Happy New Year...Happy Birthday blog.....Happy VEGANUARYYYY

Aloha Vegans

HAPPY NEW YEAR...AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLOG <3 <3

Yes Im impressed, but im still here, like a year on and still so in love with Vegan life and everything the community has to offer :) Ive made the best friends through my Huddersfield Vegan group and been involved in some AMAZING stuff.
So i shall start the blog  off with some pictures of Hudd Vegan xmas party which was just lovely, we had food, we had drinkies and gifts were exchanged...wooo

Was bloody lovely, im so proud and honoured to be involved with a group of lovely people <3

I also met santa on another night out..just thought id add this cos it made me giggle :)

The MOST important and best part of christmas for me, is spending time with my family. I love living in yorkshire, but i do miss that crazy bunch, even when I go home to visit, I dont get to see them all, so having my family in one room is the best gift of all.

This year Fraz, my brother in law cooked me dinner :)..well everyone, but he made me a lush vegan dinner..i had a nut roast and it was AMAZING

Vegan christmas dinnerrrr

My family are also slightly bonkers, we recorded our own christmas song, it was bad...but the most fun!!!

Ive also enjoyed throwing myself into the world of Harry this holiday season, as i write this im halfway through book 5!!! woo..Santa bought me so booja booja, the perfect book companion!!!!

I spent NYE drinking vegan wine with some of my Huddersfield Family...I looked like this:

I woke up for brunch on January the first and made the mother of all meals....
I think this is my favourite meal....OM NOM NOM

So that brings us to now, January 3rd 2016 :) and we are in Veganuary!!! Last year I posted daily on here what i was eating, this year I'm filming it and will make a video round up once a week, so keep your eyes open for that. Tomorrow I start my new job and this exciting new chapter...

Oh here is my 2015 round up video... <3 <3 <3

HELLO 2016...HELLO VEGANUARYYYYYYYYY

Much Love

VeganRibs

xxx

London Vegfest 2015

Aloha Vegans

1 year on and I went to the place it all started for me!! Vegfest 2015 WAS AMAZING. So many nice things to eat, soooo many people, so many great things to buy and in general a jolly good time with a chummy. 

I left Huddersfield on the friday morning and went to Camden for a chiller on the friday, saw an epic sunset then met my sister, brother in law and a friend to see one of my favourite bands ever. Mallory Knox. 

Some good vegan options in Camden

 They were AMAZINGGGGGGGGG

Ok so now Mallory Loving is out the way..On to VEGEST <3 <3 <3 <3

The day started with a tired me hopping on a train in Kent with my dad to go to london. I arrived at Olympia and could'nt believe what i saw when i got out the tube station..THE BIGGEST QUEUE EVER

My friend Becky was still on her way so I went in..so glad I arrived early as it meant that I could browse before it got toooo crazy!! So many good sellers there and Organisations. The first thing I had was a red velvet Ms Cupcake. It was beyond beautiful..I cant even explain! I ended up eating it in the queue outside which I had to rejoin when my chummy arrived!

Me and bex in the BIGGEST QUEUE

We then ended up browsing, looking at all the stalls and just taking it all in. There was a lot to take in!! It was honestly amazing. Although the queues and the busyness was a pain, it was also exciting to see how much the event had grown since last year and how big veganism has become in just that short time. I made a consious effort to go the veganuary stand, this is where the journey began for me last year. It was speaking to Clea and taking up the vegan january challange that has gotten me here..to a whole year Vegan. When I met her last year, I had no idea that her encouragement and practical approach to veganism would have such a lasting impact. We naturally had a hug and a selfie and I am so greatful that I got to say a massive thank you to Clea and the Veganuary team! 

Clea and I..This lovely lady encouraged me to go Vegan!! THANK YOUUUUUU

For lunch my aim was to find the shortest queue..that was a challenge, lots of hungry vegans and so much choice. Luckily I found some lovely street style food and went for  some curry..cant ever go wrong with curry!!

one of my favourite stall was the All glamour no guts stall... they sold vegan accessories and apparel..and its all beautiful! I bought this necklace and I'm in love with it. I've decided that I'm NEVER taking it off!! ha

Something AMAZING also happened...I met one of my IDOLS...a true Vegan hero.. TIMOTHY SHIEFF...he is an amazing athlete, youtuber and just a generally lovely human being who is full of compassion and the highest morals. I love it. He was the nicest person, we chatted, i fangirled..it was awesome..I just need to get a Nagev top :) :) (His clothing line ethics and antics..check em out)

Me and Tim Shieff!!!!!!

There was a lot more stalls, food samples and a lot of money spent (not god for my looming unemployment) but i figured hey..when in rome...haha so below is my haul. I have tried a few of the products now, the veganaise is the best thing ever...so damn good..the falafel is a standard purchase and the Tofurky products are awesome. I also joined the vegan society :) :)

The best haul everrrr

Overall Vegfest 2015 was awesome. I got some great food, met some amazing people and in general had a good time. there were however some of the ost epic queues I've ever seen and at times the busyness of it all got a bit much. There were also some issues with some stallholders such as GOSSH were there, yet the fund animal testing and also the Primal pantry were promoting the eating of animals and Diary on their literature. Those were epic fails on Vegfests part, but they delt with it well. As for the queues, i'm happy veganisim is growing, but clearly..a bigger venue is needed.

