Monthly Archives: February 2014

Breakfast was lovely

Posted on February 28, 2014 by fatgayvegan

So much has been going on since I returned home from Mexico City. It has been a whirlwind of activity. But certainly one of the highlights for me since arriving back in the UK was hosting the mammoth London Vegan Breakfast … Continue reading →

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Taco flavoured kisses

Posted on February 26, 2014 by fatgayvegan

I have left Mexico behind (for now) but vegan versions of the cuisine are alive and well in our London apartment. Josh conjured up this gorgeous dish you see below, reminiscent of a meal we gobbled in an organic restaurant … Continue reading →

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Beer is the future of city living

Posted on February 25, 2014 by fatgayvegan

I was out and about in London tonight, drinking beer and laughing at drunk people (yes, it turned out to be a mirror), when a thought crossed my mind. Had I confirmed the date for the 2014 London Vegan Beer … Continue reading →

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Made in Hackney

Posted on February 24, 2014 by fatgayvegan

Every single day seems to bring another plea for donations. Crowdfunding has become the go-to way to pay the bills for everything from home baking enterprises to fully-realised restaurants. The seemingly never ending requests for money can get a bit … Continue reading →

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Get looser

Posted on February 23, 2014 by fatgayvegan

Whenever I tell people I am going to Mexico or I say Mexico is the best or I proclaim that I wanna live in Mexico City, they more often than not say the same thing. They say, “It isn’t very … Continue reading →

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On demand

Posted on February 22, 2014 by fatgayvegan

I used to think I knew what my favourite pastime was… and then I got an email from vegan sweet food producer Scoff asking if I would like to sample their creations. Now my favourite pastime is eating Scoff treats. Based in Brixton, this … Continue reading →

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Life after Saf

Posted on February 21, 2014 by fatgayvegan

If you have walked past the empty interior of Saf inside Whole Foods Market Kensington this week, you would not have been able to miss the following sign. I got a little bit excited by this visual announcement, dreaming of the possibilities. Could it … Continue reading →

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Post Saf

Posted on February 19, 2014 by fatgayvegan

We are living in a post-Saf Restaurant & Bar world. It is a tough fact to face, but it’s the truth. London lost one of its finest vegan eateries and London Vegan Drinks lost a dependable source of pre-drinking dinner. Attendees to London Vegan … Continue reading →

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Spread ’em

Posted on February 18, 2014 by fatgayvegan

Here is a super quick vegan product update for you. I have just discovered Marks and Spencer sell their own brand of vegan margarine. It is terrific to see the spread (I’m so funny!) of vegan versions of everyday grocery items. More … Continue reading →

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Más falafel

Posted on February 17, 2014 by fatgayvegan

I often get asked (by people aware of my love for the city) how easy it is to source vegan food in Mexico City. I usually answer that it is easy if you know where to look, which doesn’t help … Continue reading →

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