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Satin is the luxurious-feeling fabric that seems to dominate the fashion world every year or so — but is it vegan? Read on for your question answered.

Looking for falsies and want yours to be vegan-friendly? We’ve got you. Here’s a roundup of our favourite brands, whether you need full faux mink sets or individual lashes. 

Fleece is an essential in colder months and makes for a handy jacket or jumper when exploring the great outdoors. But what actually is it, and is it vegan? Read on for your questions answered.

Looking to meal prep consistently and want to reduce your food waste? Follow these steps to rustle up vegan dishes that can last longer in the freezer. 

5 Freezer-Friendly Vegan Meal Prep Recipes

Mint is a key ingredient in many delicious concoctions, used in everything from vibrant salad to the classic Summery jug of Pimms we dive into as soon as the first rays of sun appear. But what are the benefits of the herb? 

It’s important to stay hydrated — especially as summers in the UK continue to get hotter. Here are our favourite water bottles that will help you stay hydrated and sustainable. 

Move over Biscoff iced coffee, there’s a new drink that the internet is loving this summer. 

What Is Tiktok’s Latest Trend, Creamy Lemonade?

It doesn’t matter how many years pass — we’re always caught by surprise by the return of a great British heatwave. Here are the four mistakes we make in the face of the hot weather — and how to avoid making the mistakes again. 

4 Mistakes Brits Make During A Heatwave (And How To Avoid Them)

Tarte is the go-to makeup brand for many looking for soft glam looks, but is it vegan-friendly and cruelty-free? Read on for your questions answered.

Welcome to your weekly dose of the best vegan stories from across the globe. AKA, your ultimate feel-good foodie news.

Your Vegan Weekly News Roundup – 23.07.21

Sure is a go-to for many when looking for a deodorant, but is vegan-friendly and also cruelty-free? Read on for what you need to know. 

Planning a big event and in need of some vegan recipes for a buffet? Our collection of crowd-pleasing dishes are sure to wow your guests, whatever the occasion. Just up the quantities to serve more people, and the perfect vegan buffet has been created. 

Have you been wondering if one of your favourite Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning actors is vegan? Well, you’ve come to the right place – keep reading to learn more about Natalie Portman and if she’s still vegan.

Have you been wondering which of your favourite Harry Potter actors follow a vegan diet? Keep reading to find out if you can add Evanna Lynch to the list. 

In today’s edition of which Game Of Thrones actors are vegan, we’ve put the spotlight on Peter Dinklage. Keep reading to find out more about his diet. 

Substituting ingredients in free-from cakes can prove tricky in terms of flavour and texture, but not least of all the food science that means your cake will rise, bake and stay together. Could courgette cakes be the answer? 

Everything You Need To Know About Vegan Courgette Cakes

If you’re based near Leeds, West Yorkshire, then buckle in for a tasty plant-based ride and keep reading to find out more.

Have you been wondering if your favourite American singer and flautist is also a vegan? Well, you’ve come to the right place, so keep reading to find out all you need to know. 

McDonald’s To Offer Reusable Coffee Cups

If you’ve been wanting to learn more about one of your favourite personalities, Fearne Cotton, then you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to discover more about her and whether or not she’s vegan. 

We know that it’s too hot for anything but ice cream right now, so we’re here to help make those dreams a reality. If you’ve been wanting to know more about vegan Magnums, or if they even do plant-based treats, then you’ve come to the right place. 

Sometimes the only way to stay cool in this city is with extra helpings of vegan ice cream. Check out our three favourite spots to grab a scoop. 

3 Vegan Ice Cream Spots To Cool Off With In London This Summer

Have you been wondering if your favourite soul singer Joss Stone is vegan? Keep reading to find out.

Have you been wondering if one of the UK’s best-ever F1 drivers is vegan? Well, you’ve come to the right place – keep reading to discover all. 

If you’re celebrating a plant-based friend and you’re stuck on what to stick some candles in, then why not try this vegan birthday cake from ASDA. 

Have You Tried ASDA’s Vegan Chocolate Cake? 

