Vegan Food & Living

We hope you're as excited as we are about the prospect of an extra bank holiday this June in recognition of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We've just got our fingers crossed the weather holds out so we can make the most of outdoor barbecues (check out the recipes on pages 28, 32 and 66 for inspiration), and afternoon tea in the garden (page 70). But whatever the weather, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to celebrate some classic British cooking by giving traditional UK dishes a vegan twist. Head to page 12 to cook up favourites such as 'fish' and chips, Bakewell tart, Cornish pasties and strawberry trifle. And we challenge anyone not to want to devour Aimee Ryan’s breakfast butty that no doubt caught your eye on our…

Squeaky Bean® launches doner spiced beef and shawarma chicken style kebabs and they’re ready-to-eat If you used to be a lover of the doner or shawarma takeaway classic, these convenient, plant-based versions from Squeaky Bean are going to be a dream come true. They're ready to eat straight from the pack when tossed on a bed of salad, or heat up and serve with pickles in a wrap. Squeaky Bean kebabs are perfect for a midweek meal or to satisfy night-time munchies and what’s more, they are high in protein and low in saturated fat. For lovers of Turkish street food, the Squeaky Bean Doner Spiced Beef Style Kebab (£3), is made with wheat and pea protein, marinated with a popular doner-style seasoning, including garlic, coriander, cumin, ginger and parsley. For…

this vegan city Emma and Laura from thisvegancity.com bring us news of plant-based eating options across the UK TANSY’S PANTRY Location: Church Hollow, Godshill, Ventor PO28 3HH Website: tansyspantry.co.uk Cuisine: Comfort Food Service: Eat in/takeaway Taking to the water for our next vegan find, we're on the Isle of Wight in pretty Godshill. Who doesn’t love the idea of thatched houses, country lanes and beaches – it’s the perfect weekend getaway, right? However, with the additional task of finding vegan food, it’s not always so simple. Fear not, as the IOW is positively brimming with it. Not one, not two, not even three, but four fully plant-based restaurants to choose from. Nestled off a pretty country lane, in a picture-perfect courtyard, is Tansy’s Pantry. With its arch-like doors, vaulted ceiling and stained glass, you could almost mistake it…

Vegan street food restaurant Biff’s is going mainstream after launching its Biff’s Plant Shack range into Waitrose. The hero product in the range, Crispy Fried Jackfruit Wingz (£4.50), contain what is believed to be the world’s first vegan chicken wing with a ‘bone’. Using a sugarcane spear to create a realistic imitation, it delivers a wing-eating experience in all its gratifyingly hands-on glory – without the meat! Packed with bold flavours and inspired by their vibrant roots, the Biff’s Plant Shack range focuses on creative, plant-based comfort food that’s as easy as it is delicious. “Using a sugarcane spear to create a realistic imitation, it delivers a wing-eating experience.” Other products in the range include Biff’s signature Crispy Fried Jackfruit Burgers (£4.50), Smoky Chilli Cheeze Waffle Fries (£3.95), Banging Bhaji Loaded Fries…

This summer, I am excited to announce the launch of our two new guides for vegan children. We’ve seen a huge increase in the number of children being raised vegan and have received lots of enquires from inquisitive parents wanting to learn more about vegan nutrition for children. So here you have it, all you need to know about raising vegan children! Vegan New Parents' Guide Thinking of raising your family vegan? Don’t know where to start with first foods, baby-led weaning and beyond? Look no further than The Vegan New Parents’ Guide from Viva! Offering nutritional advice and healthy food ideas for pregnancy, breast feeding and early years, our new guide reveals how to provide you and your growing baby with the best start in life. This book will give you confidence…

Primula has launched Primula Perfectly Plant. Working closely with vegan and flexitarian consumers, the brand has developed the flavour to offer the same strong taste credentials as its original cheese, and produced it in a fully recyclable tube. It is available in selected Morrisons stores nationwide, at an RRP of £1.60, which aligns with the price of its dairy range. Its incredibly creamy texture is perfect for dairyfree ‘cheesy’ chips, epic plant-based burgers or creamy risotto. Community continues to be at the heart of everything for Primula, and that’s why all profits from Primula support good causes close to home and worldwide. By reducing its impact on the planet with the introduction of Primula Perfectly Plant and its fully recyclable tube, it hopes to have taken another small step to protect…