Monthly Archives: April 2018

Cookbook of the Month: Vegan Comfort Food

This month’s cookbook review is embarrassingly light. Between a holiday and entertaining visitors, I didn’t spend that much time in the kitchen, and the book I’d chosen, Vegan Comfort Food, wasn’t the most inspiring. I only managed six recipes from this … Continue reading

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Vegan in Dublin: Sova Food Vegan Butcher

UPDATE: this restaurant closed in 2023 Usually I plan my holidays based on the vegan options, but my Easter trip to Dublin was a rare occasion when there was a different main attraction: it was the only Arcade Fire date … Continue reading

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Vegan in Liverpool: Afternoon Tea at Jam

Imagine you’re going for afternoon tea. You’ve been promised a vegan macaron. You’re envisioning a classy affair. You open the door to find ‘Africa’ by Toto playing full blast, hazy purple lighting, a hen do in full swing, and not … Continue reading

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Vegan Creme Eggs

Why are Creme Eggs so irresistible? Ok, it’s pretty obviously because of all the sugar. But nothing compares. Back when I became vegan in 2014, I was giddy to spot a vegan creme egg at Brighton VegFest. Now there are … Continue reading

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Vegan in Prague: Brixton Balls

UPDATE: Closed 2019 When Dr HH told me a place called Brixton Balls had opened up in our neighbourhood, I thought he was just making up a funny name. When he continued that they had a separate vegan menu, I … Continue reading

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