Vegan Food & Living March 2022

Whenever we run a survey asking about your favourite cuisine, the overwhelming response is always Italian. And to be honest, we don’t blame you – it’s top of our list too. There’s just something so enticing and flavoursome about the vegan take on the Mediterranean diet and the way it incorporates fresh ingredients in a comforting yet effortless way. When we’re in a hurry, pasta is our go-to for a quick meal requiring just a few ingredients, but no matter how simple we make it, it somehow always tastes amazing. On a cold day when we just want comfort food, nothing can beat risotto. And when we’re feeling a little more playful, the process of making our own pizzas reignites a child-like sense of excitement within us. Don’t even get us…

Morrisons launches new Plant Revolution range Morrisons has upped its vegan game with the launch of its new Plant Revolution range, which features 50 vegan products. As prices start at £1, it’s perfect for those on a budget too. The range includes everything from fresh ready meals to starters, on-the-go sandwich options and sweet treats, all aimed at making it easier for people to adopt a plant-based diet. The range includes Caramelised Onion and Arancini Bites (£2.50), No Duck Pancakes (£3.50), Beefless Wellington (£3), No Chorizo Sausages (£3), staples like frozen Herby Sausages (£1.49) and frozen Chicken Style Pieces (£1.49), and even accompaniments such as Garlic & Herb Dip (£1.19) and Caesar Dressing (£1.25). We particularly love the No Chick’n Tikka Masala (£3.50). Emily Bell, Plant Revolution Brand Manager at Morrisons,…

Location: 37A South Methven Street, Perth PH1 5NU Website: 269vegan.co.uk Cuisine: Brunch Service: Eat in/takeaway Meet Judit, restaurant entrepreneur and compassionate vegan. Once upon a time it could be said both Perth and nearby Dunfermline were lacking in plant-based options, but not any more. 269 Vegan may have been the brainchild of Judit’s husband, but she is the muscle behind it. For those that don’t know, ‘269’ has meaningful connotations among some in the vegan community – a reminder of a bull calf tagged 269, rescued days before slaughter in Tel Aviv. This triggered animal welfare protests in both Israel and the UK, highlighting the cruelty humans so easily turn a blind eye to. The world is a complicated place and some of us are more sensitive to its ways than others. It’s why 269’s…

If you’re a fan of nutrition shakes, you’ll want to check out Dare’s new range – an all-in-one blend of seeds, superfoods, herbs, phytonutrients, pre- and probiotics and all 26 essential vitamins and minerals. Each serving is dosed at the right levels for a perfect balance of complete protein, essential fats, omega-3, slow-releasing complex carbs and fibre for a motivating all-purpose shake. In addition to its benefits, the motivational shake also tastes more like a treat, with flavours such as Cocoa & Peanut Butter, Cocoa Vanilla Frosting and Black Forest Gateau. They are very versatile and can be mixed in a shaker on the go, blended with your favourite ingredients or even used to supercharge your baking and morning porridge. Head to daremotivation.com for 20% off with code AWESOME20, plus a free…

Hogwood: A Modern Horror Story is coming to Netflix On 1st April 2022 the film that the meat industry doesn't want you to see, Hogwood: a modern horror story, comes to Netflix UK & Europe. Presented by Jerome Flynn (Game of Thrones), the film exposes the dark truth behind the claims that the UK has the highest animal welfare standards in the world. It is a journey right into the heart of modern factory farming and beyond, to the devastating consequences it has for the future of humankind. To celebrate the launch, the documentary will premier in Leicester Square, London, on April 1st and we will have a Piers Morgan lookalike handing out vegan sausage rolls from 3pm onwards. Netflix will enable us to reach unprecedented numbers of viewers and help the public see…

A ground-breaking innovation launched in the UK this January in the form of Greenforce’s powder-to-meat products. The ‘Easy Mixes’ consist of high-quality pea protein, to which only water needs to be added to form a burger, meatball, mince or other popular food types. Greenforce is aiming to offer the most sustainable plant-based meat in the world – as the powder form allows a long shelf life, the products do not require a cooling chain and food waste is reduced as you can cook however much you want and save the rest of the powder for future meals. The mixes are available to buy at uk.greenforce.com and cost £4.99 for a packet that will make six burgers, meatballs, or 15 bratwurst-style sausages.…