brought to my attention yesterday.

How about a vegan donut shop in Bangor, Wales?

CocoVanille sounds like heaven on Earth.

Get along to this brand new eatery on the High Street for delicious milkshakes, ice cream, smoothies, and donuts.

And please do not forget their local, freshly ground coffee if you are a caffeine fan.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDUDw9Ylk1n/

You can follow CocoVanille on Facebook or Instagram and see their exact location thanks to Google Maps.

New vegan fast food in Sheffield

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Vegans ready to get Saucy in the UK.

Sheffield vegans and the vegan-curious alike are set to enjoy a true taste revolution as plant-based Saucy launches with gourmet fast food delivery in the South Yorkshire city.

Launching on July 31, 2020 Saucy is the new project from the founders of legendary vegan eatery, Make No Bones, and I’m super happy to be working with them to help with promotion.

Saucy co-founder Dave Shaw said of this new fast food concept:

“My dream has always been to feed delicious vegan comfort food to as many people as I can. While our team is busy working hard behind the scenes to get Make No Bones back up and running and serving our loyal customers again, we also wanted to bring another plan to life.

We designed the Saucy menu to appeal directly to the taste buds of decadent burger lovers and people who, just like me, can’t resist a hefty portion of crispy fries.”

Specialty menu items set to impress include the Katsu Burger featuring a fried chicken-style fillet housed in a fresh bun with sesame-infused slaw and Japanese curry sauce.

Freshly cooked fries are available in two sizes, as is the irresistible Japanese-inspired slaw when ordered as a side.

A selection of beef-style burgers sit alongside the line-up of chicken-style burgers, while fans of gourmet dipping sauces will be thrilled to see a wide range of in house sauces available to order separately to take their fries experience to another level.

Saucy is currently serving delivery only via local food app Mealbase, with more options for takeaway and delivery coming soon.

Follow Saucy on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.