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Front cover for Kick the Latch by Kathryn Scanlan Green background, horses in gates at the bottom, book title and author at the top

'Kick the Latch' by Kathryn Scanlan needs to be read by everyone! A riveting glimpse into life on the racetrack, with striking stories & impeccable writing. Very short so can read in a day or two. Everyone I have given it to has loved it!

This was so good!

Traditional Xi'an liangpi noodles (Cold)

And a special mention for the Traditional Xi'an liangpi cold noodles at Dream Xi'an in Tower Hill #London #vegan #veganfood #vegansky #vegansofbluesky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

Vegetarian Biang Biang Noodles Hand-made noodles in chef's special chilli sauce

Xi'an special Dumplings Filled with wood ear mushrooms, green cabbage, glass noodle, carrots, bean curd stick

Edamame beans

Mapo Tofu

Sampling the dishes of Guirong Wei - who has featured in Chef's Table: Noodles - at Dream Xi'an in Tower Hill #London! dreamxian.co.uk
#Vegan Biang Biang Noodles, Xi'an special Dumplings, Mapo tofu, and edamame beans #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

With such a purpose behind it, it is guaranteed to be good! I'm sure it will all turn out lovely

Good morning!! Ooo what are you making?

Dan Dan Noodles Fresh garlic with soy, peanut and sesame sauce

Biang Biang Noodles Soy sauce with dry chili and peanut on top

Robata Skewer Tofu Skin & Asparagus

Robata Skewers Tofu Skin & Asparagus Pan-Fried Mock Meat Dumplings

Asian fusion lunch at Noko in #Brixton Village Market - Pan-fried Mock Meat Dumplings, Tofu Skin & Asparagus Robata (Skewers), and Biang Biang and Dan Dan, with silky hand-made noodles! #vegan #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #londonvegan #veganlondon #london

Veg Combination for Two Miser Kik Lentils cooked in a delicious spiced hot sauce accompanied by a mild split peas sauce. Difen Miser Wot Whole lentils cooked in a delicious tomato sauce with exotic herbs and spices. Atkilt Wot (cabbage) Delicious combination of cabbage, carrots, and onion simmered in a light herb sauce. Spinach Chopped spinach cooked with garlic and herbs. Fosolia Carrots and green beans cooked with garlic and herbs. Ater Kik Yellow split pea stew cooked with turmeric

Shiro Wot A smooth blend of chickpeas and hot spices cooked in a rich tomato based sauce.

Samosas filled with a variety of vegetables

Kategna Crispy Injera seasoned with a mixture of chili and olive oil.

Friday night dinner at Adam's Ethiopian Restaurant on #Brixton Hill: Veg Samosas, Kategna, and the Veg Combination for Two with Shiro Wot (all washed down Habesha Beer)! #vegan #veganfood #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

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This looks great! Well done and all the best for the launch

Black bean & sweet potato chilli, chickpea & potato curry, pumpkin rice, plantain and a festival

Black bean & sweet potato chilli, chickpea & potato curry, pumpkin rice, plantain, festival, with Sorrel & Ginger drink, and sauces

Fritter

Black bean & sweet potato chilli, chickpea & potato curry, pumpkin rice, plantain, festival, and fritters from Tickle Me #Vegan in West Norwood; with Sorrel & Ginger drink, and an amazing array of sauces #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

MISSING: Have you seen 28-year-old Sulaiman? He was last seen on Thursday, 24 July near a hospital in #Tooting. He was wearing a grey cotton tracksuit & a green sweater. He has links to #Wandsworth. If you see him please contact police on 101 quoting CAD: 4010/24JUL25

Singaporean Fried Rice with Plant Based Chicken A fragrant and colourful fried rice dish inspired by the bold flavours of Singapore. Jasmine rice is stir-fried with a medley of fresh vegetables, then infused with aromatic curry spices and a hint of turmeric for a distinctive, golden hue. Vegan chow mein A deliciously savoury stir-fry of noodles, wok-tossed with a medley of fresh vegetables, including bell peppers, mushrooms, cabbage, and carrots. This vibrant dish is coated in a rich soy-based sauce, adding a perfect balance of umami and slight sweetness. Vegan Pad Kee Mao with Tofu Known as "Drunken Noodles" . A spicy and savoury stir-fry with wide rice noodles, sautéed to perfection in a smoky, flavourful sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of chili. This vegan version features vibrant vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions, all tossed together with fresh Thai basil for an aromatic finish.

Salt and Pepper Chips Crispy, steak chips tossed in a generous seasoning of sea salt and cracked black pepper. Light and crunchy, these savoury chips offer the perfect balance of flavour with every bite.

