Essential Vegan is the brainchild of my friend Vanessa Almeida and is home to some of the most delicious recipes on the Internet, which are also some of the simplest to recreate.
Because Vanessa is a perfectionist and believes things can always be better, she has gone and updated her already wonderful website to make it even easier to navigate.
Click here to visit the brand new Essential Vegan website for a stunning range of vegan recipes including the only recipe I have used more than ten times in recent years, Vanessa’s homemade seitan.
Vanessa also blogs about vegan products she has tried and you can find info on where to buy her delicious cakes in person.
When you put a lot of time and effort into something, it’s nice to get some recognition. It makes you feel warm and fuzzy, right?
I have been plugging away at this blog and its associated activities for two and a half years. How time flies when you are guilt-tripping yourself into meeting self-imposed publication dates. Seriously though, I feel I have been consistent in sharing my thoughts on vegan food, products and events throughout the UK and the world. I’m proud of this little corner of the Internet.
My first FGV blog entry… EVER!
It would seem the pride I have in my own abilities isn’t completely unfounded as my blog has been nominated for an award.
VegfestUK is a series of huge vegan festivals that take place in Brighton, Bristol (happening this weekend May 24-26, 2013) and London. Running for ten years, the events are a celebration of all things plant-based and are hugely popular outings for vegans and non-vegans alike.
To celebrate their tenth year, VegfestUK organisers want to recognise vegan businesses, personalities and products with their own award show. Thankfully, they have included a vegan blog category meaning I was able to sneak in with a nomination.
Please visit the voting page and pop a little tick next to my name (if you feel I deserve it). If you do vote for my blog, please let me know in the comments section below. I would like to include you in my acceptance speech at the award ceremony taking place in London this October.*
Burger by Essential Vegan
