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Bōkan’s Vegan Tasting Menu

Published on January 15, 2019 | in Eating Out By theflexitarian |

Stepping out of the tube at Canary Wharf, I cannot help thinking of New York. Tall skyscrapers lining the streets instantly bring back memories of our time living in The Big Apple. The daytime hustle and bustle of this busy financial London area is replaced after hours by a fun evening atmosphere. Between the Thames […]

Vegan London – A Guide to the Capital’s Best Cafés, Restaurants and Food Stores

Published on December 18, 2018 | in Book Review, Eating Out By theflexitarian |

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There is no doubt that the vegan food scene in London is booming. With so many places opening up it is difficult to keep up. But help is at hand! Vegan London – A Guide to the Capital’s Best Cafés, Restaurants and Food Stores is a new book from Serena Lee, author of the popular […]

Christmas Gift Guide – 5 Vegan Hampers

Published on December 12, 2018 | in Gift Guides By theflexitarian |

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The Vegan Collection Chocolate Hamper Seed & Bean has a fantastic selection of delicious organic and fairtrade chocolate made in England in small scale batches. This hamper contains 12 chocolate bars within a lovely wicker basket perfect for keeping all your favourite chocolates in a cool dark (secret) place. Includes the following flavours: Aromatic Fennel, […]

Christmas Gift Guide – 4 Kitchen Gadgets For Healthy Eating

Published on December 11, 2018 | in Gift Guides, Product Reviews By theflexitarian |

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This year I have teamed up with Vitality 4 Life, specialist in kitchen appliances and kitchen gadgets for healthy eating. Vitality 4 Life offers a range of kitchen appliances designed to provide ease of use, allow preparation of wholesome food quickly and conveniently while retaining all of the nutritional value. As part of our partnership, […]

How To Have The Perfect Flexitarian Christmas

Published on December 8, 2018 | in Cooking With Less Meat, Green Living By theflexitarian |

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Our Christmas dinner has changed since I first started the Flexitarian blog. A far cry from the meat feast we had only five years ago, this year again we will be having a flexitarian Christmas. In many ways, there is no other time of the year that epitomises better the philosophy of eating less meat […]

Christmas Gift Guide – 6 Best Vegan Food Gifts

Published on December 5, 2018 | in Gift Guides, Product Reviews By theflexitarian |

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With just a few weeks to go until Christmas, I have compiled several gift guides that I cannot wait to share with you. Below you will find a selection of 6 vegan food gifts, perfect for seasoned vegans or anyone else wanting to embrace more of a plant-based diet. Sourdough Bread Making Kit Elegantly packaged […]

6 Easy Ways to Use Up Overripe Fruits

Published on November 8, 2018 | in Fighting Food Waste, Left Over Recipes, Recipe Collections, Tips & Hints By theflexitarian |

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Whatever the season, there is always a time when fruit bowls look a little bit worse for wear. Even if you try to make sure overripe fruits at the bottom of the bowl make it back to the top, some produce always ends up rotting away. From banana bread to vegan cakes, there are many […]

Veggie Travels : Thursday Veggie Day in Ghent

Published on October 18, 2018 | in Eco Travel By theflexitarian |

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Looking for a weekend getaway? I would certainly recommend a visit to Ghent in Belgium. You might want to leave a day or two early though, as the Belgian city turns vegetarian every Thursday. Move over Moules Frites, Croquettes, Boudin etc… 50% of the city’s population goes meat-free for the day to celebrate Donderdag Veggiedag […]

Fed Up With Plastic Waste? You Can Now Bring Your Own Containers To Tesco’s Fresh Counters + Get Paid To Recycle Plastic Bottles

Published on October 6, 2018 | in Green Living, Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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Plastic pollution and plastic waste is a massive problem which requires everyone to make an effort to use less plastic. As highlighted in documentaries such as Blue Planet II and Drowning in Plastic, the situation is critical. Plastic waste is not only endangering our oceans, beaches, fish, wildlife but also our own health as we […]

Waitrose & Partners Commits To Removing 134m Plastic Bags

Published on September 17, 2018 | in Green Living, Veggie News By theflexitarian |

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Waitrose & Partners has announced that it has committed to removing loose fruit and vegetable plastic bags by spring 2019 and 5p single use plastic carrier bags by March next year in all shops. The move will save 134 million plastic bags, the equivalent of 500 tonnes of plastic a year. The retailer will become […]