Hackney

Vegan Quarantine: Day 82

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Welcome to Vegan Quarantine: Day 82. This daily video series is my way of keeping spirits high within the vegan community while also supporting independent business, charities, and musicians.

Links for everything discussed can be found below.

You can support these daily videos by donating to my PayPal:
https://paypal.me/pools/c/8oikSipsfP

You can become a FGV Patreon supporter here:
https://www.patreon.com/FatGayVegan

Pied à Terre Restaurant, is a Michelin star restaurant in Charlotte Street, London. They are selling gourmet vegan ready meal boxes. Three course meal for two. Order online for London delivery:
https://pied-gifting.co.uk/vegan-specials/

Vegan Shop-Up is hosting a special collection only version of their market next week in Brooklyn. Order online:
https://form.jotform.com/201568391979976

Report Nigel Farage on Twitter for being a bigot and inciter of hate:
https://twitter.com/Nigel_Farage/status/1269705670670114816

Donate money to Akwaaba migrant support centre in Hackney:
https://akwaaba.org.uk/about/

Order a golden hamper box for UK delivery from Lazy Day Foods Ltd:
https://www.lazydayfoods.com/…/luxury-hamper-selection-cont…

Recipe of the day. Vegan aged Camembert cheese:
https://fullofplants.com/vegan-aged-camembert-cheese/

Music recommendation of the day. All The Things She Said by Poppy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTvIG6gHMh0

Vegan Quarantine: Day 68

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Welcome to Vegan Quarantine: Day 68. This daily video series is my way of keeping spirits high within the vegan community while also supporting independent business, charity, and musicians.

Links for everything discussed can be found below.

Buy merchandise from superstar London café Black Cat in Hackney:
https://www.instagram.com/blackcathackney/

Order beer and merch from Huddersfiled’s Magic Rock Brewing and get free delivery for mainland UK orders over £40:
https://www.magicrockbrewing.com/

One of the best vegan Instagram accounts to follow for news of UK vegan products is Vegan Food UK – News. Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/vegan_food_uk/

If you don’t already, you can also follow me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/fatgayvegan/

Recipe of the day. Creamy vegan potato soup:
https://lovingitvegan.com/creamy-vegan-potato-soup/

Music recommendation of the day. Watch this mini at home concert by Sylvan Esso for NPR Tiny Desk (at home) Concert series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZJ9ynWJY78

If you would like to financially support this daily video series, you can make a donation via my PayPal account:
https://paypal.me/pools/c/8oikSipsfP

Vegan Quarantine: Day 58

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Welcome to Vegan Quarantine: Day 58. This daily video series is my way of keeping spirits high within the vegan community while also supporting independent business, charities, and musicians.

Links for everything discussed are included below.

Black Cat Hackney is open again for takeaway and groceries. Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/blackcathackney/

Arancini Brothers have opened their Dalston location for delivery and takeout. Follow on Instagram for details:
https://www.instagram.com/arancinibrothers/

Club Cultured are delivering fresh tempeh around the UK. Shop online:
https://clubcultured.com/

Spice Garden is a vegan Indian restaurant in Sitges, Spain. They are doing takeaway and delivery. Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/spicegardensitges/

Recipe for today. Vegan massaman curry with sweet potatoes and tofu:
https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/thai-massaman-curry/

Music recommendation of the day. Mini concert in isolation from Hayley Mary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2doRsGJdiQ

If you can afford to donate to support these daily videos, you can do so via my PayPal account:
https://paypal.me/pools/c/8oikSipsfP

Vegan Quarantine: Day 34

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Welcome to Vegan Quarantine: Day 34. This daily video series is my way of keeping spirits high within the vegan community while also supporting independent business, charities, and musicians.



Links for everything discussed can be found below.

Huge thanks to the people who have donated to my video fund already. If you can spare a few coins to help keep this daily series up and running, please donate here:
https://paypal.me/pools/c/8oikSipsfP

The Doughnut Family is delivering handmade vegan donuts around Edinburgh, Scotland. Follow on Facebook for limited delivery info:
https://www.facebook.com/thedoughnutfamily/
Follow them on Instagram for amazing photos:
https://www.instagram.com/thedoughnutf…/

Aaron Calder Vegan has an easy mixed bean chilli recipe on his blog. Recreate it at home:
https://aaroncaldervegan.com/easy-mixe…/

Mother Works vegan cafe in Hackney Wick, London is serving takeaway, collection, and delivery as well as amazing boxes and food hampers. Order via their website: https://www.mother.works/about and follow them on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mother.works/

Please donate money to BRISSC – Brisbane R&I Survivors Support Centre in Australia. Helping women 15+ who are survivors of sexual violence:
https://brissc.org.au/get-involved/

Music recommendation of the day. Paper Love by the amazing
No Frills Twins:
https://www.youtube.com/watch…

Massive vegan chocolate Santa giveaway

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Do you like vegan chocolate? How about FREE vegan chocolate? How about free vegan chocolate in the shape of Santa?!