Have you been looking for the tastiest plant-based dinners that are rich in nutrients but also low in calories? You’ve come to the right place – and what’s better is that they’re all frozen and ready to cook through in the oven or microwave.

What can top vegan cookies? Granted, not much except vegan cookies that are delivered. Whether you’re after bite-sized ones to keep your cup of tea company, or a giant vegan cookie for a special occasion, keep reading to discover more.

The Best Vegan Cookies Deliveries In London

Have you been wondering if this star of Orange Is The New Black is vegan? Well, you’ve come to the right place, keep reading to find out all. 

Your Vegan Weekly News Roundup – 30.07.21

Have you been wondering which of the Game Of Thrones stars are vegan? Keep reading to see if Nathalie Emmanuel can be added to the list! 

This vegan urad dal is creamy, rich, and hearty and our Sunday batch cooking recipe of choice - becoming more and more flavourful with every hour it sits in the fridge. Although it's not the quickest dal recipe on Planted (head here if you're short on time), most of the cooking is completely hands off and just requires a little stirring every now and then. 

Worms are a familiar sight for any gardener but are not always considered the most attractive or desirable of creatures. However, they play a vital role in maintaining healthy soil and a healthy environment.

Why Worms Are The Best Friend You Didn’t Know You Needed

This sweet, peppery orzo is the most delicious and indulgent vegan pasta dish. It has a zesty marinated feta that goes on top which compliments the sweet roasted vegetables. It tastes fresh and summery and is sure to impress everyone around the table. 

This fresh and crunchy vegan banh mi is the sandwich we’ll be eating all summer (and autumn, winter and spring) long. It comes together with two different sauces - a bright lime vegan mayo and a peanut sauce, which each coat opposite sides of the roll - and is filled with crispiness and flavour thanks to crunchy fried tofu and pickled vegetables. 

A flavourful, deeply savoury and vegetable-forward pasta that comes together in under twenty five minutes. It relies on broccoli - which is first cooked and then finely chopped - which breaks down and melts into a rich yet vibrant and glossy sauce. Choose your favourite plant based sausage to use here and let it brown thoroughly, which will contribute to even more flavour and texture here. 

This ultra creamy and savoury vegan mushroom lasagna tastes like it requires hours of labour and love to come together, but actually requires very little fussiness, time or effort. Best of all - aside from mushrooms - it requires a minimal amount of fresh ingredients. 

This juicy, saucy, crunchy and buttery vegan strawberry crumble feels just as rewarding and exciting as a pie, but requires a fraction of the effort and time. It calls for around ten minutes of active work time, and doesn’t demand any rolling, chilling and blind baking. 

Every summer requires at least one show stopping pie, and this summer we’re making this one. This vegan cherry pie ticks every pie box, i.e. a buttery and flaky crust, a jammy and rich filling and an ideal crust to filling ratio. 

A chocolatey and fudgy self-saucing vegan pudding that’s almost as quick to put together as it is to eat. It comes together in one baking dish and is as easy as baking gets. 

Just wanted to double-check if East London’s plant-based princess is vegan? Well, we’ve already given it away, but keep reading to find out more. 

Have you been wondering whether the author of Animal and Sex Power Money is vegan? Keep reading to discover more.

If you’ve been wondering whether your favourite stand-up comic is vegan, then you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to find out more. 

Have you been wondering if your favourite whistle tone singer with an infamous ponytail is vegan? Keep reading to find out, 

Have you been wondering if your favourite 80s sensation in a signature oversized hat is now vegan? Well, keep reading to find out more. 

And it was delicious. By now you’ll know we get more than slightly excited by new vegan launches (especially when the launch in question is of the vegan doughnuts delivery variety). Keep reading to see what we made of these – hint: we ate them all

We Tried Crosstown’s New Vegan Blueberry and Lemon Cake Doughnut 

If you’ve been wondering whether your favourite coach from The Voice UK is vegan then you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to discover more. 

Ice cream’s best friend. This easy, quick two ingredient vegan chocolate shell hardens up as soon as it hits ice cream, but stays soft enough to easily crack open and break apart.

