vegan London

FGV Was A Podcast Guest

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Do you want to hear me talk about my vegan journey, my take on social justice, and how I feel about LGBTQ rights in 2025?

I was a guest on The Rainbow Remix podcast recently and I think it is a great conversation.

You can watch on YouTube:

You can follow The Rainbow Remix on Instagram.

You can order my book ‘Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t’ online now. It has been out a while now but is still a good read. You can also listen to the Audiobook read by me!

You can watch/stream my weekly podcast Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) on YouTube and Spotify.

Follow me on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Facebook, and Blue Sky.

Limited Supply Of Vegan Cream Buns In London

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Let me introduce you to semla, the Swedish cream bun that people devour in vast numbers around this time every year.

Traditionally, semla is a cardamom-spiced bun, sliced open and filled with almond paste and a ridiculous amount of whipped cream. Originally eaten just before Lent, this treat has become a seasonal staple in Sweden, with bakeries churning them out by the thousands.

But here’s the problem. They’re almost always not vegan.

Enter Dauns Scandi Café, swooping in like a glorious Nordic pastry hero with a vegan semla so good it’ll have you questioning everything you thought you knew about cream buns.

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The Urgent Case For Building Community

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The following is an excerpt from Fat Gay Vegan: Eat, Drink and Live Like You Give a Sh!t. (Nourish Books)

Why should vegans (and all citizens!) work hard to build healthy communities?

Community is not all about vegan beer festivals and eating as much as you can at a potluck. We vegans also need to take action for other members of our community in order to foster solidarity and resist oppression. That might result in you having to extend yourself into situations that don’t directly benefit you personally, but being part of a healthy community is sometimes watching your neighbours succeed or be lifted up instead of you.

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Vegan French Cooking Masterclass In London

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London. Here is a special cooking event that will have you creating like a French culinary expert!

If you’ve ever dreamed of indulging in the elegance of French cuisine without the dairy, eggs, or meaty bits, then I have great news for you.

Jordan Bourzig is a vegan chef, nutritionist, and all-around plant-based genius and he is ready to guide you through a four-hour masterclass this March (2025) that will make your kitchen feel like a chic Parisian bistro.

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Vegan Waffles With Bacon In East London

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A short and sweet post to tell you about one of the most-enjoyable vegan plates of food you can currently devour in London.

Take a look at my wonderful waffles and if you wanna know where to grab them, keep reading below the photo.

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Start Your Own Vegan Community Kitchen With Global Plant Kitchens

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The incredible team at Made In Hackney (of which I’m a part!) has opened applications for Global Plant Kitchens, a one-year free mentorship program for anyone wanting to set up their own vegan community food project.

And when I say mentorship, I don’t just mean a couple of emails and a “good luck” pat on the back. They guide you through the entire process including funding, venue-hunting, marketing, and operations. They’ll even check in with you every two weeks to keep you on track.

If this sounds interesting, keep reading below.

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Plant-Powered Table: Dinner Party Essentials

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Here is an incredible opportunity to join an intimate cookery class in the heart of Hackney during March 2025.

Transform your dinner parties with plant-based dishes that impress and delight! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to create a show-stopping, plant-powered menu perfect for any gathering. Discover tips and techniques for balancing flavors, enhancing presentation, and preparing a meal that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

By the end, you’ll be ready to host a vegan dining event with confidence and flair!

This exclusive cookery class is being led by celebrated food creator and chef, Helen Graham.

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