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Hovis Homebake Granary Loaf

Sep30
2011 4 Comments Written by maggie

Vegan Part Bake Bread

Granary bloomer homebake bread from the Hovis Bakery.  Part baked bread that you cook for 9 minutes in the oven.  I liked how easy this bread is,  and it is so nice to have what feels like fresh bread, especially when it is still slightly warm.  It does taste like a processed bread, but it is quite nice,  the crust is firm and the bread is quite doughy which i did not like that much.    All in all this is a good alternative to fresh bread when you are in a hurry.

Each 390gram pack is suitable for Vegans and vegetarians.  Per 40gram slice is 101kcal.  It has a long best before date, so you can store it for a while (mine is a month in advance).  Can be frozen.  Takes just 9 minutes to cook or 18 minutes from frozen.  Sold in supermarkets.

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Plamil Chocolate with Hemp Seeds

Sep30
2011 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Chocolate with Hemp Seeds

A dairy free chocolate with shelled hemp seeds with no added sugar from Plamil.   This surprised me as I did not think I would like this bar, but I did.  The chocolate works really well with the hemp seeds which add and earthy taste.   It is sweetened with xylitol.  Plamil continue to surprise me as most of the food I have tried that they make is quite good.  I do think they need a packaging redesign as I feel that it does not convey the quality of their products.

Each 100gram bar is suitable for vegans, Vegetarian Society Approved.   Their factory is powered by 100% renewable energy.  Priced at £2.16 sold in health food shops.

www.plamilfoods.co.uk

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Garlic & Herb Soup Shot Croutons

Sep30
2011 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Soup Croutons

Hand baked garlic and herb soup croutons from Symingtons.  These are dried little crunchy bread cubes with a garlic and herb flavouring.  They are quite pleasant, crunchy and the flavour is light.  Ideal for soups and salads.

Each 20gram pack is suitable for vegetarians, vegan as far as I can tell.  Foil packed.  Contains gluten.  Per pack is 86.8kcal.  Sold in supermarkets.

Croutons are very easy to make using left over bread,  here is my simple recipe.

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Ombar Goji Berry Chocolate Bar

Sep29
2011 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Goji Berry Chocolate Bar

Made with all natural ingredients a goji berry chocolate bar from Ombar.   Dark raw chocolate infused with Goji Berries,  I like the chocolate in this bar, it is very crumbly and sweet. I did not quite enjoy the goji berries as much,  they were OK, but I would prefer something else instead or just the chocolate on its own.   I like that this bar is sweetened with natural organic coconut sugar which has a low GI.

Each 38gram bar is suitable for vegans, soon to be Vegan Society Approved (they confirmed this in their email).  Per bar is 187kcal. Organic and dairy free.  Sold in health food shops.

www.ombar.co.uk

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Morrisons Baked Onion Rings

Sep29
2011 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Onion Rings

A baked onion ring snack from Morrisons Supermarket.   These are the first onion rings that I have found that are vegan friendly,  as most I have seen so far contain milk and/or cheese.  These a light and crispy and have a nice onion taste.  Perfect for a party food or for sharing.

Each 150gram party bag is suitable for vegetarians, vegan as far as I can tell.  Per quarter bag is 186kcal.  No artificial Colours or Flavours.  Sold in Morrisons Supermarkets

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Tesco Apple Strudel

Sep29
2011 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Apple Strudel

Apple and sultana filling wrapped in a puff pastry and sprinkled with sugar “Apple Strudel” from Tesco.  This is a really lovely dessert and the closest to a shop bought vegan apple pie you can get.  The apples are sweet and lovely with the sultanas and a touch of cinnamon,  the puff pastry is very crispy.  In the pack you get two strudels which will serve 2-3 people each.  You bake in the oven for 35 mins.  Perfect with some vanilla swedish Glace vegan ice cream.

Each 600gram pack is suitable for vegetarians, vegan as far as I can tell.  Per sixth of the pack is 245kcal.  Sold in Tesco freezer section.

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Cheshire Style Sheese

Sep28
2011 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Cheshire Cheese

A dairy free Cheshire Cheese from Sheese.  This has got to be one of the closest to dairy cheeses I have tasted.  The sharp acidic flavour tastes very similar to the dairy Cheshire cheese that I remember.  This is a perfect vegan cheese to have on a sandwich with some pickle sauce.   The texture is similar to other vegan cheeses, it is slightly crumbly (very similar to dairy Cheshire Cheese).  I would prefer this to the other hard vegan cheeses I have tried so far.

My favourite vegan cheese is the garlic and herb soft cheese from Sheese which I reviewed earlier.

Each 227gram pack is suitable for vegans, Vegan Society Approved.  Cholesterol Free, Lactose Free, Gluten Free.  Store in the fridge.  Sold in health food shops.  Made in Scotland.

www.buteisland.com

Please note my reviews are always honest and unbiased, however I feel it only right to point out that the marketing team of Sheese did supply this product for me to review.

