Vegan Life

A happy July to you all! As I write this from my current desk set-up in my garden, the sun is shining, it’s 21°C and there are bees and butterflies everywhere. It is certainly a joyous time of year, when wildlife is buzzing and blooming and we are all looking to get outside at every opportunity. This might be working in your garden, courtyard or balcony (I recommend!), going for a walk on your lunch break or preparing your dinner using the BBQ. We Brits certainly love to grill outside, with the number of BBQs held in the summer rising from two a year to more than 10 in the last decade (thefoodpeople.co.uk). With UK BBQ season now in full swing, we think it’s the right time to share with…

NAME: Oyinda B AGE: 59 NUMBER OF YEARS VEGAN: 10 LOCATION: Yorkshire, UK I WENT VEGAN BECAUSE… I walked past a dairy farm one day and heard the screams of a mother cow as her calf was being taken away from her — the rest is history. Her cries will stay with me forever. MY HOPE FOR THE FUTURE IS… that people will stop saying that they ‘don’t like vegan food’ and will just give it a try. A lot of the food that non-vegans eat is accidentally vegan anyway! MY ADVICE TO ASPIRING VEGANS IS… Get yourself some vegan recipe books that you can use to learn some easy-to-cook dishes. You will realise that cooking and eating plant-based really isn’t all that different or as hard as you think. Want to be on this page? Email…

For just £3.75 you can now enjoy a high-end restaurant-style dessert from the English Cheesecake Company — their new vegan Salted Caramel Cheesecake Sundae pot! The indulgent treat combines delicious vegan cheesecake, a layer of silky salted caramel and a chocolate biscuit crumb. They’re thick, they’re creamy, they’re decadent, and if you served them to a non-vegan friend, they would not believe they’re vegan! Each pack contains two single-serve pots, providing the perfect option for anyone looking for a spoonful of indulgence to satisfy their treat cravings. The divine texture is all thanks to Violife’s delicious cream cheese, which is a real treat paired with English Cheesecake Company’s iconic cheesecake recipe. The desserts come packaged in fully recyclable pots with a sealed lid and a recyclable cardboard sleeve outer.…

Rhythm 108 Organic, Soft Filled Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie A yummy vegan cookie filled with a gooey peanut butter fondant centre, topped with roasted peanuts and chocolate chips. £1.59, thevegankind.com Gato Hazelnut Double Choc Minis Gluten-free cookie bites that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, packed with tasty hazelnut butter, oats and chocolate. 10 packs for £15.99, gatoandco.com Kookie Cat Vanilla and Chocolate Chip Organic Vegan Cashew and Oat Cookie Delicate vanilla and indulgent chocolate meet in this delicious cookie, making it the perfect snack for any time of day. £1.49, thevegankind.com…

Written by registered dietitian and nutritionist Yvonne O’ Halloran, Plant-Powered Animal Protectors tells a beautiful story of boy-girl twins growing up on the coast of Australia. At a young age, they discover that they possess magical powers that can heal animals. The story continues to follow Luna and Zen’s vegan journey and their incredible connection to animals in need. This wonderful book incorporates emotions, a splash of magic and stunning illustrations that kids will love. A lovely story highlighting the importance of nutrition, family connection, compassion, love and kindness. Find it on Amazon from £11.99, amazon.co.uk.…

All-vegan Bristolian football team, Kale Madrid, has attracted their first-ever corporate sponsorship from powerhouse activist brand, VFC. Like Kale Madrid, vegan fried chick*n brand VFC was also founded last year, and with both institutions seeing great success from the start and with complementing ethics, the partnership is well-matched. Kale Madrid was founded by Matt Mead who wanted to join a vegan football team and, when he couldn’t find one, started his own. “We won the first league we were put into,” says Mead, “and have since gone up through the leagues. We seem to have found our level now and are challenging good teams every week who have often been playing a lot longer than we have as a team.” The sponsorship with Kale Madrid is another good call for VFC co-founder Matthew…