• Food and Drink

    Veganuary 2026: Which Supermarket Has the Best Vegan Deals?

    04/01/2026 - By 

    Veganuary has officially landed — and this year, supermarkets are taking it seriously. I’ve been out visiting all the major retailers to see who’s offering real value, and where you should shop if you want to make plant‑based eating affordable this January. Here’s what I found — and yes, one supermarket is way ahead of the pack. Aldi: The Standout Winner for Veganuary 2026 Aldi is absolutely smashing Veganuary this year. Deals began right at the end of December, and they’re treating Veganuary as a full seasonal event, not just a weekly Specialbuy drop. That means: New vegan items arriving…

  • Food and Drink - Lifestyle

    A Visual Guild To Aldi Veganuary 2026

    03/01/2026 - By 

    Veganuary 2026 has officially begun, and Aldi has once again rolled out a mix of returning favourites, brand‑new plant‑based launches, and a few surprises that make the weekly shop a little more exciting. This year, I’m putting together a visual guide so you can quickly and easily see what’s available without having to hunt through the aisles yourself. Think of it as a snapshot of what Veganuary looks like on the shelves right now — practical, simple, and updated throughout the month as new items appear. This guide is especially for anyone who wants to explore plant‑based eating without the…

  • Food and Drink - Taste Test

    Aldi Thai‑Style Noodles: Our Honest Taste Test Veganuary 2026

    01/01/2026 - By 

    When a new budget‑friendly vegan option lands on the shelves, we’re always curious to see whether it’s worth adding to the weekly shop. This week, we tried Aldi’s Plant Menu Thai‑Style Noodles, a pot‑style meal that promises convenience, flavour, and value. Here’s our honest take after a full taste test. First Impressions competitively priced pot: At first glance, the price point is appealing, especially compared to branded noodle pots. easy preparation: Simply pour on boiling water, leave it to sit for the recommended time, and you’re done. attractive packaging: We actually liked the look of the pot — bright, tidy,…

  • Food and Drink - Taste Test

    Aldi Kimchi Pieces: Veganuary Taste Test & Recipe Ideas

    01/01/2026 - By 

    This Veganuary, we gave Aldi’s new Plant Menu Kimchi Pieces a go — and we’re glad we did. The name caught our eye, and the light, healthy meal idea shown on the box sealed the deal. These pieces are part of Aldi’s expanded vegan range for 2026, and they’re a great example of how simple, flavourful plant-based options can inspire everyday cooking. 🌱 First Impressions Packaging: Bright, clean, and inviting — the meal suggestion looked fresh and balanced. Cooking method: We used the air fryer, which gave the pieces a lightly crisped exterior without drying them out. Flavour: Mild chilli…

  • Food and Drink - Lifestyle

    Why Vegans Should Reclaim the Word Meat

    01/01/2026 - By 

    Language is alive. It grows, shrinks, twists, and reforms itself depending on who uses it and why. But sometimes, a word’s journey tells us more about power and politics than about grammar. The word meat is one of those words — and its history reveals just how absurd Europe’s attempts to police vegan language really are. Let’s take it back to the beginning. 📜 The Real History of Meat For most of English history, meat didn’t mean animal flesh at all. In Old English, the word was mete, and it simply meant food — any food. Bread was meat. Fruit…

  • Food and Drink - Taste Test

    🥙 Our Aldi Veganuary Taste: Sweet Potato & Spinach Balls – with menu ideas

    30/12/2025 - By 

    We tried the Sweet Potato and Spinach Balls from Aldi’s Plant Menu range, and they turned out to be a brilliant little shortcut for quick, cheap, and tasty sandwiches. We made simple but satisfying sandwiches using brown seeded bread, onion pickle, smoked vegan cheese, mixed lettuce, and the Aldi Sweet Potato and Spinach Balls, finishing each one with an extra slice of cheese for good measure. Our verdict As a sandwich filler: one packet comfortably fed all three members of my family. As part of a main meal: we’d say the box would serve two people. We really enjoyed them.…

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    Aldi Launches New Vegan Range for Veganuary 2025 — Including Ice Cream, Pies & Mushroom Bites

    30/12/2025 - By 

    Veganuary is officially underway, and Aldi has come out of the gate strong with a fresh wave of plant‑based products announced in their latest press release. If you’re looking to try more vegan options this January — or you’re already plant‑powered all year round — this is a launch worth celebrating. Aldi’s new additions include Caramelised Biscuit Vegan Ice Cream, Vegan Lamb & Mint Pies, and Mushroom Popcorn Bites — a trio that shows just how far supermarket vegan ranges have come. I’ll be using Aldi’s official press images throughout this post so you can get a proper look at…

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    Surprise Drop! Aldi’s Veganuary 2026 Range Is Already in Stores in December

    28/12/2025 - By 

    Here’s What’s Already in Stores Veganuary always brings a wave of excitement for plant‑based eaters, but this year Aldi has surprised everyone by rolling out its Veganuary 2026 range ahead of schedule. Shoppers across the UK are already spotting new Plant Menu products, branded vegan staples, and a few unexpected treats on shelves. If you’re in East Sussex like me, this early drop is especially welcome — Aldi’s Hailsham store is usually one of the first to get seasonal stock, and this year is no exception. Below is your full guide to what’s out now, what’s coming next, and which…

  • Food and Drink

    How to Make Vegan Cider at Home

    28/12/2025 - By 

    Cider should be vegan by default — it’s just fermented apple juice. But commercial brands sometimes use: Isinglass (fish bladder) Gelatin Chitin (from shellfish) Cochineal (insect‑derived colouring) Honey (as a sweetener) And some store‑bought apple juices contain preservatives like potassium sorbate, which stop fermentation entirely. When you make cider at home, you control every ingredient — and everything in this recipe is 100% vegan.

  • Food and Drink - Seasonal

    Vegan Treats for Santa: Homemade And Shop‑Bought Favourites

    22/12/2025 - By 

    very December, families across the UK set out a little plate of something special for Santa — a small gesture of gratitude for the joy he brings. But where did this tradition begin, and how can we make it fun, festive, and fully vegan for modern families? Let’s unwrap the history, stir in some creativity, and finish with a generous helping of plant‑based treats that children will love making (and tasting) before bedtime on Christmas Eve. 🎄 A Brief History of Leaving Food & Drink Out for Santa The tradition of leaving snacks for Santa goes back centuries. Ancient Norse…