It struck me today that it is December next week. I know it sounds like a cliché, but honestly where has this year gone? But the start of December means that it is time to focus on the end of the year and, most importantly, the Christmas period. Now for a bit of context, I … Continue reading Best Christmas gifts for vegans
Category: Reviews
Book Review: The Goodbye Cat by Hiro Arikawa
Book blurb: Against changing seasons in Japan, seven cats weave their way through their owners' lives. A needy kitten rescued from the recycling bin teaches a new father how to parent his own human baby An elderly cat hatches a plan to pass into the next world as a spirit so that he and his … Continue reading Book Review: The Goodbye Cat by Hiro Arikawa
Yorkshire Soap Company whipped soap watermelon sugar
The winter has really set here in the UK - I think we are even forecast snow next week! - so I am doing my best to hang onto those summer vibes for as long as possible. Which means ensuring that all of my soaps, bath and beauty bits all smell like summer so I … Continue reading Yorkshire Soap Company whipped soap watermelon sugar
Wagamama’s vegan chicken Coconut kare
I might be a little late to the party, but the new Wagamama menu was released recently and I finally managed to get a table at my local branch to have a look at what they have to offer. As usual, Wagamama is still offering vegan meals for around 50% of their menu, and they … Continue reading Wagamama’s vegan chicken Coconut kare
This Isn’t Pork sausages
A new vegan protein product! I feel like it has been one hot minute since a new meat alternative was welcomed onto the market, so I was somewhat disappointed to see that it is just another sausage. However, I have been a fan of the This Isn't brand for a while so I was looking … Continue reading This Isn’t Pork sausages
The Yorkshire Soap Company whipped Soap chocolate orange
Winter is setting in so I am searching for comfort wherever I can get it. I am not made for winter weather and especially in England where it starts getting dark at about 3pm. My usual Seasonal Affective Disorder is very much making a swift return, so I am taking the advice of all the … Continue reading The Yorkshire Soap Company whipped Soap chocolate orange
Best vegan sweets for Halloween
Halloween is fast approaching, and whilst here in the UK halloween is not really celebrated, I am always looking for an excuse to eat lots of candy and watch spooky movies. I am always in the mood for the spooky, the creepy, and the 'spoopy' - this is a new phrase I learnt that apparently … Continue reading Best vegan sweets for Halloween
Krispy Kreme Slimer doughnut
You can tell that we are getting closer to Halloween, as every store is now starting to sell 'spooky' themed items. Including Krispy Kreme doughnuts! And we all know how much I love a new Krispy Kreme doughnut. Their newest offerings are Ghostbusters themed, which I have to admit I didn't see until I was … Continue reading Krispy Kreme Slimer doughnut
Afterschool Cookie Club chocolate cookie
I feel I am very much on a cookie hype at the moment. I have had such strong cravings for cookies lately so am actively seeking them out. Maybe it's something to do with the very cold and rainy weather here in the UK, and I am just craving cosy and comforting food? In any … Continue reading Afterschool Cookie Club chocolate cookie
Crosstown raspberry jam
It was bound to happen at some point, where Crosstown - one of my absolute favourite brands for doughnuts - finally releases a doughnut that could be deemed a dud. Now when I say dud, I simply mean that in comparison to some of the other options out there, this one is just a little … Continue reading Crosstown raspberry jam