Vegan Effect

By McDonald, T.   |  Date 28th of December 2020 Yes, we do actually use banana peel in this dish! It may surprise you to know that banana peel can be used in many different dishes, but today I am going to show you how to use banana peel to make a burger.  Before I get started I should mention that in no way will the end product taste like banana provided  you prepare the banana peel correctly.  Neither are the ends used.  

By  McDonald, T.    |  Date 28th of December 2020 In the UK it is a tradition to make New Years resolutions.  This involves identifying things that we need to change about ourselves in order to grow as a person and then completely ignore them.  However, some people do stick to their resolutions because they pick realistic ones and plan it out beforehand.   Another successful tactic is to join in with a group such as #veganuary where lots of people new to veganism or people looking to try it out support each other in person and or online.   Find out more about veganuary here then come back and read how to make it a success. What is a vegan? A vegan is someone that doesn't eat meat or animal products such as dairy.  Neither does a vegan wear anything made from animals. The vegan society define veganism here. Why go vegan? Vegans go vega n for two main reasons: Don't want to harm or exploit the animals. Health. However, a new reason has ...

By McDonald, T.   |  Date 21st of December 2020 Why should a vegan miss out on a jolly good fry up?  Well it turns out you don't have to!  Today's mock meats are numerous and good, so you are bound to find fake sausages and fake bacon that you like.  Here is my interpretation of a Full English Breakfast vegan style. What is in A Vegan All Day Breakfast? Mock bacon Mock sausages or chipolatas Mushrooms  Tomatoes  Avocado Home-made hash browns  The bacon is called 'This is not bacon' by  This.UK.  Notably, these plant based rashers are not just fortified with B12 and iron: they are very tasty!  Obviously, there are other mock bacons on the market, but this is my current favourite.  This.UK mock bacon is completely vegan The chipolatas are from Plant Chef, one of my favourite brands, and made from pea protein amongst other things. They taste great when cooked correctly.   Plant Chef vegan chipolatas Home-made Vegan Hash...

By McDonald, T.   |  Updated 29th of October 2023 Veganism is growing rapidly in popularity in the UK and the rest of the world. In fact, the UK has been the top producer of vegan products in recent years. This growth has been attributed to meat free Monday and veganuary, so with veganuary coming up you might want to give veganism a try.  If you are looking to be a vegan, you will undoubtedly have questions such as how do I start?  What should I look for?  First things first, if you are serious about being a vegan it would be wise to sign up to this blog, so click on the subscribe button and use the labels in the side bar to locate specific topics or you can even use the search bar at the top of this page.  Even if you are reading this long after I wrote it, please note that I keep it updated. Next, you can start to think about what we actually mean by vegan and then look at you whole life. This blog will guide you through the first stages of becoming ...

By McDonald, T.   |  Date 10th of December 2020 Spaghetti and meatballs was one of my favourite meals, so when i found a mock meat to recreate this al time favourite of mine i leaped at the chance!  I am glad this didn't disappoint.  The meat free balls come from Plant Chef from Tesco, but the tomato sauce is mostly home-made.  Severs 1 (Multiple by however many you are catering for) Time : 15 minutes  Ingredients 4 Plant Chef Meat Free Balls 100 g chopped tomatoes  1 tablespoon of salsa  2 tsp vegan pesto 2 tsp of garlic paste 1 tsp of chilli powder salt  pepper 1 tsp of balsamic vinegar 2 tsp of soya sauce Dried spaghetti (Dried is vegan, but fresh is not) Some mixed veg such as peas, carrot, runner beans and sweetcorn Apparatus  Saucepan Frying pan  Spatula  Tongs Method  Pan fry the meat free balls for 12 minutes on a medium heat with a little olive oil.  This will need your constant attention because you will ...

By McDonald, T. | Date 1st of December 2020 Breakfast will never be the same with this delicious treat. You can eat this at any time of the day and it will be both stratifying and filling. The cranberries represent the blood of Christ who is the light in the world, the fruit and nuts represent the fruits of the Holy Spirit and the four seasons. The orange represents the world. 100% vegan. Serves 1 Ingredients 1/2 a cup of Rolled oats 1 cup of soya milk 1 tsp chia seeds Orange segments 1/4 of cinnamon 1/4 of nutmeg 4 Crushed walnuts 10g of pine nuts Steam ginger pieces 10g Cranberries berries 10g Sultanas A sprinkle of vegan chocolate beans 1/2 tsp of vanilla essence Salt to taste 1/2 tsp of sugar Apparatus A jar  A metal spoon  Method Put the 1/2 a cup of oats into the jar with the cranberries, sultanas, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar and the salt. Poor the milk in, add the vanilla essence and give it a good stir. Place in a fridge ov...

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...

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, confectioner...

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 a...

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....