Archive for September 2019
Vegan Bolognese
Vegan Bolognese by Everyday Vegan Food Ingredients For the tofu: 1 block extra firm tofu 60ml (1/4 cup) vegetable stock 3 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp tamari 1 tbsp oil 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 1 tbsp garlic powder 2 heaped tsp chilli powder 2 tsp onion powder ½ tsp pepper ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp…
Read MoreJoaquin Phoenix appears on striking anti-speciesism billboard
‘We are all animals’ There was no ‘joking’ around for Joker star, Joaquin Phoenix, when he was asked to feature in PETA’s newest anti-speciesism campaign. Indeed, animal-cruelty is no joking matter. PETA has scheduled the new campaign to launch at roughly the same time as the greatly-awaited film, Joker, which is due…
Read MoreMushroom and Chicken-Style Burger
Ingredients 2 packets Fry’s Chicken-Style Burgers Olive oil for brushing 8 large mushrooms Pineapple, peeled and sliced A handful of baby spinach, to serve Vegan cheese Tomato, sliced For the pesto 20g (1 cup) fresh basil 25g (1 cup) wild rocket 40g (¼ cup) roasted cashews 35g (¼ cup) pine nuts 120ml (½ cup) olive…
Read MoreGlobal Climate Action Week kicks off – will you be marching?
Today, Friday 20th September 2019, 1pm, marks the first day in Global Climate Action Week, taking place the world round until 27th September Non-profit organisations, Youth Strike for Climate and Friday’s For Future, supported by the Extinction Rebellion, are calling upon anyone and everyone to join in the fight against climate change, by taking…
Read MoreAnother big meat brand just launched vegan sausages
Richmond releases meat-free sausages Whether you agree with buying vegan meat-alternatives from meat-based companies or not, it is certainly noteworthy when a meat company launches a plant-based product for the first time. It might only be to cash in on the vegan ‘trend’, but it means that the demand for vegan food is…
Read MoreSpiced Roasted Cauliflower by Bacofoil
This simple and healthy vegan recipe is packed full of delicious spices and is easy to make. Pair with a light and fresh tahini dressing for a delightful accompaniment. Using Bacofoil® The Non-Stick Kitchen Foil will avoid any problems with the vegetables sticking to the tray. Unlike other foils, the unique BacoLift® surface ensures your…
Read MoreMeat-free school dinners coming to France
Schools in France will provide at least one meat-free meal a week From 1st November, French schools will be required by law to serve up at least one completely meatless lunch per week. The news comes after an agricultural and food law that was originally passed in 2018 – after a long wait,…
Read MoreUK protein brand Oatein launch deliciously vegan, zero-sugar snack
A vegan treat that’s packed with protein, zero-sugar, and inspired by millionaire’s shortcake… what’s not to love? Following their success on the Dragons’ Den in January 2019, Oatein co-founders Andy Dixon and John Paul Gardner began developing their new vegan product, the ‘Millionaire Crunch’ after their enlightening exchange with the Dragons. A fresh…
Read MoreMajor London borough has banned sale of fur
We’re one baby step closer to a fur free Britain Islington has become the first borough in London to prohibit the sale of fur, after the council voted for the ban yesterday afternoon. The meeting’s Chair said: “The cruelty can no longer continue.” The new law will see the sale of fur prohibited…
Read MoreVegan Burger restaurant tricks Meatopia-goers
Burger buzz as vegan patty wins over meat-eaters Last weekend, London-based Halo Burger, the 100 per cent vegan burger restaurant, tricked 300 carnivorous Meatopia attendees into eating a completely plant-based burger, and the results were just as vegans in the know would expect. Every single meat eater loved it. To document the evidence,…
Read MoreHair salons finally embracing the power of plants
Are herbal and organic hair treatments the future? GA Salons thinks so In our sadly, still predominantly non-vegan world, it can be difficult to find a hair salon that offers plant-based and organic hair treatments and products that are environmentally-friendly, and have also not been tested on animals. And, all too often, the…
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