Indholdsfortegnelse for August 2021 i Vegan Life

Although it may be raining as I write this, there has been no shortage of warm temperatures and sunshine of late, and it’s got me well and truly in the mood for BBQs — at breakfast time, lunch or dinner, there’s no unsuitable moment to grill in my house! Long gone are the times when we vegans could not indulge like omnivores at a BBQ — there are endless recipes and products in the shops. In fact, it can be quite hard to choose which plant-based burger to go for these days! Hosting a fully vegan BBQ party is endless fun — and our ultimate guide will help you to make the most of it, from what to cook, to being environmentally friendly. Getting invited to a non-vegan BBQ can…

Vegan frozen meal delivery service allplants, have teamed up with plant-based food brand Meatless Farm, to release a limited edition ‘Chicken’ Katsu Curry. The new offering is the ultimate ‘fakeaway’ dish — with a Meatless Farm vegan chicken fillet, white rice, peas, edamame and tangy katsu sauce, it’s filling, sweet and saucy, but made without the nasties frequently found in a typical takeaway meal. The brand says: “We tried eight different types of breaded fillets, but nothing compared to Meatless Farm’s delicious ‘chicken’ piece. The breadcrumb coating is golden like no other… The limited-edition Katsu Curry is low in sugar and saturated fat, it contains 28g of protein per serving, two of your five-a-day and is a source of vitamin C and iron. Can your favourite high street version say…

VEGAN Happy, founded by Lorri Delahunty just a few years ago, is an ethical clothing brand based near Worcester, England. Although a young company, after receiving great demand for their garments overseas, Lorri has recently expanded, taking the business to the USA, where it now also operates in Boston, MA. Lorri tells Vegan Life how the VEGAN Happy journey started: “Our gorgeous beagle, Poppy, had an accident late at night, and as we were recovering from this traumatic experience, I was pre-planning dinner for the next day in my head and suddenly, somehow, a light switch was flicked… How could I be considering taking chicken out of the freezer when I treated another animal with such respect and care, and the chicken so carelessly?” “By the next day, and after…

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With a successful cookbook under her belt and another released this month, Rachel Ama is one to watch for out-of-this-world vegan recipes. Hailing from London, the passionate chef also loves sharing food reviews and beauty tips and tricks across her YouTube and Instagram platforms. We talk to the new mum about her latest book, vegan motherhood and her involvement in plant-based food brand Linda McCartney’s exciting Grow Your Own Initiative. Hi, Rachel! When and why did you fall in love with cooking? I went travelling around South America and road-tripped The States — I ate such a variety of food and flavours that when I came back, I was suddenly obsessed with cooking the food I fell in love with when I was on my travels. And then when I…

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Recipe by Mutti, mutti.co.uk Mutti Chilli Bean Tacos Serves 4 Beans are a great way to boost your iron intake, while also filling you up! These tacos have both black beans and kidney beans in for a double hit. For the chilli beans: • 1 tbsp olive oil• 1 brown onion, finely chopped• 3 cloves garlic, crushed• 800g (1.7 lb) kidney beans, rinsed and drained• 400g (14.1 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained• 600g (1.3 lb) Mutti Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes• 1 tbsp oregano leaves• 1 red chilli, chopped• Pinch of salt To serve: • Soft tacos• Handful of shredded red cabbage• Handful of fresh basil• Handful of coriander• 2 limes 1 Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes…

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This month’s founders: Luke and Rebecca Tonks Nourish Bud Newcastle Upon Tyne Our vegan story Like most, it was a gradual process. Rebecca is lactose intolerant, so we’ve never eaten much dairy, and after ongoing research into the benefits of going plant-based, we cut the rest out too. We’ve both been fully vegan since 2019 — we were travelling the world at the time and discovering stunning different flavours and techniques in vegan cooking. Early inspiration Our passion is health and nutrition. We love a vegan sausage as much as anyone, but for us the beauty of veganism is the potential health benefits. Unprocessed ingredients and quality food are so beneficial for our physical and mental health, and we want to use this passion to really invest in the health…

