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We asked Picnic, one of our very favourite vegan cafes in Glasgow, to share one of their favourite springtime recipes with us. This is a delicious and healthy Japanese-inspired baked tofu dish, served with a tasty wasabi & avocado puree, a fresh pickled cucumber salad, and garnished with chilli &

This recipe showcases some of our favourite Fairtrade ingredients. Poke bowls originated in Hawaii and their versatility means they’re now popular the world over; you can use any protein you wish - we went for the delicately smoked tofu from Taifun, though you could just as easily use another tofu, o

Shoe Tree Cafe is a cosy, independent cafe in the trendy Heaton suburb of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. With a completely vegan menu,they serve a range of homemade vegan and vegetarian breakfasts, lunches and sweet treats as well as offering an extensive selection of loose leaf tea and outstanding coffee. We

Hungry Squirrel make seriously gourmet spreads, using high quality ingredients and with delectable flavours from maple-syrup-sweetened Cookie Dough Cashew to the hearty ABC mix (possibly our favourite at GC HQ - although it's not easy to choose!) Made in small batches in Aberdeenshire, it's fantastic

Bute Island Foods have been making cheese alternatives on the beautiful Isle of Bute for over 30 years! From hand-making the original 'Scheese' around a farmhouse kitchen table, to now operating out of a dedicated dairy free factory and supplying some of the UKs biggest food brands, they've got a vegan

Wow your garden guests this summer with this surprisingly decadent dish of sweet corn ribs which is way more than the sum of its parts! Easily oven-roasted any day of the week, or pop them on your barbeque for extra chargrilled flavour. These were a huge hit in the Greencity kitchen this summer and we're

In a world where we are all trying to do more in life, Days Brewing have created a couple of non-alcoholic beers to help us. Their drinks allow you to catch up friends and nurse a couple of beers without nursing a hangover the next day. You can stay fresh and be ready to go for a busy lifestyle.

If you’re craving something deep fried that conjures up evocative memories of summer days spent at the seaside, look no further than the exceptionally convincing vegan alternative that is Vegan Calamari. Best served on chips with lemon wedges and a creamy dip.

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Our local soap supplier, Caurnie Soaps, has the title of oldest soaperie in the world to still use the cold pressing technique. It was started by Jim’s grandfather in 1922 and he still uses the very same machinery to hand press every single bar of soap they make today. We recently had the pleasure o

For pudding it could only be the mighty steamed fruitcake variety! Our resident baker Leigh shared with us her tried and tested recipe, which is suitable for vegans and makes a great gift for family & friends (as long as you trust them to give you back your pudding bowls for next year.) Read on for