To Pret or not to Pret
I have ummed and arred about writing this post a fair bit! However, I think it's better that you're aware and empowered, rather than, unaware and disappointed as a result.
Read MoreEdelji
I came across Shahnaz on Twitter and was excited to realise that she designs and makes vegan clothes. I knew you'd want to know about her business, Edelji, so I asked her to tell you all about her journey and here it is!
Read MoreTitbits Vegan Catering
Suraj and I went to Brighton a few months ago and we were fortunate enough to be there when The Gourmet Girls had their once a week pop up. We had an amazing meal and that's how I found out Titbits Catering. They manage, host and cater for the weekly pop-ups!
If I can do anything to share news about vegan businesses with you, I will! Therefore, I'll leave you with Paula who will tell you all about Titbits.
Read MoreRecipe: Vegan Basil Pesto with a twist
I fancied making some pesto myself, rather than, relying on the ready-made stuff. So I had a look at a few recipes and got creative.
Read MoreCocoafeliz
I saw the range of chocolates that are made by Cocoafeliz when I attended VegFestUK. What a sight! My eyes didn't know where to look and I was bursting with excitement re the range of chocolates that they made! I had to make sure you knew about them too, so you'll find an interview style post with them below.
Read MoreRecipe: Palak Paneer with Jeera Rice Veganised
I have often heard vegetarians say that they would miss paneer if they shifted to a vegan diet. Before I went vegan I enjoyed dishes like chilli paneer, but it was more about the flavour, rather than, the paneer itself.
Recently, a few of us went away for the weekend. We hired a self-catering venue so that we could enjoy cooking and eating together. One of the dishes we made was similar to this. I thought it was yummy, but what really stuck in my mind; was one of our friends who didn't believe that it was vegan. She insisted that someone must have brought it with them or that we had made it with paneer! She had to hear it four times from two different people before she accepted it. She thought it was delicious!
With that in mind, I made it again to get the recipe right for 2 people, rather than, the 16 we made it for when we went away.
Read MoreDining out: Redemption Bar
Choosing where to eat when meeting up with the family
My hubby and I had planned to meet up with my cousin who doesn't live too far from Holborn. He is a vegetarian so choosing where to eat would be a treat! We'd get to search for veggie restaurants that had vegan options and support a small business at the same time! I love supporting non-chains!
Suraj came across a pop-up called Redemption Bar. It is London’s first alcohol free bar movement, which is designed to allow customers to enjoy themselves without enduring any negative effects of drinking alcohol.
Read MoreRecipe: Kale, Spinach and rocket Cannelloni
I wanted some comfort food which was full of greens, so I looked up a few recipes and then merged them to create this recipe. The creation was vegan kale, spinach and rocket cannelloni.
The V Angle: a vegan and ethically sourced fashion label
I love supporting businesses which has compassion running through their veins, so I was chuffed to find out about The V Angle! They don't 'just' sell vegan things, but they also care about the workers, their wage and so on. It's an ethical and compassionate one stop shop for different types of clothes and fashion accessories. Below, Sara Simione will tell you more about the business, the owner, who they serve and more.
Read MoreMarchpane and Medlar
I don't remember how I came across Marchpane and Medlar now, but putting this post together has moved me heaps!
Jenny explains why the company was created, she talks about her 'mission', her passion, her activities, how she's changed for the better and how aligned and established her beliefs are! I am so chuffed that Plant Shift is able to feature this post and share Jenny's journey.
Read MoreSuccessful endurance cycling on a vegan diet!
I've heard lots of people say that the human body needs meat and animal products in order to perform well in sports activities. This is hard for me to comment on myself because I'm not very sporty. I never have been! So I was chuffed when I connected with Dhiren. He refers to himself as a plant-powered road and cross country endurance cyclist. I wanted to find out how eating vegan impacted his progress, (if at all), and then share this with you! I'll leave you with Dhiren and trust that you'll be inspired by what he has shared.
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