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Recipe boxes have become a huge business in the last few years, so it seemed a good time to do a vegan recipe box review. These meal kit suppliers claim […]

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Did you know that the tattoos, and the process by which they are created, are not naturally vegan-friendly?! Yeah, unfortunately animal by-products manage to find their way into every stage […]

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tried & tested: perfect vegan pancakes

5 March 2019 | By Cassell

So it’s that time of year again, Pancake Day! Technically, Shrove Tuesday marking the beginning of Lent, but I don’t think too many people are acknowledging that when throwing flour […]

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Ok, I’m usually up to speed on developments in the vegan world, so I’m not sure how this managed to escape me for so long… You probably already know but […]

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5 amazing vegan cork ‘leather’ bags

1 March 2019 | By Cassell

Sooooo I have a small confession to make.  For my recent post, “Why I’m No Nonsense on Non-Vegan Clothes“, I discovered exciting new fabrics now emerging to replace those that […]

eating in food & drink girls' night in occasions

My best friend, H, is coming over in a few days for a girls’ night in, so what do I make for a fun, simple, but still slightly impressive, meal?!  […]

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why i’m no nonsense on non-vegan clothes

26 February 2019 | By Cassell

I write about why I avoid leather, wool, suede, cashmere and all other animal derived textiles at “What Vegans Don’t Wear”.  Be sure to check it out if you haven’t […]

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what vegans don’t wear

25 February 2019 | By Cassell

Well obviously vegans wear clothes, shoes and accessories like any other person!  Buuuut, the choices vegans make are heavily influenced by concerns about how animals have been used, harmed or […]

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9 tips for a cruelty-free spring clean

24 February 2019 | By Cassell

It’s nearly March, so many of you may be planning a full on spring clean of your home soon.  Personally, I’m not very good at keeping on top of the […]

travel vegan101

choosing a vegan holiday destination

21 February 2019 | By Cassell

If you are anything like me and love your food, then knowing that you’ll have plenty of decent places to eat is central to enjoying your holiday.  It’s really no […]

travel vegan101

everything travelling vegans need to know

21 February 2019 | By Cassell

aka the ultimate list of travel tips for vegan travellers! It’s easy to forget how good we have it in the UK, as each year, more products and services appear […]

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essential translations for vegan travel

19 February 2019 | By Cassell

Are you planning to go abroad but don’t speak the local language? Worried that you might have problems ordering or buying vegan food as a result?  Never fear; I have […]

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vegan & veggie green wednesdays at yo! sushi

17 February 2019 | By Cassell

Welcome to the first of our Vegan High Street series, where we explore the best, and the bad, of the big restaurants, stores and other chains that grace our high […]

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a vegan valentine’s guide – part 2

12 February 2019 | By Cassell

In Part 2 this section we will dive into some ideas for alternative gifts. perhaps you aren’t into the typical chocolates and flowers and want to get something out of […]

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a vegan valentine’s guide – part 1

12 February 2019 | By Cassell

Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is a great time to celebrate the special someone in your life.  Also, like it or loathe it that the nature of Valentine’s […]
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