Karen W Yelverton
A perfect pairing: pizza and wine Pretty much any kind of food can be reinvented as vegan. Asian cuisine calls out for marinated tofu and crisp, fresh vegetables. Fast food is equally easy to translate into plant-based dishes: burgers, sausages, chips and the like. Pasta has always been a...
Karen W Yelverton
Asian-inspired food served tapas style: a feast for the palate Bonsai Plant Kitchen is one of Brighton’s most talked-about restaurants, and it isn’t difficult to see why. What began as a lockdown takeaway in 2021 evolved into a pop-up before opening its permanent home on Baker Street in March...
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Hi everyone. I’m joining #WeekendCoffeeShare again. I’ve had my last cup of coffee for the day, as usual. I’m soon stepping back to put on my pajamas. Usually I shower on Friday evenings, but today there’s no staff who’s able to assist me. I’ll also take a break for my 8PM meds and evening soft...
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Karen W Yelverton
York has plenty of vegan options, but only three dedicated plant-based eateries. All are very different, but together they show a side of York that’s creative, independent and quietly confident. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or simply curious, these are places worth seeking out. Tea By the...
Karen W Yelverton
An oasis of cool: good food, no rush Nestled in the shadow of Notre-Dame, close to the banks of the Seine, Le Grenier de Notre-Dame is a welcome find for the herbivore. Parisian summers can be brutal, so stumbling across somewhere cool, leafy and inviting can feel almost as satisfying as the...
Karen W Yelverton
A feast for the eyes: after a long day, this was just what the doctor ordered Historically, the words vegan and Paris in the same sentence would produce at the very least a wry smile. Beautiful city, stunning bakeries, gorgeous bistros and, so the clichés suggest, approximately zero interest in...
Karen W Yelverton
An oasis of calm: Itadakizen sits minutes from the bustle of King’s Cross station Itadakizen is an unpretentious Japanese vegan restaurant, serving top-quality food, simply prepared. With further branches in Shrewsbury, Paris, and Kyoto, the name – initially quite a mouthful – perfectly...
Karen W Yelverton
Tea by the Lock: eclectic crockery and giant cakes The only truly modern aspect of Tea by the Lock is its identity as one of York’s few entirely vegan cafés. Everything else feels rooted in another era. Set within the old lock keeper’s complex at Naburn, the place is surrounded by open fields...
Karen W Yelverton
The Butterfly Lovers: lepidopterists and foodies alike are welcome It was a January cold snap in Berlin when I discovered the The Butterfly Lovers. This beautifully-named restaurant opened in 2021, making it a well-established spot in the thriving Mitte plant-based scene. Having lived in London...
Karen W Yelverton
Berlin chic: hot coffee and cool vibe With a couple of chores completed on a cold Berlin January morning, and compacted snow crunching underfoot, I switched on HappyCow and headed for the nearest eatery. The Sanctuary sounded ideal: a vegan Italian patisserie, just nearby in Mitte, offering a...
Anna
Delicious vegan sweet potato cinnamon rolls! These homemade cinnamon buns are pillowy soft, with a touch of sweetness and earthy depth from the sweet potato, and are packed with gooey cinnamon filling! A fun twist on the classic pastry, where addition of sweet potato mash creates not only...
Anna
Almond florentines are a delightful combination of flaked almonds, caramelized sugar, and a hint of fragrant citrus peels, artfully crafted into thin, golden-brown discs dipped in chocolate. They have rich, nutty flavour, and offer a delicious contrast of textures and a perfect balance of...
Anna
These raspberry financiers are a delightful and elegant dessert that combines the rich and nutty flavours of a classic French financier cake, topped with plump and juicy raspberries soaked in rosé wine for an extra indulgence. These dainty little teacakes are a luxurious treat, with moist, tender...
Anna
Classic cranberry biscotti, flecked with plump and juicy cranberries, vibrant pistachio nuts and fragrant orange zest and amaretto liqueur. These easy biscotti cookies are not overly sweet and are ideal for dunking in a cup of tea or coffee, but are equally delicious on their own. With their...