• 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…

  • Animal Rights Advocacy

    Puppy Farming to Be Banned: The 2025 Animal Welfare Shake‑Up Every Pet Lover Should Know About

    30/12/2025 - By 

    The UK has finally taken a decisive step toward ending one of the country’s most troubling animal‑welfare issues. In December 2025, the government confirmed that puppy farming will be banned as part of its new, long‑term Animal Welfare Strategy. For campaigners, vets, and families who’ve unknowingly bought sick puppies from low‑welfare breeders, this announcement marks a long‑awaited turning point. Below is everything you need to know — what’s been announced, what it means, and what happens next. 🌟 What Was Announced in December 2025? In a major pre‑Christmas update, the government revealed a package of reforms designed to overhaul how…

  • Animal Rights Advocacy

    The Rise of Vegan Advertising: Why 2025 Marked a Turning Point — And What’s Coming in 2026

    30/12/2025 - By 

    If you’ve felt like vegan messaging has been everywhere this year, you’re not imagining it. 2025 has seen the biggest surge in vegan and animal‑rights advertising the UK has ever experienced, from primetime TV to cinema screens, billboards, and global digital campaigns. For long‑time vegans — and for anyone who’s been quietly hoping for a cultural shift — this has been a genuinely heartening moment. For years, vegan organisations have worked with tiny budgets, relying on grassroots activism and social media to get their message out. But 2025 changed the landscape. Suddenly, vegan ads weren’t niche — they were mainstream,…

  • 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.…

  • Food and Drink

    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…

  • Lifestyle

    AMZCHEF Juicer Became My Hero for Zero‑Waste Vegan Recipes

    29/12/2025 - By 

    When I bought the AMZCHEF Automatic Cold Press Juicer last August, I expected it to be useful—but I didn’t expect it to become one of my most‑used kitchen tools. I’ve tried juicers before, and most of them ended up shoved in a cupboard because they were either too fiddly, too messy, or too limited. This one has genuinely earned its place on my counter. Below is my honest experience after months of daily and weekly use—no hype, no gloss, just what it’s actually like to live with this machine. 🌱 What Is a Cold Press Juicer — and Why Is…

  • Food and Drink

    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.

  • Animal Rights Advocacy - News

    Swindon Greyhound Stadium Closes Forever

    28/12/2025 - By 

    A Landmark Victory for Animal Welfare. After 73 years of greyhound racing, Swindon’s Abbey Stadium has finally closed its track for good — and for many of us who care deeply about animals, compassion, and ethical progress, this is genuinely good news. On 27 December 2025, the stadium hosted its final race before shutting permanently, marking the end of an industry long criticised for cruelty, injuries, and exploitation. For animal‑rights advocates, this moment represents a powerful shift in public values — away from using animals for entertainment and toward a kinder, more conscious society. 🌱 Why This Closure Matters For…