Fry’s Family Foods Fry’s Fish-Style Fillets are thick and chunky — meaning they are perfect in a sandwich. They are coated in a crispy tempura batter with added flaxseed oil, which makes them high in omega-3. £2.50, iceland.co.uk Moving Mountains With a succulent flaky texture and crunchy golden breadcrumbs, you’d think these Plant-Based Fingers from Moving Mountains were the real deal. £3.60, waitrose.com Squeaky Bean Ready in under six minutes, Squeaky Bean’s Fishless Fingers have added iron and vitamin B12, making them both tasty and nutritious. £2.50, sainsburys.co.uk…

Warning — Shannon’s Instagram page will make you hungry! The 21-year-old’s grid is full of incredibly delicious — but affordable — recipes that everyone can make at home, from sweet treats like Mini S’mores Cheesecakes to savoury main meals like ‘Chicken’ Garlic Noodles. As well as her Instagram, Shannon runs her successful blog (shannonmichelle.co.uk) where she shares even more recipes! Her aim is to show everyone and anyone just how easy it can be to follow a vegan diet, whilst trying to keep all of her recipes as quick and delicious as possible. Follow her on IG @veganshannon…

Next Month’s Star Letter Prize Send your emails and poems to Gemma.Tadman@primeimpact.co.uk to be in with a chance of winning a bundle of goodies from Fry Family Food Co — the family-run makers of delicious plant-based meat-alternatives. The prize includes a number of Fry Family favourites, including their bestselling Chicken-Style Nuggets, Big Fry Burger, Chicken-Style Burgers, Pies, Hot Dogs and Chicken-Style Strips — all available at either Iceland, Tesco or Sainsbury’s. Find out more about Fry’s at fryfamilyfood.com…

Lemon Balm Curry with Linda McCartney’s Vegetarian Chicken Pieces Serves 4 As part of the Grow Your Own initiative to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Linda McCartney Foods, Rachel Ama has whipped up a delicious recipe with herbs and veg you can grow at home. What is the Grow Your Own initiative? Linda McCartney’s pioneering and delicious new initiative aims to get everyone growing, and the brand know the biggest pay-off of growing your own veg is eating it afterwards! So, they’ve teamed up with the dancing, cooking, power-house of vegan inspiration, Rachel Ama, who is offering her culinary creativity to show you an utterly delicious and absolutely meat-free dish with your home-grown veg. How does Rachel use homegrown veg in the recipe? Rachel’s recipe takes inspiration from the community…

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Summer is officially here, and you know what that means… It’s time to get out your grill and cook some delicious food outside! If you are planning on hosting your own BBQ gathering, there are a few things to consider before everyone arrives. The key to any dinner party is preparation. Here are our top tips for hosting the best BBQ possible. Talk to your neighbours When you know the date that you’ve got people coming round, it would be polite to give your neighbours a heads-up. Depending on the crowd you’ve got coming over, noise may not be an issue — but it’s still respectful to prewarn people, especially if there will be smoke from the BBQ (in case they’re planning on putting washing out to dry). If you’re…

Spicy Mexican Bean Burger Serves 6 Spicy Mexican Bean Burgers are not just perfect for a BBQ but also great fake-away. Not only do the patties keep, but it is so welcoming to come home after a day at work, and know that there is something easy to rustle up from the fridge. • 200g (7 oz) kidney beans• 2 tbsp olive oil• 2 medium carrots, grated• 1 onion, diced• 1-inch ginger, grated• 3 tsp cumin, ground• 3 tsp coriander, ground• 1 chipotle or other chilli, chopped• 50g (1.7 oz) flax seeds• 50g (1.7 oz) oats• Oil for frying 1 Soak the kidney beans in water for about 24 hours. Periodically, rinse the beans in fresh water. 2 Pressure cook the beans for 30 minutes. Drain and set to one…