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Booja Booja Stem Ginger Truffles

Sep28
2011 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Stem Ginger Chocolate Truffles

Hand made stem ginger chocolate ginger truffles from Booja Booja. Lightly dusted in cocoa powder these stem ginger truffles are really lovely.  They are very rich, so you cannot eat too many,  but they taste well balanced, the ginger compliments the truffle perfectly.  The chocolate is divine.  They are a little expensive £6.99 for a box of 9 small truffles,  but they are good quality. They are perfect for a gift.

Each 140gram pack of 9 truffles is suitable for vegans, organic and gluten free.   They are vegan society approved.  Made in a dairy free environment.  per truffle is 60.7kcal.   Sold in health food shops.

I love their vegan hunky punky ice cream which I reviewed earlier,  that is yummy.

www.boojabooja.com

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Jacob’s Cream Crackers

Sep28
2011 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Cream Crackers

The original cream crackers from Jacobs.  I have always had these crackers,  they are just perfect to have with any topping.  When I was growing up I liked them with Strawberry Jam,  I like them with pate like the Redwoods Mushroom Pate,  or the Tartex Pate.  They go really well with vegan cream cheese like the Garlic and Herb Sheese.  They are so versatile and I always have them in my store cupboard.  They are perfect for a snack.

They come is a few sizes, I usually  buy the 200gram standard pack.  They are suitable for vegans (as per their website), Dairy Free, no hydrogenated fats, artificial colours or flavours.  Per cracker is 35kcal.  Sold in most food shops.

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Suma Organic Pea Soup

Sep27
2011 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Pea Soup

An organic pea soup made with split peas and marrowfat peas from Suma.  This soup is quite pleasant,  it tastes like peas,  I do think it needs a little more spice to it.  I added lots of black pepper which brought out the flavour more.  I had mine with some crackers but it would also go well with some crusty bread.

Each 400gram tin is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Organic.  Per half a tin is 136kcal.   Vegan and Vegetarian Society Approved.  Sold in health food shops.  It is very easy to cook, you just warm it up on the hob or microwave it.

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Sainsburys Veggie Bombay Potatoes

Sep27
2011 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Bombay Potato

Potato and Onion in a medium spiced tomato sauce, Bombay Potato from Sainsburys.  This comes in a microwave pot and is very easy to warm up.  The flavour is very nice,  lightly spicy and the potatoes and onion work very well together.  This is great if you are doing  a tapas style Veggie Indian Meal and would go great with lots of other Indian food like Samosa’s.

Each 300gram pot is suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.   Per half pack is 125kcal.  From the fridge in Sainsburys

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Superdrug Restoring Skin Care Oil

Sep27
2011 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Style Bio Oil

Restoring skincare oil which is said to help improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks, ageing and dehydrated skin from Superdrug.   This oil is quite pleasant,  it soaks into the skin very quickly making the skin feel soft.  I cannot tell if it is any good on scars but it does feel nice.

This one is made using 8 natural active oils which are said to minimise the appearance of scars.  Can be used in Pregnancy.    Suitable for Vegans sold in Superdrug.

I have noticed a few things being labelled suitable for vegans under the Superdrug brand,  so I will try some other products out soon.

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Ainsley Harriot Spice Sensation Cous Cous

Sep26
2011 2 Comments Written by maggie

Vegan Spiced Cous Cous

Spice sensation cous cous with vegetables, sunflower seeds and spices from Ainsley Harriot range at Symingtons.   I liked how easy this is to make,  you just add it to boiling water stir it, leave it, stir it and then serve.  The flavour is lightly spiced, it is quite pleasant,  the cous cous is quite fine and the other ingredients are tiny.  I would certainly have it again.  Perfect to have with salads or with some roasted vegetables and houmous.

Each 200 gram pack is suitable for Vegetarians, vegan as far as I can tell.  Each pack serves 2 people.  Per serving is 165kcal.  Sold in supermarkets.

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Zeina Sweet Pastries Baklawah

Sep26
2011 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Sweet Pastries Baklawah

A sweet mix of pastries including Cashew Baklawah, Cashew Oshelbolbol, Cashew Roaster Ballorieh and cashew fingers from Zeina Foods made by Rashadsweets.  These unusual sweet pastries with cashews are very tasty,  they are little sweet delights.   The sweet sticky pastry is soaked in sugar syrup with  nut decorations.  They do not taste like the most health thing but they are good to share and great for special occasions.

Each 200gram pack is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Per 100grams is 496kcal.   Sold in health food shops.

www.zeinafoods.com

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Boots “delicious” Smoky Bacon Crisp

Sep26
2011 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Veggie Smoky Bacon Crinkle Crisps

Smoky bacon crinkle cut crisps from the “delicious” range at Boots.   It is good for vegans to have another choice,  and we do not often get smoky bacon as an option.  These crisps are very crunchy and the smoky bacon flavour is quite good.  Perfect for a snack or to go with a lunch box.

Each 40gram pack is suitable for vegetarians, vegan as far as I can tell.  Per bag is 197kcal.  Free from hydrogenated fats, artificial colour and flavours.  Sold in Boots.

I also  like Boots Shapers smokey bacon snack which I reviewed earlier.

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