Still Blogging After All These Years (and Sweets)

There are moments when I sit down to write this blog and genuinely wonder how I’ve managed to keep it going for fifteen years.

Fifteen years. That’s longer than most houseplants survive.

But why do I keep doing it?

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5 Vegan Spots in London We Said Goodbye To (and I Still Think About Constantly)

There’s a certain kind of heartbreak that comes with losing a beloved vegan business.

You don’t just miss the food, you miss the people, the atmosphere, the memories. I’ve been around the vegan scene in London for long enough to have seen some absolute legends close up shop, and today I’m reflecting on five of them that really left their mark.

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Fundraising Dinner At Unity Diner

There are certain nights in London that make you feel like you’re in exactly the right place at the right time. A room full of friendly people. Outstanding food. Conversation that reminds you you’re not alone in wanting the world to be just that little bit better.

This is one of those nights.

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Meat Eaters Can Challenge Racism Too

I’ve been vegan for over 25 years. I’ve dedicated most of my adult life to speaking out about the exploitation of animals, celebrating plant-based innovation, and building inclusive spaces for people trying to make kinder choices.

So I hope what I’m about to say isn’t taken lightly. Comparing meat-eating to racism is not cool.

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The Cheese Cellar at Purezza Is Serving Underground

Tucked away underneath one of London’s best-loved vegan restaurants is a treasure trove of dairy-free decadence that deserves a bit more noise made about it.

Yes, I’m talking about The Cheese Cellar, the underground delight hidden beneath Purezza in Camden. You might know Purezza for their game-changing pizzas, but if you haven’t ventured down the stairs and into their cheese-filled secret spot, let this be your polite-but-firm nudge.

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Vegan Cafe At London Buddhist Centre

I had the absolute pleasure of being invited to try the brunch menu at Mandala Cafe in East London. It’s a fabulous space with fabulous food, run by friendly people!

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Vegan Fish Creating A Stir In London

Let’s talk fish.

Or more accurately, let’s talk fish that isn’t fish but tastes like fish and thankfully didn’t come from a fishing boat.

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Ten Years of Drooling Over Vegan Food Together

A decade ago, a friend of mine moved to London and quickly realised something was missing. They wanted to go out. They wanted to eat good food. And they didn’t want to do it alone.

So they started a little group called Drooling Vegans.

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Incredible Vegan Ethiopian Food Off Brick Lane

London is stuffed to the rafters with places to eat, but every now and then you walk into a restaurant that reminds you how food can be elevated to another level.

That’s exactly how I felt when I walked into Merkamo on historic Hanbury Street, just off the always-buzzing Brick Lane.

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Vegan Restaurant Inside Iconic London Cinema

There are some things in life that are just meant to go together. Tofish and chips. Gays and Kylie. A chocolate chip cookie and a glass of oat milk.

And now thanks to the brilliance of En Root and the Ritzy, we can add a vegan meal and an iconic cinema experience to this list of inseparable duos.

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