Author Archives: Jenny

MiniMoFo: Donut Shop, Prague

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Jenny

UPDATE: this restaurant closed in 2022 February’s MiniMoFo theme is Food is Love, and as far as I’m concerned the only surefire way to prove you love someone is to bring them vegan donuts, preferably in bed. Last summer, Donut … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Prague: Forrest Bistro

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Jenny

UPDATE: this restaurant closed in 2023 When a new vegan bistro arises on the site of a former Loving Hut, it seems to be a great sign.  Forrest Bistro just popped up last year and has been a welcome addition … Continue reading →

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Cookbook of the Month: Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen (Part One)

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Jenny

As soon as I flicked through Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen on Christmas morning, I spotted lots of recipes I wanted to try. We celebrate two special occasions in January (Dr HH’s birthday and our anniversary), and I immediately identified the … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Birmingham: Not Dogs

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Jenny

UPDATE: THIS RESTAURANT CLOSED IN 2019 Hot dogs are getting fancier and fancier these days.  From carrots instead of sausages (a bafflingly unnecessary substitution), to extravagant toppings, hot dogs have come a long way since I was a nipper and … Continue reading →

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New Products

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Jenny

I spend all year watching the UK vegan scene with great interest: seeing the new accidentally-vegan products identified, watching with glee as supermarkets increase their vegan lines, and looking out for new small companies specialising in vegan cheeses and chocolates.  … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Manchester: The Allotment (Christmas Edition)

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Jenny

There are few things I love more than a good slap-up meal, and that’s exactly what I got at The Allotment over Christmas!  I first visited last January (more here), since when they have won Best Vegetarian Offering and Chef … Continue reading →

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2017 Hits & Misses

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Jenny

2017 was a tremendous year for vegan food.  I ate gelato every day of my two week holiday in Italy and had two afternoon teas in Greater Manchester which didn’t even make it into my top five spots – it’s … Continue reading →

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A Vegan Christmas 2017: Christmas in Manchester

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Jenny

Greetings from the weird Christmas-New Year slump where nobody even knows what day it is anymore!  I hope you all had a wonderful festive time – it was certainly a magnificent Christmas at HH HQ!  As always, the food has … Continue reading →

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Cookbook of the Year: The Superfun Times Vegan Holiday Cookbook (Part Two)

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Jenny

Back in November I showcased what I’d made from the first half of Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s latest tome, The Superfun Times Vegan Holiday Cookbook.  And here’s what I made from the second half!   10.Cinco de Mayo Unsurprisingly, this is … Continue reading →

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MiniMoFo: Boho Utopia, Manchester

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Jenny

UPDATE: THIS RESTAURANT CLOSED IN 2020 December’s MiniMoFo theme is festive baking, but I haven’t taken to the kitchen just yet.  As always, I’m letting someone else do the hard work for me: take it away, Boho Utopia!  This is … Continue reading →

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