Overal vegfest was amazing!! Bring on brighton!!

Much Love

Vegan Ribs

xxxxx

What did I eat today?- January 31st

January 31st

Its the last day of Veganuary!! I cant believe how quickly it has gone! I have really enjoyed blogging my food and sharing my vegan journey. I am now at the end of my 4th month of being vegan and I'm LOVING it. I would never go back to dairy now as there is a vegan answer to everything.

I hope you have enjoyed my blog and I thank you for all the support. Im now going to try and do a dish of the week and I will continue to blog veganism and my journey!

On to the FOOD

Breakfast:

I am disgusted with my breakfast. I had a doughnut and a rubicon.To be fair this was at 12....still..super unhealthy, but I was near a co-op and I wanted to try their doughnuts for myself..jam doughnuts..VEGAN...say WHAT

Lunch

As I was in Manchester I had to go to the infamous (amongst Vegans anyways) V revolution.

It was AMAZING!! I had a BBQ burger with 'bacon' ,'cheese', coleslaw, 'beef' and onions.

This is the best burger I've EVER had. Check out the full blog post.

Whilst in Manchester I also went to their massive Holland and Barrett and finally found some pudology to try. Reviews to come when I eat these bad boys!

I also went to Waitrose and found these coconut yogurts and this basil tofu! It wasn't cheap but I cant wait to try!!

Tea

For tea I was really excited to try these Vbites 'Fish' fillets. They were soooooo good. Really tasted awesome. Holland and Barrett...get them!

The most unhealthy day. On to the smooothies and salad tomorrow. Going to be really strange not blogging it!!!

Well done to everyone who has completed veganuary. You did it.

Much Love

VeganRibs

xxxx

What did I eat today?January 28th

January 28th

Aloha. Today as been a good food day..always is wen youre a vegan

haha!

Breakfast:

Toast

Forgot to photo!

Lunch:

Salad box from the canteen YUMMMMM

Bread Roll and vitalite!

Tea

Rubbish picture..but stuffed peppers, salad and sweet potato! NOM

Bring on more snow!

Much Love

VeganRibs 

xxxx

What did I eat today? January 27th

January 27th

Time is flying, only 4 days of veganuary left :)...A life time of veganism for me. It marks nearly 4 months since I became vegan and it has literally become the norm for me!

Breakfast:

Toast! I failed to take pics! Useless!!

Lunch:

Leftovers again! Can't beat leftovers can you? Gnocchi!!

Random Snackage:

Fizzy fangs from sainsburys!..These are awesome and 3 packs for £1... a hit in the office!

Tea:

I'm having friends for tea tomorrow, so I prepped some stuffed peppers with risotto. So thats what I've had for tea. With veggie fingers and a salad. I have a lot of evening activities at the moment, so it requires lots of quick easy meals! Tonight I had meditation! Ace fun!

Hope you enjoyed!

Apologies if my posts are getting repetitive. Its the reality of an insanely busy woman!

Thanks for all the support!

Much Love

VeganRibs

xxx 

what did I eat today?- January 26th

January 26th

Aloha and happy Monday :)

Hope you all feel refreshed after the weekend!

Breakfast:

One of my cinnamon swirls and a herbal..just screams healthy..haha!

Lunch:

Marmite bagel and some hola hoops! Again not healthy!!

Tea:

Since I've eaten rubbish all day I thought it was best to cook some yummy food so I made a lovely batch of gnocchi. Its dead cheap and super tasty, plus very quick to make!

Ingredients:

Gnocchi (make sure its vegan!)

Jar of tomato sauce (extra lazy)

Veg: Mushrooms, onions, peppers, garlic, kale and whatever else you have lying around!

Fry those veggies in some fry light!

LAZY

one bloomin tasty sauce!

add some gnocchi!

Serve

feeling greedy? Add some linda Mc cartney sausages :)




So there you have it! Yummy but lazy tea!

Hope you are all well! January is dissapearing! Veganuary peeps have ou decided if youre going to stay vegan?

Much Love

VeganRibs

xxx

What did I eat today? January 25th

January 25th

If you saw yesterdays blog post you'll understand why I am feeling delicate today!!

I didn't have breakfast as I was catching some Zs..but i did make a beautiful chilli

Brunch?

A microwave curry wrap on an ugly plate! 

Tea

I made a yummy chilli. I didnt follow a recipe i just chucked the following together;

Soya Mince

Onions

Sweet potato

Pepper

Tomato

Kidney Beans

Sweetcorn

Spinach

Mushrooms

Chilli Powder

Garlic

Nooch

Chopped tomatoes

Herbs

Spices

To make: I fried the mince and veg. I added some chilli powder whilst frying off. Then added the chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, sweetcorn and some water. Let it simmer then put in the oven for an hour.Easy and tasty.

Served with tortilla crisps, garlic bread, violife and a bit of mayo to cool it down!

One tasty tea

Pudding

I made some cinnamon swirls..jus roll as they were going out of date thought i had best cook them!! These are vegan..I was shocked when i found out!

. 

Much Love

VeganRibs

xxx