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Super cool vegan merch to buy online

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One of the finest places to eat vegan food on the planet is Make No Bones in Sheffield.

This comfort food hot spot is legendary with local people and is also quickly developing a reputation as a place to visit for people all over the planet.

Yes, the food is THAT good.

Fans of Make No Bones love the place so much, they demanded merchandise in order to show their dedication in public.

The restaurant has come up with a bunch of super cool merch that you can order online. Check it out.

First up, the apron. How cool will you look as your are cooking up a vegan storm in your own kitchen?

Lay your eyes on this gorgeous tea towel. It works for drying dishes, but it is so pretty I would consider framing one for my kitchen wall. Or sowing two back to back to make a cushion!

What about a t-shirt? Make No Bones has you covered. The avocado wings is on the front, while the back features the name of the restaurant. Style.

Lastly, you can buy a gorgeous Make No Bones pin. Imagine how fine you will look with this snappy little badge on your collar.

All of the above items are available online here.

You can also follow Make No Bones on Instagram.

See the exact location of the Sheffield restaurant thanks to Google Maps.

Non-profit vegan clothing company

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Did you know there is a 100% not-for-pofit vegan clothing company in Sheffield?

This news is too important to put through the FGV word wringer, so I have asked HeartCure to give me the precise rundown on what is taking place in their neck of the woods.

Based out of Sheffield, HeartCure are the only completely non-profit vegan clothing company in the UK. They donate everything they can to Brook Farm Animal Sanctuary and in their first 6 months they raised over £1,000 for the sanctuary.

They have recently relaunched their website with all new designs including an all new kids range! They always try to be more design based than just text and ignite curiosity in those who see the clothing to help spread a positive vegan message.

HeartCure plan to support more Sanctuaries this year and donate all they can to help the vegan movement grow, involving collaborations with activists.

They started HeartCure as a way to help raise money for animals while also supporting fair wear and ethical trade standards. It’s always been about making change, not profit.

The owners are officially Jordan & Georgia but HeartCure is made up of everybody involved, from the photographers to the models and everyone who has supported the brand.

They are also launching the UK’s first vegan social centre which will be launched this year called HeartCure Collective. The social centre will be at a warehouse in Sheffield and will include a cafe and bar, ethical clothing store, weekly activist meet ups, youth meet ups, a stage for speeches and live music. You can get involved via the Gofundme campaign by clicking here.

They are aiming to make the warehouse space a social hub for all vegans. It will be a place they can hang out during the day, meet friends in the evening, a space to organise their own events and discover more about activism.

The collective will welcome vegans and non-vegans as they believe it will be a great place for anyone interested in veganism to find out more about living ethically and sustainably.

That is a lot to take in, right?

Brief overview? HeartCure is a rad clothing brand raising money to save animals.

Visit their online shop here, like them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter and follow them on Instagram.

Vegan pop up in Sheffield

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You can’t keep vegan Sheffield contained and this latest plant-based pop up food event is just more proof.

Have you heard of FANFARE?

FANFARE will be bringing mouth-watering tacos, fresh crunchy salads and flavourful fluffy rice to a one day only pop up café in co-working space, Union St. Don’t miss out on Friday January 27, 2017 between 11:30am and 2:00pm.

All dishes can be served with a selection of toppings and sauces while mouthwatering delights await hungry customers, such as beer battered aubergine and smokey pulled jackfruit. Gluten free eaters won’t be overlooked, either.

FANFARE will also offering range of cakes by Rawkus which, you guessed it, are raw. Diners will also be able to buy hot and cold drinks.

I’m super excited to see the photos that come out of this event and with whispers of FANFARE getting a permanent location soon, Sheffield is one of the hottest vegan spots on the planet.

Keep updated with FANFARE on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can RSVP to the Facebook event here.

Click here to see exactly where Union St is located thanks to Google Maps.

Brand new menu from one of the best

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It’s no secret that I adore Make No Bones in Sheffield.

You only have to check out my previous post to see why I blathered on about it being one of the best places to get vegan cuisine in the UK. The food really is outstanding.

But it gets better.

Take a cheeky look at the brand new menu being launched by Make No Bones this week. I’m desperate for all of this!

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How do I even begin singing the praises of this menu?

Beer battered fish and chips? Pumpkin pie brownie with whipped cream? Philly cheesesteak? There is too much good stuff going on with this menu. I think it would cause me genuine distress to be forced to choose. I want it all.

This menu is going live THIS WEEK so get along and fill up.

Tell them FGV loves them and their food forever. xx

Follow Make No Bones on Instagram.

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Shake frenzy in Sheffield

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These photos do not need words. Just action.

Get to Burger Lols in Sheffield ASAP for these outrageous shakes.


Yep. Stunning.

Follow Burger Lols on Instagram and get their address on their Facebook page.

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New vegan shop alert

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I have been the announcer of bad news lately, telling you all about the closure of vegan and vegan-friendly businesses all over the country.

But finally some happy news.

A 100% vegan shop is now trading in Sheffield.

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The Incredible Nutshell has everything a compassionate Sheffield shopper needs.

I reached out to the owners of Incredible Nutshell to find out a little more information about their store.

Here is what you should know:

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Thank you, tibits

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Do you all remember when we helped a young person named Alex with a school marketing project involving a collection of his vegan recipes? Sure you do!

Alex went on to have the most successful project in his school and was shortlisted as a finalist in a business competition run in Sheffield.

Flash forward to last night and I met up with Alex and his mum for dinner in London!

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Vegan snooker

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If you had asked me a week ago to name one adventure I never thought possible in my lifetime, I could very well have told you a trip to Sheffield to meet a vegan snooker champion was not going to happen.

But check this out! 

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Vegan startup

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OK. This is my favourite post in the history of my blog and I’ve only just started writing the thing.

A few days ago I was contacted by someone asking if I would help promote their vegan cookbook. Nothing strange or special about that as I can receive dozens of similar requests during any given week.

The request I got this week was unique and I had no choice but to write about the book.

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Cheesy beefy bagel glory

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Is there a more pleasing bread product than a bagel? You can’t go wrong with something chewy, doughy and simple that can be held in one hand.

During my first visit to New York City many years ago, I was staggered by the huge range of bagels on offer. No matter the neighbourhood, there were stores and bakeries everywhere I turned baking and selling bagels. Unfortunately for FGV me, many establishments weren’t forward about their ingredients and I wasn’t familiar with bagels enough to know what was vegan or why they might not be animal-product free. Growing up in suburban Australia meant I existed in a bagel-free zone during my formative years. My bagel-curious nature is only now being satisfied thanks to a fabulous company here in the UK.

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