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Simply Scrummy Golden Oat Flapjack

May19
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Flapjack

A golden oat flapjack from Simply Scrummy.  The flapjack is quite good, it is quite moist and the oats are quite large.  It is not too sweet which is good.  I like that this bar is 65grams as lots of flapjacks are bigger which I cannot manage.  This is the second of these flapjacks I have reviewed,  the Raspberry one is also very good.  Perfect for when you are about to do a long walk or exercise as oats are a slow energy release food.

Each 65 gram bar is suitable for vegetarians and vegan as far as I can tell.  Per 100grams is 414kcal.  I bought mine in an independent health food shop.

www.simplyscrummy.co.uk

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Hovis Wheatgerm Crackers

May19
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Wheatgerm Crackers

A pack of wheatgerm crackers from Hovis.  I have not had these crackers for ages and I realised I was missing out.  The crackers are quite light and crumbly and have a lovely flavour which is quite savoury. They are perfect for light snack.  I like them with soups, spread with a little vitalite or with some mushroom pate.

Each 150gram pack is suitable for vegetarians and vegan as far as I can tell.  Per cracker is 27kcal.  Sold in supermarkets.

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The Really Interesting Food Co Casserole

May18
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Spanish Chickpea Casserole

Chickpeas in a Spanish Style tomato and sweet pepper sauce from The Really Interesting Food Co.  For a tinned product I thought that this was OK.  You can taste the peppers and chilli heat which is not too overpowering but builds as you eat it.  The chickpeas have retained a nice texture.  A good quality staple to have in the cupboard – all it needs is some decent bread to go with it to make a good meal.

Each 400gram tin is suitable for vegetarians and vegan as far as I can tell.  Per 100gram is 50kcal.   I bought mine in an independent health food shop.

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Green People Vita Min Fix Skin Care

May18
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Anti Ageing Cream

A 24 hour vitamin face cream from Green People.  This is my new favourite skincare product.  I really have enjoyed using this cream for the last few days,  my facial skin has been quite dry so I wanted to give it a boost.  I have found that the cream really holds moisture onto your face.  It has a medium texture to it so it goes on and then takes a couple of moments to soak into your skin.  Then it leaves you skin feeling really lovely and soft, but not greasy. The cream has a pleasant smell which is delicate.  Designed for day and night use.   Made with organic ingredients in the UK.

Each 50ml bottle is Vegan Society Approved and Vegetarian Society Approved.   Free from nasty chemicals made using natural ingredients.  Sold in some health food shops and on line.

www.greenpeople.co.uk

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500 Vegan Dishes Cook Book

May17
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Cook Book

A book of 500 vegan recipes by Deborah Gray.  I like finding new recipe books especially ones with pictures that show what the dish is supposed to look like,  so many vegan recipe books do not have pictures which annoys me a bit.  This book has lots of really great recipes with variation on a theme, so you can alter it slightly for a different style of dish.

Recipes include basic recipe for soups and salads,  pies and bakes and lots of lovely vegan dessert recipes,  there are some more complicated dishes but nothing seems that difficult to make.  I am looking forward to trying the chickpea pancake recipe, the sweetcorn and jalapeno chowder and the banana cake with passion fruit glaze.

I really like the simplicity of this cook book and I can recommend it.  I bought mine on impulse from Waterstones for £9.99 but I imagine it is cheaper on line.

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Bannisters Farm Ready Baked Potatoes

May16
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Ready Baked Potatoes

Ready baked potatoes from Bannisters Farm.  I have reviewed a very similar product from McCain recently.  These baked potatoes cook in 6 minutes in the microwave and are supposed to taste like they have been cooked in the oven.

Here is the comparison:-

Mccain: cooks quicker (4m:30s) , smells and tastes like the archetypal jacket potato, more of a floury potato, tastier skin

Brassingtons: 5m:30s, slightly bigger potatoes (about 10%), not as traditional taste but still pleasant.

Both potatoes make it hard to justify the time needed to bake a potato in the oven given the results and both are better than baked potatoes that have been cooked only in the microwave.    They are ideal to keep in the freezer for those “I dont have the time” days.  Great served with beans and humous.

Each pack of 4 Bannisters baked potatoes are suitable for vegetarians and vegan as far as I can tell.  Per 200gram potato is 197kcal.   British Potatoes.  Sold in the freezer section of supermarkets.  I got these from Morrisons.

www.bannistersfarm.co.uk

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Neal’s Yard Wholefoods Aniseed Balls

May16
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan White Aniseed Balls

White aniseed balls from the Ultimate range of Neal’s Yard Wholefoods.  The first thing you notice with these aniseed balls is the size,  they are more like a gobstopper,  quite large,  so you might want to keep these for the grown ups.   They are really tasty,  I really enjoyed having these sweets.  The aniseed flavour is good and the last for ages and ages.   Perfect to offer to over chatty friends as one sweet will keep them busy for a while.

Each 125gram pack is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  No artificial flavours or colours.  I bought mine in Holland & Barrett.

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Redwood Fish Style Steaks

May14
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Fish Steaks

Gourmet fish style steaks from the Making Waves range of The Redwood Co.   Fake fish made with natural ingredients.  I have to admit even before I was vegan, I could not bring myself to eat fish,  I did not like the look of it or the smell.  So when I got these fish steaks to try I was not looking forward to sampling them.  To be honest if it had not come from Redwoods I would not have trusted that it was not fish.  The steaks look shockingly like real fish,  but without the bones and skin.  The smell is quite pleasant and subtle which I liked.  The breadcrumb outer adds a good crispy texture.  The Steaks for me were very much like real fish,  it is flaky and soft, but there are a few chewy bits in there too,  these were a bit too chewy to eat and I did not like that part.  I did surprise myself  because i actually enjoyed the steaks mostly.