This creamy vegan biscoff ice cream requires only three ingredients and no ice cream maker. It’s a true summer miracle that only takes five minutes to pull together and never ever becomes icy or rock hard. 

If you’ve been wondering what professional tennis and veganism have in common, the answer is quite a lot – health and fitness, the environment and athletic performance. 

5 Tennis Players You Didn’t Know Were Vegan

If a ham and cheese baguette was your ideal lunch pre becoming plant-based, then get yourself to Greggs immediately, if not sooner!

What Have We Done To Deserve Another Vegan Launch From Greggs? 

There are over 3,000 breweries in the UK and often the small craft brewer near you is your most sustainable option, but if you’re looking to discover some new brands this summer, here’s our top 5 sustainable (all vegan) breweries to check out:

The 5 Most Sustainable Breweries To Support This Summer

The importance of where we source our food is gaining more transaction not only what we are eating, but where it is coming from. Could the miles our food has travelled and the method of transportation have a greater impact than we realise?

No Freight, No Waste: How to Eat Without Food Miles

Your Vegan Weekly News Roundup – 16.07.21

By now you’ll know that we love to take a look at fellow vegan brands; try their products and appreciate the waves they’re making in the plant-based space. Today it’s the turn of Creative Nature – keep reading to discover more. 

Have You Tried Anything From Creative Nature Yet?

Vegans of Asda prepare yourselves – The supermarket has teamed up with Daily Sushi and they have some tasty looking plant-based options. Keep reading to learn more. 

What's This We Hear About Asda's Vegan Sushi Platter?

Eating a plant-based diet is considered to be the best thing you can do towards helping the planet. But are all vegan foods without an environmental impact?

If you’re a big mayo lover but have recently turned vegan, or are simply looking to make some more plant-based swaps, this is the guide for you.

These easy and quick vegan summer rolls are fresh, sweet and sour all at the same time thanks to a five-minute marinade which gives crisp raw vegetables an extra dose of flavour and punch. They come together with minimal stove-top work, making them the ideal too-hot-to-cook lunch or dinner.

This fresh and delicious peperonata is sweet and balanced with the acidity of balsamic vinegar. Peperonata is a popular dish in most Italian regions and when summer comes, it’s prepared in advance to bring to parties. Although the recipe varies from region to region, peperonata is typically prepared with capers or olives, mint or basil and can be served warm or cold. My version is closest to an Emilian version, prepared with fresh basil and balsamic vinegar.

This classic romesco sauce recipe is full of flavour from peppers, almonds and paprika. Traditionally served as an accompaniment to fish, this one is served  alongside tenderstem broccoli which was an excellent contrast to the smoky and sweet sauce. This quick and easy vegan romesco sauce is the perfect starter or addition to a picnic and it’s vibrant red colour goes fantastically with crunchy green vegetables. 

These creamy, cheesy stuffed jalapeño peppers are not only delicious but they are the perfect vegan party food. I love the contrast of the spiciness of the chilli peppers to the creamy creme fraiche and melted vegan mozzarella cheese. These are very moorish and I love to make them for celebrations or birthday parties. 

Most of us grew up with meat as the hero of our meals and with vegetables taking up the mere corners of our plates. It can be hard to know where to start if you're trying to flip the script and cook plant based meals that don’t feel like just eating a plate full of sides. Building an exciting, yet satisfying meal around vegetables - whether that’s a bunch of carrots or a humble head of cauliflower - can sometimes feel like a little daunting and underwhelming task. 

Our new series, Veg and Two Veg is here to tackle just that and to explore all of the ways in which every day vegetables can be the star of the table without sacrificing flavour or heartiness. Whether you’re cooking for one or cooking for a bunch, these recipes will fill your table with vibrant, deeply flavoured and satisfying dishes that you’ll be making on repeat.

This creamy courgette pasta is the perfect summer time pasta dish. It’s zesty from lemon juice and rich and creamy from the sauce. This sauce tastes indulgent and creamy, without actually using any cream at all, which is all down its' secret (now not so secret) cooking method.

This vegan courgette salad evokes memories of long summer days and afternoon picnics that last until the sun sets. The courgettes are marinated, which ensures they absorb all of the lovely flavours in the dressing, and also become a lot more tender in texture because of the acidity in the lemon juice. 