Spiced Jackfruit Fatteh Serves 2 Originating from Syria, this gorgeous dish is a riot of flavours and colours. This take consists of toasted pitta bread nachos topped with smoky spiced jackfruit, a drizzle of creamy tahini sauce and a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts, pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley. For the pitta nachos: • 4 pitta bread, gluten-free if desired• 30ml (1 fl oz) olive oil For the smoky spiced jackfruit: • 2 tbsp olive oil• 2 tins jackfruit, rinsed and trimmed (300g/10.5oz drained weight)• 2 tsp ground cumin• 2 tsp ground coriander• 1 tsp garlic powder• 1 tsp smoked paprika• ½ tsp cayenne For the creamy tahini sauce: • 125g (4.4 oz) plain coconut yoghurt• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped• 80g (2.8 oz) pomegranate seeds• Muhammara red pepper…

Huel is already well known for its powerful vegan protein powders, hot and savoury meals and bars, but now the plant-based company is taking its protein range to the next level. The fitness nutrition brand has added a new protein range to its line-up of nutritionally complete foods — Huel Complete Protein (huel.com). In addition to 20g of protein, 9g EAAs and 5g branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) per 105-calorie serve, Huel Complete Protein contains all 26 essential vitamins and minerals, as well as being a source of fibre, carbs and fats. Huel co-founder and head of sustainable nutrition, James Collier, says: “Launching a protein powder range that also has the added benefits of complete nutrition with all 26 essential vitamins and minerals is a huge milestone for Huel. As…

Say ‘ciao’ to the UK’s first vegan frozen pizza from Dr. Oetker Ristorante (pizzaristorante.co.uk) — the Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza Margherita Pomodori (£3.69). Inspired by Italy, the pizza features Ristorante’s signature thin, crispy crust and tomato sauce, topped with a melted, grated vegan cheese topping, juicy sundried and cherry tomatoes, along with a basil ‘pesto-style’ garnish. According to the brand, their pizza experts have worked hard to rustle up a recipe, testing on a panel of vegans and flexitarians to make sure the pizza’s plant-based formula delivers the perfect balance of soft, melted topping and crispy crust. The new offering has also been certified by The Vegan Society. Dr. Oetker’s newest vegan addition comes at a great time for plant-based pizza — in the last year there have been 42…

Here to bring joy to vegan cheesecake lovers, is The English Cheesecake Company’s newest addition into Waitrose. The delicious new Vegan Smooth Vanilla Cheesecake with Lotus Biscoff Stacker has been developed by popular demand; it features an indulgent layer of Lotus Biscoff spread and crumb, followed by a thick tier of vanilla cheesecake, all atop the brand’s signature crunchy biscuit base. The Biscoff delight is The English Cheesecake Company’s third vegan creation into Waitrose, following the Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Slice, along with the Deliciously Raspberry Cheesecake Slice. Aside from stocking in Waitrose, you’ll also find whole vegan cheesecakes and tray bakes on The English Cheesecake Company’s website, englishcheesecake.com.…

Hi Readers, I remember starting out as a vegetarian and having to explain why I had changed to my meat eater friends and the feeling of being interrogated. I am now beginning my journey as a vegan, and vegetarian friends are now asking me questions about why I do not have honey or eggs from a neighbour. It is good to have debates around the dairy production and the effects on the animal, but please, my vegetarian friends, do not make me have to justify why I have chosen to start my vegan lifestyle. From one animal lover to another. Jo STAR LETTER PRIZE Am I a ‘proper’ grown up? I smiled until my cheeks hurt reading Jake Yapp’s article on making ginger beer. I have ordered all of the…

Each month, send us your questions and we’ll pitch them to those in the know. Whether you’re unsure about the best way to cook tofu, or you need some vegan dating advice, we’ve got your back. Q I really miss gooey cheese on pizza. What are the best vegan brands for melty cheese? We hear you. There are so many excellent vegan cheeses now but not all of them do everything that a dairy cheese will do. Some are great on crackers, others perfect in sandwiches, but this doesn’t mean they will also melt. And some that do melt — such as the amazing Follow Your Heart Gouda — are great for cheese on toast but, being slices, not so great for pizza. We’ve found that some of those that…