Treating ourselves to a Monday night takeaway courtesy of Waki Waki #Vegan: Singaporean Fried Rice with #plantbased chicken, vegan chow mein and vegan Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles) with Tofu, plus Salt and Pepper Chips on the side #veganfood #vegansky #veganlondon #londonvegan #veganuk

Three salads + Protein Brown rice with edamame beans Brown rice, soy sauce, carrot, edamame bean, red onion, toasted sesame oil, coriander Crackling Cauliflower Cauliflower, fennel, turmeric, red onion, ginger, olive oil, lemon juice, curry powder, garlic, garam masala, cumin, chilli powder, salt, black pepper Red kidney beans and tomato Soya chunks

Was at h.o.m.e. for lunch today (café by the #Barbican) - you can choose from their salads for a healthy & tasty #vegan meal! I had the cracking cauliflower, the kidney beans & tomato, the brown rice & edamame beans, and the soya chunks #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

Pulled Shiitake Rendang Penang shiitake mushrooms cooked in aromatic spices and served with coconut rice.

Acar Timun Spicy Crunchy Salad topped with crushed peanuts

Teh O’Ais Lemon tea served over ice

#Vegan dinner at Roti King #Waterloo - the Pulled Shiitake Rendang (Penang shiitake mushrooms cooked in aromatic spices and coconut rice), with Acar Timun (spicy crunchy salad topped with crushed peanuts), and Teh O’Ais (lemon tea served over ice)! #veganfood #plantbased #vegansky #veganlondon

Vegan Pain Au Chocolat from Layers Bakery

Cappuccino with oat milk from Layers Bakery

House Special from Ethiopiques - Injera, Mittin Shiro, Gomen Wet, Mesir Wet, Chickpeas, Okra, Salad, Cabbage, Peas and Broad beans

#Vegan Pain Au Chocolat from Layers Bakery by Trinity Buoy Wharf, and the House Special from Ethiopiques in the #Southbank Centre Food Market (Injera, Mittin Shiro, Gomen Wet, Mesir Wet, Chickpeas, Okra, Salad, Cabbage, Peas and Broad beans) #veganfood #vegansky #veganlondon #londonvegan #plantbased

The Mexican Tostada Pinto beans, quinoa, red cabbage, kale leaves, pickled onion, tostada top, hot pickle seasonal veg, tomato, Palm Greens chipotle crema, toasted seed guajillo oil - plus ginger tamari tempeh, roast portobello mushrooms and burnt habanero chile oil

The Mexican Tostada Pinto beans, quinoa, red cabbage, kale leaves, pickled onion, tostada top, hot pickle seasonal veg, tomato, Palm Greens chipotle crema, toasted seed guajillo oil - plus ginger tamari tempeh, roast portobello mushrooms and burnt habanero chile oil

The Mexican Tostada Pinto beans, quinoa, red cabbage, kale leaves, pickled onion, tostada top, hot pickle seasonal veg, tomato, Palm Greens chipotle crema, toasted seed guajillo oil - plus ginger tamari tempeh, roast portobello mushrooms and burnt habanero chile oil

Cappuccino with oat milk

The Mexican Tostada from Palm Greens in #Shoreditch: pinto beans, quinoa, red cabbage, kale leaves, pickled onion, tostada, seasonal veg, tomato, chipotle crema, toasted seed guajillo oil - plus tempeh, mushrooms, & burnt habanero chile oil w/ oat cappuccino! #vegan #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased

Vegan Tom Yum Fried Rice (with tofu, onion, mushroom, lemongrass, lime), the Tofu Noodles Curry (with beansprout, onion, and peanut), and Broccoli

Dinner at Torthai on Bedford Hill #Balham - which has a separate #Vegan menu www.torthai.co.uk We had Vegan Tom Yum Fried Rice (with tofu, onion, mushroom, lemongrass, lime), the Tofu Noodles Curry (with beansprout, onion, and peanut), and Broccoli! #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon

It was! Would love to try some of their other tasty looking vegan options next time, such as their Rujak Manis Tartare (Fruit Salad in a sweet and spicy peanut dressing) or their Gado Gado (Jakarta-style Vegetable Salad served with Rice Cakes, Tofu and Tempe, topped with Crackers)!

Raspberry Marzipan Swirl Raspberry and marzipan filling, fondant icing, raspberry jam, freeze dried raspberries and rose flakes

Raspberry Marzipan Swirl (with a bite taken out of it) Raspberry and marzipan filling, fondant icing, raspberry jam, freeze dried raspberries and rose flakes

The #Vegan Raspberry Marzipan Swirl from Donutelier on Charing Cross Road #London: Raspberry and marzipan filling, fondant icing, raspberry jam, freeze dried raspberries and rose flakes #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

Kerupuk (Emping crackers)

Tahu Walik Crispy Fried Tofu Stuffed in Vegetable - served with Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce

Tempe Mendoan, Bakwan Jagung, Bakwan Sayur Trio of Deep-fried Fritters, Fermented Soya Bean, Sweet Corn and Mixed Vegetables