These Korean-inspired vegan courgette and spring onion pancakes are crispy, salty and absolutely addictive. The pancakes are great as they are but we love to serve them with a fiery sauce to dip them into. They are quick and easy to make and are great served alongside a fresh and citrusy slaw or simply with a bowl of steamed white rice. 

This vibrant crunchy salad is the perfect weeknight dinner to impress friends or family. Packed full of colourful veggies, it will stand out on the dinner table and everyone will be going in for second and (sometimes) third helpings. 

These waffles have vegan buttermilk to thank for their texture, which is crisp on the exterior and soft in the interior. What the buttermilk helps achieve is a thick base, which both holds the waffles together without eggs or egg replacers and creates a fluffy, spongy consistency. 

This easy and quick summer salad is crunchy, fresh, sweet, sour and savoury - basically everything we’re looking for in a salad to fill our barbecue table this summer. Best of all, because it’s made up of sturdy crisp vegetables, as opposed to soft salad leaves, once dressed it can sit under the sun for hours without wilting or becoming soggy. 

These crispy and crunchy, yet soft potatoes get their deep flavour and dreamy consistency from a combination cooking method. They’re first boiled to create a creamy interior, then grilled over a barbecue (or griddle pan) to develop crispiness, smokiness and flavour on the exterior. The potatoes are then tossed in spicy and salty miso butter and topped with lime juice and spring onions for freshness, brightness and an extra kick. 

Lemonade, but make it an ice lolly. They’re the perfect combination of sweet and sour, and are guaranteed to cool you down in a moment's notice. 

When it’s too hot to cook or move, make these and have them for breakfast all week long. They’re as refreshing, sweet and tangy as it gets and come together in a blender - no stove required. If you can’t find frozen strawberries, sub them for fresh and give them an extra hour to freeze, or use a different berry entirely. 

These three ingredient vegan mango ice lollies require minimal work (and equipment) and are the gift that keeps on giving. They’re fresh, bright and make an A* summer breakfast. 

This smoky, creamy and velvety baba ganoush is high on our nomination list for the best way to cook and eat aubergines this summer. After a short stint on the barbecue - where the exteriors char and interiors melt - the aubergines are mixed with tahini, lemon, garlic, and cumin. The silky dip is then topped with pomegranate seeds and parsley giving freshness and vibrancy to every scoop and spoonful. 

This no-churn, creamy, fudgy, rich vegan chocolate ice cream doesn’t require an ice cream maker or any fancy equipment. Instead, it comes together in one saucepan with plant based cream, chocolate, sugar and cocoa powder. The result is a life-changing (yes, really) ice cream that you’ll be making all summer long. 

If summer were a dessert it would, hands down, be this. This vegan pavlova is sweet, crisp, fresh and bright all at the same time, and can be made ahead of time - making it the ideal dinner party dessert.

These satisfying and hearty barbecue mushroom skewers are what we'll be putting on the table at every single bbq this summer. They're smoky, salty, sweet and can be made outside on the grill as easily as they can be made indoors on a griddle pan. 

These fresh, crispy and crunchy vegan tempeh summer rolls come together with minimal cooking and in under twenty minutes, making them the ideal summer dinner. They’re filled with a combination of tempeh, mango and cucumber which create layers of texture and flavour and are dipped in a creamy, rich and savoury peanut sauce which make these satisfying enough to keep you going for hours. 

Banoffee Pie needs no introduction. This vegan version is just as rich, sticky, silky and sweet as the classic and has summer crowd-favourite written all over it. Best of all it can be made ahead of time and sit in the fridge until you're ready to serve it up. It's a classic for a reason. 

We’re pretty sure this sweet and jammy roasted vegan tomato galette could be this summers' potluck, picnic or bbq hero. It packs layers of flavour thanks to a combination of mustard and caramelised shallots, and it owes its brightness to sweet roasted tomatoes. Best of all, it holds itself together and remains crisp and juicy no matter how long it sits out in the sun. 

