London vegan news, reviews & events
I was scrolling recently when I saw a headline that made my heart sink a little. Another vegan food outlet shutting its doors. Not just any outlet either, but Neat Burger, the high-profile chain backed by none other than Lewis Hamilton.
It’s not a great feeling seeing a business dedicated to plant-based food disappear from our streets, but I remain hopeful and don’t see this a failing of veganism.
Keep reading below for my full take.
Hello to one and all.
This latest podcast episode was recorded on December 23 and has been shared here on Boxing Day 2021.
It might be the last episode of the year OR I might squeeze another one into the final week.
Thanks for listening.
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My buddies Angela and James are the founders and owners of glorious vegan shoe shop and ethical boutique, The Third Estate.
They started the store many years ago in Leeds but for almost a decade they have been serving customers on Brecknock Road, North London.
The store is overflowing with ethical footwear, clothing, accessories, bags, wallets, belts, and gifts.
I recently popped into the store to pick out my top 5 Christmas gift recommendations currently being sold in The Third Estate.
Click on the Instagram post below to watch the short video I made.
What do you think?
In addition to my choices, the store has so many products for people searching for high quality, compassionate gifts.
You can see the exact location of The Third Estate thanks to Google Maps.
Click here if you would like to explore their online store. Shop by December 18 to ensure Xmas delivery!
Follow The Third Estate on Instagram.
There was a bit of a gap in the weekly roundup schedule due to me being a bit under the weather.
Ever since COVID visited me a few months back, I get knocked sideways very easily. Even the simple cold I’ve had has made me feel tired.
Enough complaining. Here is the episode if your ears need it.
Thanks for listening. Please let me know if there is anything you would like me to chat about in future episodes.
Every now and then, I like to jump on here to share my latest haul of freebies.
I don’t get sent lots of stuff for free but it comes semi-regularly. I also get a few invites to dine with restaurants in exchange for sharing on my social media. I’ve included a few of those opportunities in this latest roundup.
First up, my mate Mirel and I were invited to try the menu at Holy Carrot. This swanky vegan restaurant is in the even swankier neighbourhood of Knightsbridge.
The menu is inventive and it was nice to have a change from burgers and fries. No, I haven’t gone off fast food but I do appreciate a change now and then.
Click on the original post below to scroll through out food photos.
Belle et Bleu is a vegan candle company based in Chesterfield, UK.
They sent me some super cute soya candles, all handmade in their home.
I’m not the biggest hot sauce fan but with a Mexican husband in the house, we have quite a few bottles on reserve at all times.
These bottles from Kumana were happily welcomed into our pantry!
The sauce is Venezuelan-born and is available via Ocado.
Another meal invite and this time it was from Follow Your Heart who wanted me to try a new brunch dish at Wulf & Lamb.
I adored this ackee toast topped with FYH Greek-style crumbles.
And more food!
Pizza Pilgrims invited me along to their Covent Garden restaurant to try their vegan pizza range.
I was pretty impressed and couldn’t get through them all, so had plenty of leftovers at home.
I love these illustrated vegan cooking cards I was gifted!
Artist Michi Mathias has crafted a stunning set of cards designed to guide people through the basics of quality vegan cooking in the home.
It has so many neat features including a fold out poster showing all the basics you should have in a vegan pantry.
If you don’t wanna wait until I get myself in order to post on here, the quickest way to see what I’m getting given for free is to follow me on Instagram.
The podcast is out this week and I drool on about Sunday roast dinners.
I also natter away about the new vegan social event I am starting next week. I hope some of you can make it along!
The weekly podcast is up and I have a lot of news to discuss and stumble over.
I talk about the world’s best vegan chicken, a pop up vegan restaurant off Brick Lane, and a new monthly vegan social starting in London.
Take a listen.
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The Tuesday October 26, 2021 episode of my podcast is live online.
Listen to me rant about restaurants using the term plant-based when they aren’t vegan, why Las Iguanas has terrible nachos, and probably a few other things that I can’t recall because I complain all the time!
Listen now.
Yay for sharing vegan news in an audio format!
This week’s podcast is all about the delicious vegan food I’ve eaten in London across the past 7 days.
Listen up if you want all the info on a new vegan Chinese takeaway, vegan Korean BBQ eating, a home delivery ready meal service, and deep fried apple pies.
Please do get in touch if there is anything you would like me to mention on the podcast. I’m happy to do shout outs for your favourite vegan eateries.
You can also follow me on Instagram.
I’m back again with another weekly instalment of my mini news podcast.
In this episode I chat about one of my favourite vegan chocolate producers on the planet, my trip to a vegan pub in London, and the new vegan steak wrap in fast food chain Leon.
Take a listen!
Huge thanks to my Patreon supporters who make it possible for me to take the time to record these episodes, thus supporting vegan businesses.
You can pledge a small monthly amount on my Patreon page.