Eating A Lot of Veg started out as one thing: Pics of food I eat.
Now I blog about the food too!
The pint in this picture is not food but was absolutely delicious
Recent Posts
Vegan London: Roasts, Modern Caribbean and Bagels
There are many different sections that define modern British food. With that said London is a melting pot of different cultures and now offers some of the best Chinese, Mexican, African and Indian food. In this blog post, I will be talking about modern Caribbean food in Islington, Spanish tapas in Stoke Newington, breakfast and brunch in West Hampstead and Kentish Town respectively and finally the best roast dinner I’ve ever had located in Camden.
London: Being Vegan in the Capital
Ranked by Happy Cow as number one in the top 10 vegan-friendly cities in the world, London currently has 161 fully vegan restaurants and over 350 fully vegan establishments. I try to visit London at least once a year and visit as many vegan spots as possible. This has quickly become the highlight of each year seeing the advancement in veganism year on year. That's why I'm obsessed with having breakfast at Kin Cafe, everything Unity Diner has to offer, the burgers from Bang on Burgers and Neat Burger and celebrating Veganuary at Franco Manca
Vegan Florence: Charcuterie, Spaghetti & Gelato
Florence is one of the most stunning cities I have ever visited. It is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, becoming a major artistic, cultural, economic and financial centre. The majority of dishes are traditionally based on meat however with the rise of veganism across the world Florence’s vegan scene has become so rich that there’s a wide range of places to grab a bite between sightseeing.
Vegan Barcelona: Cactus, Truffle and To-Fish
Barcelona is an absolute hotspot for vegan food right now and even some of the most established roasteries are getting in on it. That is why I am again highlighting some of my favourite places to eat in Barcelona.
The Fields Beneath: Plant-Based from Scratch
The Fields Beneath is a cafe, wine shop and local hub in the centre of Kentish Town, focusing on three of the most important things in life: food, coffee and people.
LD's Kitchen: The Black Hearts Vegan Kitchen
In the heat of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, Turbowolf’s bassist Lianna Lee Davis created LD’s Kitchen in her home kitchen and laid the groundwork for all vegan goodness that’s been served up in The Black Heart. After texting her tech manager about looking for a space in London this led Lianna to The Black Heart in Camden, and the two are a match made in heaven.
Florence: Being Vegan in Italy
Despite being known for its meat-centred traditional cuisine, Florence is only evolving and growing, offering multiple vegetarian and vegan restaurants. From traditional pizzerias to cosy bistros, over the past couple of years Florence has become more inclusive, sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Barcelona: Being Vegan in Spain
Being vegan in Barcelona is a dream, there are so many options that we couldn’t even visit everywhere we wanted to in one trip! Veganism is growing and evolving so quickly that a couple of years ago you would have never had so many options.
KIN Cafe: Breakfast Plant-Based Paradise
One cold January morning in London, all I wanted was a breakfast burrito. Something with scrambled tofu, avocado, maybe some sweet potato and definitely some cheese. That’s when I stumbled upon KIN Cafe!
Unity Diner: My Favourite Place in London
Unity Diner is my favourite place to eat in London. I typically visit London once a year and without fail for the past three years, Unity Diner has been the highlight.
Sanskruti: Finest & Most Authentic Vegan Indian
With locations in both Liverpool and Manchester, Sanskruti offers authentic Indian vegetarian and vegan cuisine. I will admit right off the bat, this was our third time eating at a Sanskruti restaurant and every time I have been way too hungry to take photos.
The Broadfield: Vegan Fish and Chips
The Boardfield Ale House, in Nether Edge, Sheffield was the very first place where I tried banana blossom “fish” and chips and I fell in love with it instantly.
Proove: A Pizza To Be Proud Of
When I visited Sheffield I knew one of the places I had to go back to was Proove. Proove has been proudly serving up slow-proved 20-hour pizzas that are hand-stretched, topped with the freshest ingredients and cooked to perfection using the authentic pizzaiola methods.
Temple of Fun: Sunday Service
Sunday Service at Church: Temple of Fun consists of a homemade seasoned ‘beef’ wellington in layers of puff pastry with dijon, savoy cabbage and mushroom duxelles. Served alongside the Wellington is squash puree, creamy mash, buttered cabbage, seasoned carrots & parsnip. As well as roasted rosemary and garlic skin-on potatoes, a Yorkshire pudding, a stuffing ball and Temple of Fun’s famous Hendersons Relish gravy. Now tell me you are not hungry.
Nǎm Sông: Vietnamese in Sheffield
Nestled up in Broomhill, Sheffield is Nǎm Sông. Sheffield’s answer to Vietnamese atmosphere, food and coffee. Complete with breakfast, lunch, evening and cocktail menus, Nǎm Sông offers everything you would want from a Vietnamese coffee house and restaurant.
Six By Nico: The Best of The Year
At the end of 2023, I visited Six By Nico to try their ‘best of the year’ six-course tasting menu. The menu consisted of their favourite dishes from all the different menus over the past 12 months coming together to create this final feast. My goodness, this was some of the best food I have ever eaten.
Going Ultra-Processed Free as a Vegan
For the month of January, I went ultra-processed free, and it was… hard. As a rule of thumb, if I didn’t have the ingredients at home it was ultra-processed. This led me to cut out fake meat, biscuits, crisps, fizzy drinks and hardest of all mass-produced bread. I also cut out most oils except for extra virgin olive oil and sesame oil. After one month of doing this, I must be honest, I felt lighter on my feet, less bloated, less tired and each meal seemed to fill me for longer.
Vibe Cafe: The Best Breakfast in Liverpool
Described as “A food experience for the mind, body and soul”, The Vibe Cafe in Liverpool is the highest-rated vegan restaurant in Liverpool on Happy Cow! Vibe is a family-run business with a dream to share their food, with the city they love.
Five Favourite Places to Eat as a Vegan in Manchester
Manchester’s food scene is constantly evolving, this list is five of my favourite places to eat as a vegan, and I will also feature four honorary mentions that hold a special place in my heart/stomach.
Viet Shack: Vegan Vietnamese in Manchester
Viet Shack is one of my favourite places to eat in Manchester! With its own vegan menu, Viet Shack offers everything from crispy oyster mushroom calamari, pho chay and even a vegan chickaan burger!