The wonderful people at Moo Free Chocolates have given us 200 chocolate Santas to giveaway at Hackney Downs Vegan Market this Saturday and Sunday (November 24 and 25, 2018).

There will be 100 vegan chocolate Santas given away for free each day!

These organic chocolate Santa bars are always a favourite at this time of year, alongside the Moo Free advent calendars which have been known to completely sell out across the UK.

Moo Free Chocolates just won the Best Vegan Chocolate category at the VegFestUK Awards so they are excited to share their award-winning chocolate with our market visitors.

Hackney Downs Vegan Market starts trading at 11am on both Saturday and Sunday, so please arrive early if you would like to get your hands on a Santa. Only one per person until they run out.

Two of our fabulous traders are taking charge of the giveaway so this is who you need to say hello to in order to collect your free chocolate:

  • Saturday – Vegan Delice – our superstar resident baker with cupcakes and hot donuts
  • Sunday – Pason’s Pots – our regular baby food maker selling locally made food for young people!

If you would like to see the full range by Moo Free Chocolates, please visit their website and be sure to follow them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Moo Free Chocolates can be purchased in stores everywhere including supermarkets, health food stores, and independent vegan shops.

See full Hackney Downs Vegan Market details and trader line up for Saturday and Sunday online here.

Half price vegan lunch this week

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Wanna save some money on a tasty vegan lunch this week, London?

Buffalo Vegan Diner of Hackney is giving lunchtime diners 50% off their new lunch menu on Thursday November 15 and Friday November 16, 2018 between midday and 3pm.

Check out the menu below.

Buffalo has been getting rave reviews online so now this is your chance to find out what all the hype is about AND save some money.

You can see the exact location of Buffalo thanks to Google Maps.

You can follow Buffalo on Instagram.

HUGE Follow Your Heart giveaway

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London. This is HUGE news.

Superstar vegan company Follow Your Heart is teaming up with the original and best vegan market for a super sized vegan food giveaway this Sunday November 4, 2018.

Come along to Hackney Downs Vegan Market from 11am on Sunday and grab some of the finest vegan food products on the planet. FOR FREE!

There will be hundreds of Follow Your Heart products available for absolutely no charge, but you will need to be early to get the best pick.

The company has kindly sent the following:

  • Organic Vegenaise
  • Sriracha Vegenaise
  • Garlic Aioli Vegenaise
  • Pizzeria Blend Shreds
  • Cheddar Shreds
  • Organic Coleslaw Dressing

The products are not just great tasting, they are some of the best on the planet and are produced by one of the most ethical businesses you will ever see.

Hackney Downs Vegan Market Sunday edition traders will also be thrilled to see you, so please take a look at the line up online here and start planning your Sunday shopping and eating (the Saturday version is on as well if you want to make a full weekend of it!).

RSVP and invite friends over on the Facebook event page.

See the full Follow Your Heart range online and be sure to follow the superstar vegan brand on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Three weeks until LVBF

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With just three weeks to go until the 6th annual London Vegan Beer Fest, I wanted to drop by and give you an update on what is happening on Saturday July 14, 2018.

London Vegan Beer Fest is taking over Hackney Downs Showroom, Hackney Downs Studios and TEMPLE GOODS cafe for one hell of a party.

Some of the attractions include:

  • MASSIVE indoor beer hall hosted by superstar brewery Brass Castle
  • Outdoor food and beer market featuring some of the best vegan street food in London and breweries from all over the UK
  • Indoor food and beer hall run by Temple of Seitan
  • Sponsor Follow Your Heart sampling products
  • Karaoke performance room
  • Face painting (yes, for adults!)

This is going to be a party you don’t want to miss.

We are currently selling early bird tickets for just £5 plus booking fee. If we have space on the day, tickets will be £9. Almost 50% of tickets have already gone, so be quick.

Click here to book now and RSVP to the Facebook event page.

Donuts business changes names

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Hey everyone.

If you have been to any of my events over the past year or so, you will be familiar with the glorious fried, glazed and filled donuts made by Peanut Butter Bakery.

The food these magicians produce is otherworldly and definitely the finest vegan donuts I’ve tasted in the UK.

If you are coming along to Hackney Downs Vegan Market this weekend, you should prepare yourself for a little change. Peanut Butter Bakery has a new name and now goes by Dough Society.

They have a new menu that includes iced coffees to match the new name.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BX3NQP8j4Ww/

You can follow Dough Society on Instagram.

New vegan cheese business

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I know I complain about not being able to keep up with vegan developments, but for real I cannot keep up with all the artisan vegan cheese flying at my face.

One such new nut cheese business on the block is called The Cashew Family and they just happen to be trading at Hackney Downs Vegan Market this Saturday (August 19, 2017).

Get a little sneak preview of what they do and make sure to follow them on Instagram so you can keep updated on their latest market dates (such as their Tottenham Green Market appearances each Sunday!).