I can wholeheartedly recommend this product to anyone.  I also think people who eat real fish would find this product a very satisfactory alternative.  Like I say I am surprised at how good this product is.

Each 200gram pack contains 2 fishless steaks.  Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Fish Free.  Cholesterol Free.  You can cook them in the oven, grill or fry them.  Per 100gram steak is 110kcal.  Sold in the fridge section of health food shops or on line.

www.redwoodfoods.co.uk

Please note that my reviews are always honest and unbiased, however I feel it only right to point out that Redwood’s did supply this product for me to review

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Morrisons Strawberry Tarts

May13
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Strawberry Tarts

A pack of six vegan strawberry tarts from Morrisons supermarket.  I love jam tarts,  I like to make them and I like shop bought ones when I can find them.  I was pleased to find these strawberry tarts as usually you can only get a variety pack.  The jam is sticky, sweet and full of strawberry flavour and the pastry is nice and crumbly.  Perfect to go with some vegan custard, or just with a mug of tea.  The tarts are a good choice.  My other favourite jam tarts are Mr Kipling which I recently discovered are vegan friendly yippee.

Each pack of 6 jam tarts is suitable for vegetarians and vegan as far as I can tell.  Per tart is 149kcal.  Sold in Morrisons supermarkets.

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Siesta Carob Mint Bar

May13
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Carob Mint Bar

A dairy and gluten free Carob mint flavoured confectionery bar from Siesta (D&D Chocolates Ltd).   I do not mind carob as a thin layer on flapjacks or similar type of foods,  but I found the thick carob in this bar too much.  The texture was not great as it seemed to dissolve in my mouth which was unpleasant.  The mint flavouring was good, but for me this bar is not something I would have again.

Each 50gram bar is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Per bar is approx. 280kcal.  I paid £1.09 in an independent health food shop.

www.danddchocolates.com

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Morrisons Chocolate Cookie Mix

May12
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Cookie Mix

A double chocolate chip cookie mix from Morrisons Supermarket.  This mix is designed to make six cookies and the recipe is vegan as long as you add a vegan margarine.  When I was making the cookies as per the instructions the mix would not come together it was too dry, so I had to add a little bit more water 25ml in total.  I used Vitalite vegan margarine.  The mix is very easy to make and cooks in just 15 minutes.

The cookies came out looking quite good,  they smell lovely.  I admit i slightly overcooked them which made them quite hard,  but the flavour was very good and I enjoyed them.

Each 275gram pack is suitable for vegetarians and vegan as far as I can tell.  Per sixth of the pack (one cookie) is 224kcal.  Sold in Morrisons supermarkets.
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Redwood Ham Style Pineapple Pizza

May11
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Hawaiin Pizza

A meat and dairy free Ham & Pineapple pizza from The Redwood Co.  What a lovely idea,  these pizzas are great fun,  I love the fact that these pizzas are vegan.  The fake ham, pineapple, vegan cheese and tomato sauce work very well on the thick pizza base.  They remind me of the cellophane wrapped mini pizzas you can get in the supermarket,  but totally dairy and meat free.  The flavour is pretty good and the textures are also good.  The cheese melts and the pizza base is a lovely texture.  I am so chuffed we now have vegan pizza options.  This is a really fun product and I really like it.

Each 205gram pizza is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Meat & Dairy Free.  Per half a pizza is approx.  220kcal.  You cook from frozen in 12 minutes.  Sold in health food shops and on line.

www.redwoodfoods.co.uk

Please note that my reviews are always honest and unbiased, however I feel it only right to point out that Redwood’s did supply this product for me to review.

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Neal’s Yard Wholefoods Mini Bears

May11
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Jelly Bears

Gelatine free vegan jelly bears from Neal’s Yard Wholefoods.   I always like finding new sweeties as I have a sweet tooth.  This bears are quite good.  They are quite fruity and chewy and I enjoyed having them.  I like that they are labelled vegan friendly.   Perfect for sharing and good fun for children.

Each 100gram pack of mini jelly bears are suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  No artificial colours or flavours. Per 100grams is 332kcal.  I bought mine in Holland and Barret.

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Dragonfly Beany Curried Burger

May10
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Burger Curry Flavoured

An organic curry flavoured beany burger from Dragonfly Foods.   Made with soya bean and brown rice with curried spices.  I really like Beany burgers and this one is also very good.  The burger is firm but easy to bite into,  it does fall apart quite easily when cooking so make sure you use a large spatular rather than a fork when you turn it over.   The flavour is mild curry.  Great on a bun with some salad or with some chips.

Each 200gram pack of 2 burgers is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.  Organic, Vegetarian Society Approved.  Per burger is 247kcal.  Sold in health food shops.

www.dragonflyfoods.com

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Walkers Szechuan Pepper Nuts

May10
2012 Leave a Comment Written by maggie

Vegan Coated Nuts

Chinese Szechuan Pepper coated peanuts from the Sensations Range of Walkers.  On the pack it says “The Spicy citrus tingle of Szechuan pepper gives way to a warming blend of cumin and turmeric.  Peanuts are covered with a crunchy flavoured wheat and rice flavour coating.”  I thought these coated nuts were OK,  the peanut is pleasant,  the crispy coating is light and the flavouring is more like a general curried taste.  Not too strong.  The peanuts are great for snacking and for a party food.

Each 155gram pack of nuts is suitable for vegetarians and vegan as far as I can tell.  Per 30gram serving is 143kcal.  Sold in supermarkets.

www.sensationscrisps.co.uk

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