This vegan aubergine burger is indulgent, crispy and won’t have anyone missing a traditional burger because it packs a punch of flavour. 

This Sri Lankan inspired aubergine curry is colourful and vibrant to look at and the perfect balance between sweet, salty and sour in flavour. 

This sticky, salty and sweet hoisin aubergine stir fry is the perfect dish to add to your cooking repertoire. It’s quick and easy to make and you can tweak the flavours (ie chilli heat) to your liking. 

A classic dish which we could happily eat any night of the week. These miso glazed aubergines are packed full of intense flavour and an umami kick that makes these impossible to put down. 

This vegan cauliflower bolognese recipe is a complete game changer. It's rich, hearty and  perfect for a quick, healthy and satisfying dinner. 

This cauliflower salad is hearty, colourful and completely delicious. This middle eastern inspired dish is also nutritious, quick to make and very easy to eat a whole bowl-full by yourself. 

This creamy, indulgent and aromatic curry is the perfect dish to make when you are craving a takeaway but are in the mood to cook something healthier. It’s easy to make, cooks in thirty minutes and packs plenty of flavour. 

These quick and easy buffalo cauliflower bites are not only delicious but are very easy to prepare and only take 30 minutes in the oven. The combination of sweetness and fiery chilli heat from the hot sauce makes these incredibly moreish. I recommend doubling the recipe accordingly! 


This sticky, salty yet still sweet cauliflower recipe is a complete game changer. It has a crunchy coating that tastes like it’s been deep fried, but actually the panko breadcrumbs crisp up excellently in the oven so no need to deep fry. It can be on the table in just over 30 minutes which makes it the perfect addition to a week night feast.


Dal is everything we’re craving right now (and always) - it’s savoury, rich yet fresh, hearty, and nourishing. Whether you strip it back and serve it plain or have it with tarka (tempered spices) stirred through for extra flavour and texture, you’ll be warmed up from the inside out. 

Plain corn on the cob is great, but corn on the cob with salty, tangy, spicy, melty miso butter is a whole other story.  

Our dream tart? Crisp pastry, a creamy filling and fresh, tender veg. In other words, this. It’s filled with this seasons’ best greens, packing each slice with flavour and vibrancy. It’s also adaptable to endless spin-offs based on what you have on hand. Tomatoes, spring onions, leeks - go wild. 

These pierogi are the perfect balance of savoury, sweet, soft and crispy. They're made up of an easy dough and a rich potato and caramelised onion filling, making them the ultimate comfort food. They can also be frozen once shaped, and cooked off another day for pierogi in five minutes when the comfort food craving strikes. 

Vegan Caramelised Onion and Potato Pierogi

A creamy, rich, cheesy vegan pesto which doesn't rely on basil or herbs for its vibrancy and flavour. Instead, it uses broccoli and peas as a base, and relies on cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon and olive oil for depth, flavour and acidity. 

These vegan peanut butter blondies are bursting with chunks of melted dark chocolate, and will make your house smell like the inside of a peanut butter jar. Enough said. 

The secret to making perfect vegan tacos is to ensure every single element packs a punch. Here we’ve combined juicy coriander roasted cauliflower with lime-tossed grilled corn and it's sunshine in a bite. 

Taking the oats out of granola might feel counterintuitive, but it makes room for extra clusters of nuts, seeds and coconut flakes. Use this recipe as a base and adjust spices and add-ins based on what you have on hand and are in the mood for - cardamom, orange zest, tahini and cacao nibs are all on the usual add-in rotation. 

Crispy, crunchy, saucy and sweet - everything you could possibly want in a vegan burger. This one is made up of a crisp and crunchy courgette fritter and is topped with a creamy herbed tahini sauce, that melts into both the fritter and bun, creating a burger that's packed with flavour and texture.

MYTH BUSTING

Is Satin Vegan?

GUIDE

Our Favourite Vegan False Eyelashes

MYTH BUSTING

What is Fleece, And Is It Vegan?

GUIDE

5 Freezer-Friendly Vegan Meal Prep Recipes

HEALTH

The Health Benefits Of Mint

Our Favourite Reusable Water Bottles

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