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Vegan Pasties

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By McDonald, T. | Date 25th of November 2021 Sometimes only a pasty will do.  For it to be satisfying, it will need a great light flaky pastry and a tasty filling.  In our case it will need to be 100% vegan too! These pasties are 100% vegan, but which one is the best? Ginsters Vegan Pasties Ginsters have two great options to choose from that I have seen. One is a Moroccan vegetable pasty and the other is a Quorn one.  First, i will examine the Quorn pasty.  To be honest, i was not looking forward to this one, but once i tried it i loved it.  I was impressed by the way it tasted just like a meat pasty.  I loved the white pepper spicy taste and the filling.  Much better than i expected.  Ginsters Vegan Quorn Pasty Next the Moroccan vegetables pasty.  This was fantastic and I loved every bit of it. This is something that i will have again in the future because the pastry was amazing and the filling was spicy and fun to eat.  What a great pasty! Fry's Pasty As far as I am aware, Fry

Best Vegan Food Shops

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By McDonald, T.   |  Date 23th of November 2020 In the beginning there was no plastic.  Although some of these stores still have a lot of plastic, many of the goods are plastic free and vegan.  Take the time to look at the goods and be sure about what you are buying before you buy it.  If you are still not sure about some items, read my reviews and watch my videos on what i thought about the goods.   Alternative stores Has many different brands and a good range of foods including chilled and frozen goods.  At current they also sell shoes although the men's range is very limited.  On a positive note, they have some really great washing powder for very reasonable prices! Yay!  If you like chocolates and sweets, you will have plenty of choice.  Boxes of vegan chocolates and single bars are available.  Furthermore, things like polish and toiletries are also available. Vegan Store This has a great range of ready meals, confectionery and toiletries.  The ready meals are cans of curry an

Horseradish Vegetable Zoodles (Vegan)

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By McDonald, T.   |  Date 20th of November 2020 Prepare yourself for something that little bit different. If you want to lower the carbs in your diet, swapping noodles for spiralized courgette great. The name zoodles is from a combination of the words noodles and zucchini, which is another word for courgette. You will never think about a courgette in the same way again! Yes, zoodles and zoghetti are that good. It is worth noting, the red veg in this dish make it suitable for Pentecost. The eager vegetables are packed in like the people for the festival when Peter preached to them after receiving the Holy Spirit in the upper room with Mary and the others.  100% Vegan. Ingredients Sweet red pepper (Sliced) Red onion (chopped) Red Chilli (chopped) Carrot (cut into long strips)  1/4 Yellow bell pepper  1/2 a small courgette (zucchini) Quorn pieces 1 tsp Paprika Garlic granules 1/2 tsp Garlic paste 1/2 tsp Turmeric 1 Tablespoon Horseradish sauce (Note that not all horseradish sauce is

Vegan B12 Bomber Breakfast

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By McDonald, T.   |  Date 14th of November 2020 If you have been a vegan for any amount of time, you will know that getting enough B12 is essential! This breakfast will not only satisfy your hunger it will give you a big hit of B12.  Despite the lack of meat, there is no lack of flavour in this amazing meal to start the day.   What is in it? Mock sausages  This.UK mock bacon Fried potato patty Fried Cabbage with seasoning  Where is the B12? Note not only is This.UK mock bacon fortified with B12, so is the nutritional yeast that is mixed into the mash potato patty.  In addition, the yeast extract on the toast is also fortified with B12.  For extra B12, have it with a glass of vegan milk.  This.UK mock bacon is fortified with B12 Yeast extract is fortified with B12 With this kind of breakfast you can't go wrong.  However, I have learned that it is better to shred the cabbage and fry it rather than frying a big chunk of cabbage.  I hope you liked this blog.  Please leave a comment a

New Year Food Ideas

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By McDonald, T.   |  Date 10th of November 2020 This time of year needs a great list of food and recipe ideas to choose from.  In the past it has been traditional to have meat dishes; however, veganism is more common these days.  So, if you are a vegan or have vegans to cater or, don't worry, I have included vegan options to the menu. Apples and honey or maple syrup (Vegan if you use maple syrup) Pomegranate carrots and leaks (Vegan) Challah and honey Brisket roast dinner Fish with the head still on Roasted cabbage with potatoes (Vegan) Brisket in tomato sauce with pasta Mediterranean butter beans with pasta  (Vegan) Seven veg couscous (Vegan) Beetroot and leak (Vegan) Honey cake Fruit cake Apples and honey or maple syrup  This makes a great little snack or appetiser during the festival.  Cut the apple into strips and dip into the honey or maple syrup if you are a vegan.    The fun doesn't stop there!  You can chop some apple up and have it with chopped dates, pomegranate and

Chilli Con Frijoles (Vegan)

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By McDonald, T.   |  Date 4th of November 2020 Chilli Con Frijoles is a vegan Chilli Con Carne.  This simple but tasty meal is delicious and ready in minutes.  I topped mine with a sprinkling of nutritional yeast, which made all the difference. Time : 15-20 minutes Severs 1  All recipes are for one person so it is easy for you to plan out.  For instance, if there are 4 of you just multiple all ingredients by 4.  Ingredients 1/4 cup of basmati rice  100g of chopped tomatoes 100g of red kidney beans 1/8 cup of black turtle beans 1/8 cup of red split lentils   2 chopped garlic cloves 1/8 cup of frozen sweetcorn, carrots and peas  2 Mushrooms 2 cloves of chopped garlic  Black pepper 1 tsp of soya sauce  1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper   1/2 tsp of chilli powder 1 tablespoon of salsa 1 tsp of maple syrup Apparatus Bowl for soaking the beans and lentils  2 Saucepans Strainer  Wooden spoon Method  Soak the turtle beans and lentils overnight if you are using dried varieties.  Put everything in one

Best Vegan Websites

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By McDonald, T.   |  Date 2nd of November 2020 If you are looking for that special present for someone or even just yourself, take a look at these sites. All the sites in the blog have vegan and plastic free products and some even sell some food. All sites, however, are mainly about the bathroom and kitchen.  Although each site is similar and provides similar products and brand names, all are a little different.  All sites do gift packs and have a good selection of men's toiletries. Being vegan and going plastic free has never been so easy. Enviroli   What does it sell? Eco-friendly and plastic free products. Sells a reasonable range of goods for a new or experienced vegan form a range of different brands. Vegan toiletries. Bathroom stuff.  Kitchen stuff. Home Baby things. Pets stuff.  This is perhaps my favourite in that I have used it many times and it has my washing detergent which is TruEarth.  I found great gifts for people at this site. Animal Aid    What does it sell? Anima