Further to my original post, The European Parliament has indeed voted to ban the use of traditional meat names - including ‘steak’ and ‘burger’ - to describe plant-based alternatives. Members of the conservative EPP (European People’s Party) group supported the move, arguing that using meat and dairy terminology for vegan-friendly counterparts is “misleading for the … Continue reading UPDATE – Is the European Union planning to ban widely-used ‘meaty names’ for plant-based food?
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Winter Bird Survey looking for volunteers
The British Trust for Ornithologists (BTO) is the self-proclaimed 'go-to organisation for information on the UK's birds'. The heart of BTO focuses on three key areas: birds, science, people. They work to secure a better future for birds and nature, using science, monitoring and data to inform good environmental decisions, inspiring others with the wonder … Continue reading Winter Bird Survey looking for volunteers
Is the European Union planning to ban widely-used ‘meaty names’ for plant-based food?
In 2020, the European Union (EU) put forward proposals to ban the use of 'meaty names' - such as 'sausages', 'burgers' and 'like-chicken' - on labels for plant based food products. These proposals were quickly dismissed, however it appears that the EU has tried again! Two competing sets of planned restrictions which are currently being … Continue reading Is the European Union planning to ban widely-used ‘meaty names’ for plant-based food?
PSA: Lush Snow Fairy returns
We haven't had Halloween yet and the shops are already starting to prepare for Christmas. The only plus side to this, is that Lush have released their Snow Fairy range! This is my favourite range, because it smells like candy: Like candy floss and parma violets and Love Heart candies. I never get tired of … Continue reading PSA: Lush Snow Fairy returns
UN High Seas Treaty formally ratified
The High Seas Treaty will come into force in January 2026! The Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (also known as the agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction or 'BBNJ') was created to implement … Continue reading UN High Seas Treaty formally ratified
PSA: Pumpkin Spice season has returned!
The return of the pumpkin spice flavouring is my signal that Autumn has finally hit in the UK. Unfortunately our weather is far too unpredictable all year round to really signal any changes to the seasons, so I go by what flavour is the most popular amongst all of the coffee shops and restaurants. I … Continue reading PSA: Pumpkin Spice season has returned!
PSA: Greggs’ vegan steak bake has returned!
The steak bake has returned! Oddly, it is now called the vegan lattice, and I don't know why. My guess is they don't call it a 'steak' bake because non-vegans got annoyed about a vegan product being named something that it isn't. Regardless of what it is called, I love it and am super excited … Continue reading PSA: Greggs’ vegan steak bake has returned!
I have finally set up a social media page!
Naturally I am very late to this party, but I finally decided to take the plunge and to just create an Instagram account for this blog. It is still very early stages, but it has been quite fun to create shorter form content and to share a bit more of my day that way. https://www.instagram.com/taylortalksvegan?igsh=MW82M2d4OHFhaDZmbA== … Continue reading I have finally set up a social media page!
Movie Review: Ocean by David Attenborough
Movie synopsis from the official website: OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences … Continue reading Movie Review: Ocean by David Attenborough
Vegan Nutella has landed!!
I finally found it! So far I have only been able to find it in Sainsbury's, but my hope is that it will soon spread wider and become more widely available. As expected, you cannot tell the difference between the vegan version and the dairy version. This chocolate spread is rich and creamy, and has … Continue reading Vegan Nutella has landed!!
Taylor Talks Vegan 