In order to raise awareness of the plight of pigs reared in Britain’s factory farms, an animal rights activist is currently spending 21 days inside a farrowing crate in Trafalgar Square, in Central London. At the time of writing this post, she is currently on Day 7, and you can follow her journey on her … Continue reading Activist spending 21 days inside a farrowing crate in Central London
Category: Reviews
Pokemon doughnuts from Krispy Kreme: A lesson learned
I was so excited to try these new Pokemon doughnuts from Krispy Kreme. However when I posted a picture on my Instagram, Krispy Kreme actually commented to inform me that these doughtnuts are not actually vegan friendly. I had checked the ingredients but as Kirspy Kreme also use vegan friendly sprinkles in some of their … Continue reading Pokemon doughnuts from Krispy Kreme: A lesson learned
I have grown fruit!
With the recent (multiple) heatwaves here in the UK, I was just hoping for my plants in the garden to survive. I did not imagine that they would actually grow anything, so I am VERY excited that my raspberry plant and my strawberry plant has actually produced fruit! Look at the size of them! My … Continue reading I have grown fruit!
Animal cruelty labels on food
I have seen this topic pop up again online and would love to know what people think about this. Food labelling is a major talking point at the moment, most notably with ensuring that the food labels accurately detail how the food was made. Campaigners for years have been asking for animal cruelty labels to … Continue reading Animal cruelty labels on food
Vegan kitchen must haves
What is the best purchase you have ever made? Vegan cooking can be complicated, but it can also be very simple if you have the right tools. Whilst I wouls never claim to be an incredible cook, I am someone who works a full time job and still wants to cook home made as much … Continue reading Vegan kitchen must haves
Vegan sour patch kids released!
Sourpatch kids were one of my favourite sweets pre-veganism, but here in the UK they are not acccidentally vegan the way they are in the USA. They have released some fun alternatives, but none have been the actual 'kids' - or at least the little humaoid candy shapes that Sour Patch kids are iconic for. … Continue reading Vegan sour patch kids released!
Monster Islands candies from Sainsbury’s
I think I have found my new favourite candy range. I have slowly been trying the various different options from Sainsbury's, as my local store rarely has more than 2 options available. But I am now certain I will pick these up anytime I need a sweet treat because they are just too good! These … Continue reading Monster Islands candies from Sainsbury’s
Italiam Green Bakery caramelle salato brioche
These were an odd find in my local Home Sence store, but they were labelled as vegan and therefore I felt the need to at least try them. I had thought they would be a good breakfast option for days I am in the office for work, as they are individually wrapped and seem like … Continue reading Italiam Green Bakery caramelle salato brioche
Vegan chorizo is still chorizo
One of the biggest debates within the vegan vs non-vegan debate has been the use of language when it comes to food. For whatever reason, meat eaters get very annoyed about vegans naming plant based alternatives the same name as meat products. 'Sausages' cannot be sausages if they are vegan, and 'burgers' can only refer … Continue reading Vegan chorizo is still chorizo
Should there be tighter restrictions on rabbit ownership?
Labour MP Mike Hedges believes so. At a recent parliament meeting at the Welsh Senedd, he called for a wide range of changes to current animal welfare rules, including proposing rules that restrict who can own rabbits moving forward. Part of the proposal includes prospective rabbit owners to compelte a short course that properly advises … Continue reading Should there be tighter restrictions on rabbit ownership?
Taylor Talks Vegan 