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.
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.
Another Tuesday means another episode of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) podcast.
In episode 46, Josh and I chat about haircuts, food culture, colonisation, collective trauma, and how we might all be watching the slow decline of a civilisation.
As always, it’s a barrel of laughs! All the links are below.
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If you appreciate my blog posts and the work I do to support vegan business and challenge injustice, please consider making a one time small donation of a couple of quid online here. You might also be in the position to sponsor my work on an regular basis via Patreon.
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!
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.
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.
News just landed that Teesside University has signed a deal to serve hybrid burgers and sausages to over 20,000 students. Myco, the company behind the Hooba range made from vertically farmed oyster mushrooms, is now mixing its fungi with beef to create what it calls a planet-friendly option.
The logic? If meat eaters can’t give it up, why not meet them halfway?
Read my thoughts below.
The team behind the Myco deal: Michael Taylor, David Wood, Luke Atkinson and John Shepherd
If you love hearing people moan about bad manners, this episode of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) podcast is for you.
Josh and I rant about the lack of consideration shown by members of the public, especially on public transport and in crowds at live music events. Are people becoming less considerate and more anti-social, or am I just an old timer who is getting grumpier?
We also talk about the surprising cultural legacy of Cheers star George Wendt who sadly passed away last week.
There is a bit of something for everyone in this latest episode!
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If you appreciate my blog posts and the work I do to support vegan business and challenge injustice, please consider making a one time small donation of a couple of quid online here. You might also be in the position to sponsor my work on an regular basis via Patreon.
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!
Sometimes a cookery class is more than just a cookery class. Sometimes it’s a deeply moving, joy-filled, multi-sensory journey through time, culture, memory, and of course, food.