These wickedly tasty vegan apple cinnamon cupcakes are made with applesauce and chopped apples which is a lovely combination when paired with cinnamon. Topped with caramel buttercream with a drizzle of caramel sauce and you’ve a rich, truly indulgent cake. Vegan apple cinnamon cupcakes By Ali White (www.allergymums.co.uk) Makes 12 | Prep 25 […]
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H&M add vegan makeup brushes to their cruelty free product range
H&M already have an extensive line of cruelty-free cosmetics with more than 700 products. Now, they’ve announced that they’re adding a range of affordable vegan makeup brushes to their line too… In a statement about this decision, H&M explained, “We will phase out all animal hair used in our Beauty tools and brushes by 2017. There […]
Caribbean food truck brings vegan ‘Ital’ eating to the forefront
A vegan pop-up Caribbean food truck in Liverpool, Ital Fresh, run by two Rastafarian vegans is making it their mission to spread the vegan, Ital and Rastafarian message… Jamaican food, for many people, is probably synonymous with jerk chicken, goat curries, salt fish, tilapia and loads of other such meaty staples. However many Rastafarians actually follow a strict vegan […]
Over 1,000 dairy farms close in UK in 3 years
The number of people in the UK following a vegan or plant-based diet continues to rise, and with more and more people opting for dairy-free alternatives. And with the dairy-free industry showing no signs of slowing down, and prices of milk plummeting, dairy farmers have been feeling the strain, with 1 in 10 closing in the […]
Leonardo Di Caprio Works with Hindu Nationalist Group to Ban Beef
Leonardo Di Caprio has joined forces with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a Hindu nationalist group to ban beef. The Chief of RSS, Mohan Bhagwat is on track to take the campaign to ban the consumption of beef an international to an platform by organising a massive rally in the UK with more than ten thousand Hindus attending, and the movie […]
‘Butter’ Eggplant Curry
This comforting bowl is essentially a vegan version of butter chicken, and if you’re feeling fancy you can use seitan pieces or tofu as a replacement for the aubergine/eggplant if you wish, or even cooked sweet potatoes. The sauce is rich and creamy and would be heavenly paired with vegan naan breads. ‘Butter’ Eggplant Curry By Alexander Willow-Harvey (www.invegetableswetrust.com) GF DF […]
Pret A Manger consider opening more stores after success of ‘Veggie Pret’
Pret A Manger has embraced the recent shift towards vegetarian and vegan diets, and has successfully trialled its first meat-free store in the centre of London. The pop-up was such a success that bosses are keen to open more across the country. 2015 was the year that veganism really hit the ‘mainstream’, and with over half a million people […]
Bailey’s Discover New ‘Almande’ Drink Isn’t Vegan
Bailey’s discover their new dairy-free almond milk based drink, Almande, is not vegan, but the company say they are working quickly to get that fixed… In May, we brought you the news that Bailey’s had announced the launch of their gluten and dairy-free almond milk-based drink, Almande, new which was instantly picked up by the vegan community, who […]
40 Sweet & Savoury Vegan Avocado Recipes
Britain is reportedly experiencing an “avocado boom“, due to increased celebrity endorsements, a growing awareness of its health benefits, and even due to lower costs for the fruit in supermarkets. So let’s make the most of these wonderful, smooth and creamy fruits with 40 delicious sweet and savoury avocado recipes! Savoury Dishes 1. Mediterranean Grilled Avocado […]
Baileys Launches Dairy-Free Almond Milk Liqueur
Baileys, the makers of the most popular cream-based liqueurs, have announced that they have added a dairy-free, almond milk based liqueur to their product range. The new drink, which is named “Almande,” is made from sweet almond oil, almond essence , cane sugar, purified water, and vanilla. Baileys bills the new product as a light tasting spirit, […]