Take up the Veganuary challenge and spend a month discovering the joys of being vegan. Charlotte Willis is your guide… Dear reader, First and foremost, on behalf of Free-from Heaven, the growing vegan community and myself, congratulations for deciding to take the challenge, give it a go, and finally making the switch. You may not […]
The UK’s largest supermarket chain, Tesco, has announced that thanks to ‘soaring’ demand for vegan products, they will be doubling the number of festive vegan and vegetarian food products available in stores. Tesco is on a mission to offer more plant-based food products to its customers. Part of these plans including hiring renowned plant-based chef Derek Sarno […]
Vegans and dairy-free dieters in Leicester can now enjoy a completely vegan version of a classic afternoon tea! The first totally vegan afternoon tea in Leicester launched at Cafe Mbriki last month, offering delicious cakes and sandwiches that are completely free from dairy, eggs, and meat products. The event is put on by award-winning county company The Vegan […]
Tesco has launched its festive sandwich range this week, and it includes a new vegan option – a Bubble & Squeak Roll! ‘Tis the season for festive lunch breaks as Tesco launches its new range of Christmas sandwiches, in stores nationwide from Monday 13th November. Alongside a selection of new and improved Christmas favourites, the lunchtime […]
Despite its name, buckwheat is not a member of the wheat family and is gluten free. It is a good source of dietary fibre, complex carbohydrates and a range of polyphenols all of which can have a beneficial effect on the gut microflora. Spinach is a rich source of polyphenols and dietary fibre, and also […]
Pret’s much-anticipated Christmas Menu returns to stores on November 7th. This year, the classic Veggie Christmas Lunch sandwiches are joined by a new Very Merry Christmas Lunch; Pret’s first ever vegan Christmas sandwich! Pret A Manger’s much-anticipated Christmas Menu returns on 7th November. The classic Veggie Christmas Lunch sandwich is joined by a new Very Merry […]
Marks and Spencer has launched a new vegan and vegetarian range just in time for World Vegan Month this November. The new vegan and vegetarian range features 13 products including sweetcorn and chickpea burgers (£3.50), beetroot falafel (£4) and sweet potato steak (£2.50). Soy protein Even more excitingly, for the first time ever the company are releasing […]
This simple yet tasty gluten-free avocado pasta recipe is perfect for when you fancy something nice and filling, but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen! Creamy avocado gluten-free pasta Recipe by Nush Food (www.nushfoods.co.uk) Serves: 2 | Cook time: 20-30 mins GF SF DF EF V MF Ingredients 200g gluten-free pasta or courgetti […]
This tasty Italian style gluten-free flatbread is perfect served alongside pasta dishes or on its own as a starter with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Italian style gluten-free flatbread Preparation time: 65 minutes | Cooking time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients For the bread: 375g Schär Mix It! Universal 1½tsp dried yeast ½tsp salt 1tbsp skimmed milk powder […]
Carluccio’s gets a green makeover this month with its first ever exclusively vegetarian pop-up, featuring over 20 Italian veggie and vegan dishes from Antonio Carluccio, in collaboration with cook, food blogger and writer Anna Barnett. Meatless dining experience From 23 October for four consecutive Mondays (reflecting the Meat Free Monday non-for-profit campaign that encourages people […]