Recipe by Amy Lanza, Nourishing Amy, nourishingamy.com Matcha Mango Smoothie Bowl Serves 1 How gorgeous does this smoothie bowl look? It is made with matcha green tea, which is full of antioxidants and gives a wonderful green colouring. • 1 banana, frozen in chunks• 100g (3.5 oz) frozen mango• ½ ripe avocado• 40g (1.4 oz) spinach• 1 tsp matcha green tea powder• 1-2 tbsp plant-based milk, more as needed• Toppings: coconut yoghurt, granola, fruit 1 Place all the smoothie bowl ingredients in the blender and blend until creamy, adding more plant-based milk as needed to reach your desired consistency. If your blender is not as powerful you will need more liquid. 2 Pour into a bowl and serve with your favourite toppings. Blueberry Spinach Smoothie Bowl Serves 1 Blueberries are…

Tell us about Our Remedy Our Remedy is a natural wellness brand with a passion for sustainability and encouraging self-care during our cycle. We believe in happier periods, finding balance and caring for our planet. Our range of CBD wellness oils and adaptogenic teas are lovingly made in the UK, totally vegan and packaged using eco-friendly materials. All of our products have been thoughtfully formulated to bring back balance to the wellness routines of those who menstruate or experience sleep disruption. Plus, for every product sold we donate to Bloody Good Period, the UK’s leading Period Poverty Charity! Why was the brand founded? I’ve been through some fairly serious health issues over the past few years; from finding out I’d never conceive naturally, to doctors finding cancer cells on my…

Plant-based dogs — a topic that causes great passion and debate. With over 30 per cent of livestock destined to become dog and cat food and beef the number one allergen that causes gut inflammation and intolerance in dogs, I understand those not wanting to support the meat industry through dog food. But as vegans, do we not believe in giving sentient beings choice? Are we not striving constantly to stop industries removing that choice from the animals we share this planet with? And where does this leave those of us wanting to transition our dogs? In speaking with several people navigating this canine plant-based journey, I found a wealth of information and tales of great love and inspiration. Ruby Roo Ruby Roo, an 11-year-old cavalier king Charles spaniel with…

The year 2020 had a profound effect on the way we live our lives. From cultivating deeper relationships to learning to appreciate our own company, it was truly a year of self-discovery. However, 2020 also forced us to become more conscious of the way we treat our bodies and minds. The three pillars of wellness — nutrition, exercise and sleep — have always been fundamental to living a healthy life, and COVID-19 definitely amplified their importance. As non-essential businesses were forced to close, we became avid fans of Zoom workouts, got creative in our kitchens and used meditation and rest to recharge. As a result, our eating and workout habits changed, and quality sleep became essential. With so many changes to our daily lives, we contemplate if these new habits…

Copenhagen, Denmark: Researchers granted nearly £7 million to develop new sustainable vegan protein At the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, researchers within the Department of Food Science have won DKK 56 million (nearly £7 million GBP) to work on gaining the intel to create an entirely new category of vegan protein. The grant, which comes from the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s ‘Proteins for Tomorrow’s Food’ programme (one of the largest investments in Denmark for research in food proteins), hopes to aid the researchers’ mission to making an alternative to animal protein. The new protein is being crafted from yellow peas and oats — both crops which are currently produced, in large part, to be fed to farmed animals. Canada: SIMULATE NUGGS vegan chicken nuggets become available across states After finding success…

Not only are Melinda Hegedus’s illustrations eye catching and comical, but they are also fully engaged with activism on every level. With strong messages behind all her works, all eyes that look upon them will become immediately connected, allowing Melinda’s lessons to take hold. We chat to the Hungarian born artist about how she got started, and why her work is so important. Have you always been interested in art and digital illustration? As most kids, I also loved to draw and paint. This kind of creative expression has always been my ‘go-to’ whenever I felt stressed or anxious. Although, I’ve always loved using traditional art materials such as watercolour and acrylics, there was a point in my life when I started traveling more and more, and I quickly had…