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WIN This Planet Organic Vegan Chocolate Lover Hamper

WIN This Planet Organic Vegan Chocolate Lover Hamper

Published on December 9, 2020 | in Competition, Product Reviews By
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If you are ready to get into the Christmas spirit, I have the perfect gift for you! Here is your chance to win this fantastic Planet Organic Vegan Chocolate Lover Hamper worth £45. All products are gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free and organic. Two years ago Planet Organic launched its ‘Vegan Shop’, a specialist area of […]

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The Hot List: 5 To Try This November

The Hot List: 5 To Try This November

Published on November 20, 2020 | in Product Reviews By
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  1. Microplane Premium Classic Zester This classic Microplane ultra-sharp zester is a kitchen essential, which comes in really handy, especially at this time of the year with all that Christmas baking. Expertly designed, with an ultra-sharp etched blade and a comfortable ergonomic handle, it will not only grate extra-fine citrus peel but also Parmesan […]

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WIN a Box of Gourmet Vegan Brownies from Bad Brownie

WIN a Box of Gourmet Vegan Brownies from Bad Brownie

Published on November 6, 2020 | in Competition, Product Reviews By
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Who can resist brownies? Certainly not me! Being something of a purist, I have always preferred plain chocolate brownies, maybe with a few nuts. Since receiving a selection box from Bad Brownie that’s all changed. I have discovered a world of exciting gourmet vegan brownies.  I am afraid there may be no going back to […]

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The Hot List October 2020

The Hot List: 5 To Watch For This October

Published on October 21, 2020 | in Product Reviews By
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  1. Minor Figures Organic Barista Oat M*lk Until recently I had been using Oatly Barista, but following the company’s disappointing decision of taking funding from a private investment firm with alleged links to Amazon deforestation and whose CEO is a major donor to the Trump campaign, I decided that it was time to find […]

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Sustainable Food Brands That Deliver in London

Sustainable Food Brands That Deliver in London

Published on September 8, 2020 | in Green Living, Product Reviews By
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How much have your shopping habits changed in the past seven months? Social distancing, hygiene procedures and restrictions on handling products have transformed a leisurely browse in the shops into a not-so-pleasurable experience. Many of us have had to swap trips to our local independent retailers for online shopping. We might not be able to […]

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Loop © Annabelle Randles The Flexitarian v8H

Tried & Tested: Loop zero-waste packaging online shopping platform

Published on September 5, 2020 | in Product Reviews By
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Imagine being able to shop for your favourite brands delivered straight to your front door and to return the empty bottles and canisters. This is the idea behind Loop, an online zero-waste packaging shopping platform, where you can buy food and toiletries products sold in durable packaging that can be returned to be cleaned, refilled […]

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The Hot List: 5 To Watch For This July

The Hot List: 5 To Watch For This July

Published on July 18, 2020 | in Product Reviews By
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  1. Kallø Veggie Cakes Kallø’s organic rice cakes and stocks are two of my storecupboard staples.  So I was really looking forward to try out Kallø Veggie Cakes. Available in two flavours: Beetroot & Balsamic and Spinach & Pesto, they are the latest savoury additions to Kallø’s healthy snack range. High in protein and […]

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Cookbook Review: Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet by Tom Hunt + Competition

Cookbook Review: Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet by Tom Hunt + Competition

Published on June 13, 2020 | in Competition, Cookbook Reviews By
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I fell in love with Tom Hunt’s food back in 2013 while attending his Forgotten Feast Alternative Christmas Banquet at the Brunel Museum. Simple yet creative, the menu was crafted from surplus food that would have otherwise gone to waste. As an ambassador for Action Against Hunger, the Soil Association, Slow Food International and the […]

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WIN a Bottle of Avallen Calvados - The Sustainable Apple Brandy on A Mission To Help Save Wild Bees

WIN a Bottle of Avallen Calvados – The Sustainable Apple Brandy on A Mission To Help Save Wild Bees

Published on May 20, 2020 | in Competition, Product Reviews By
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As today we celebrate World Bee Day, I wanted to share with you my latest discovery: Avallen Calvados, an award-winning sustainable apple brandy on a mission to help save wild bee populations around the world and spread their #BeePositive message far and wide. True to traditional production methods and committed to a green future, Avallen […]

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Easy Storecupboard Ingredient Swaps

Easy Storecupboard Ingredient Swaps

Published on March 21, 2020 | in Beginners' Guides By
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  As many of us find ourselves housebound (the only responsible and sensible thing to do right now, if you can do it),  here is an opportunity to spend more time in the kitchen. If you have kids, this is also a chance to get them involved. Cooking is an invaluable life skill, that will […]

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