Author Archives: Jenny

Vegan in Manchester: Stretford Canteen (Pop Up July 2017)

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Jenny

Since my mum moved to Stretford almost ten years ago, my brother has been trying to convince us that Stretford is the new Chorlton (for non-Mancunians, Chorlton is the cool place to be; Stretford is a bit dead).  It seems … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Prague: Veggie Garden

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Jenny

A vegan can go a long time without a slice of quiche. When you find one that looks this good, you have to grab it with both hands – although it has been pointed out to me that using a … Continue reading →

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Cookbook of the Month: But I Could Never Go Vegan!

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Jenny

This book by Kristy Turner was never really on my vegan cookbook wishlist, because the title always put me off a bit – I assumed it was for new vegans and would be full of basics.  How wrong I was! … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Prague: Chutnej

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Jenny

Yet another newcomer on the Prague vegan scene, and this time it’s a takeaway!  I was expecting it to be a colourful, plastic kind of fast food joint, but far from it:  there were big windows, wooden tables, recycling bins. … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Prague: Mamacoffee

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Jenny

Regular readers will know that Moment is my go-to place for  tea and cake, but even I like a change sometimes.  Enter Mamacoffee, a charming vegan-friendly chain of cafes across Prague. The Londynska branch is my favourite, though it is … Continue reading →

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MiniMoFo: Herbivore, Prague

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Jenny

June’s MiniMoFo theme is fruit, and fortunately I had just the place up my sleeve after recently visiting Herbivore for the first time.  This charming little cafe and shop is well-established, but I’d simply never gotten round to visiting yet. … Continue reading →

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Cookbook of the Month: The Accidental Vegetarian

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Jenny

I loved this book and Simon Rimmer’s restaurant Greens so much when I was vegetarian.  When I became vegan, I fell out of love with the restaurant (not great for vegans, but I’ve heard it’s improved) and stopped using his … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Prague: AMA Tibetan

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Jenny

UPDATE: Closed 2018 Unlike in the UK, there aren’t many meaty restaurants here in the Czech Republic that also have vegan options on the menu.  I think part of the reason is that there aren’t so many chain restaurants here, … Continue reading →

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MiniMoFo: Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen, Manchester (Take Two)

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Jenny

May’s MiniMoFo is all about favourites, and this place is definitely a favourite of mine!  When I lived in Manchester it was one of my regular haunts, and now Lotus Vegetarian Kitchen is the only place that I always go … Continue reading →

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Vegan in Munich: Part Two

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Jenny

The first few days in Munich involved croissants, hearty portions of mac’n’cheese and incredible desserts.  Let’s see how it continued! I am constantly on the lookout for vegan kebabs wherever I go, so I was excited to see that Erbils … Continue reading →

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