Mie Tek Tek Jawa Fried Noodles Toba-style with Tempe and Tofu

Indonesian #Vegan dinner at Toba by Leicester Square #London - tobalondon.co.uk Kerupuk (Emping crackers), Tahu Walik (Crispy Fried Tofu), Tempe Mendoan, Bakwan Jagung, Bakwan Sayur (Trio of Deep-fried Fritters), and Mie Tek Tek Jawa (Fried Noodles with Tempe & Tofu) #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased

Amoka Afrique Vodka Mango & Papita, Select Aperitivo, Passion Fruit, Lime, Pineapple, Scotch Bonnet

And I enjoyed a lovely cocktail with my birthday lunch at Akara #London Bridge: the Amoka - Afrique Vodka Mango & Papita, Select Aperitivo, Passion Fruit, Lime, Pineapple, Scotch Bonnet! All their cocktails are #vegan! #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

Sinasir Rice Pancake w/ Black-eyed Bean Hummus "Sinasir: a Northern Nigerian rice pancake with a fluffy texture and subtle nutty undertones" Green Plantain Chips w/ Aubergine Yassa "Aubergine Yassa: A twist on the Senegalese classic, roasted aubergines gently folded into a rich, tangy-sweet yassa sauce of slow-caramelised onions, and bright citrus."

Pressed Yam w/ Green Shito "Green Shito: a vibrant Ghanaian chilli sauce made with petite belle habanero peppers, onions, and aromatic spices, blended and slow cooked into a fiery paste with a fresh, punchy kick"

Tomato Akara "Akara: a black-eyed bean fritter resembling a crispy savoury doughnut. Our version is a fusion of the Nigerian Akara Osu and the Brazilian Acarajé served with a smooth bean puree and a side of sosu kaani" "Sosu Kaani: a Senegalese chilli sauce that balances spicy heat with subtle sweetness."

BBQ King Oyster Mushroom & Brazilian Carrot Rice

#Vegan birthday lunch at Akara in #London Bridge! Rice Pancake w/ Black-eyed Bean Hummus, Green Plantain Chips w/ Aubergine Yassa & Pressed Yam w/ Green Shito to start with, followed by Tomato Akara, and the BBQ King Oyster Mushroom & Brazilian Carrot Rice plate! #plantbased #vegansky #veganfood

The Thunderbird Inn in Nazot Springs

The Thunderbird Inn in Nazot Springs

Underneath the Temple Forge of the Great Smith in Nazot Springs

Images from an amazing Dungeons & Dragons session over the weekend #cleric #dwarf #d&d #tabletop

Veg Spring Rolls Vermicelli (Bún Chà Giò Chay)

Vegetarian Papaya Salad (Nom Chay) Crunchy green papaya with, Tofu, peanuts, carrot, mint, Coriander, garlic, chilli, vinegar

On this visit to Hanoi Eats & Boba in #Balham I went for the Vegetable Spring Rolls Bún, and the refreshing & zingy papaya salad #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #vegan #vegansofbluesky #veganlondon #londonvegan

Jerk Bowl Fragrant Jerk Spices cooked with selected mixed vegetables and ripe plantain served over steamed Cookdaily rice and topped with freshly handcut smoky coleslaw Vegan Chicken Cashew Nuts Spring roll Drizzled with scotch bonnet sauce

Jerk Bowl Fragrant Jerk Spices cooked with selected mixed vegetables and ripe plantain served over steamed Cookdaily rice and topped with freshly handcut smoky coleslaw Vegan Chicken Cashew Nuts Spring Roll Drizzled with scotch bonnet sauce

More Jerk Bowl goodness from King Cookdaily in #Spitalfields - okra, courgette, pak choi, cabbage, carrot, onion, red pepper, broccoli
green beans, plantain, and #vegan chicken, all cooked with jerk spices, served with rice, coleslaw and a spring roll #vegansky #plantbased #veganfood #veganlondon

Flat noodles (spicy) with vegetables and tofu

Vegetable gyoza

Flat noodles (spicy) with vegetables and tofu, and vegetable gyoza

A quick and tasty #vegan lunch deal at the recently rebranded Thai Andaman on #Streatham Hill (where Talay Thai used to be) - www.thaiandamanlondon.com - vegetable gyoza, and spicy flat noodles with vegetables and tofu #veganlondon #veganfood #vegansky #vegansofbluesky #veganlondon #londonvegan

Dal, Vegetable Kothu, Tomato Rice, Bombay Aloo, Aubergine Curry

Cashew Pakoda

Green Banana Bhaji

Bombay Aloo, Aubergine Curry, Dal

A Sri Lankan feast at Apollo Banana Leaf in #Tooting www.apollobananaleaf.com with @jackadimus.bsky.social - Cashew Pakoda, Onion Bhaji, Green Banana Bhaji, Dal, Vegetable Kothu, Tomato Rice, Bombay Aloo & Aubergine Curry #vegan #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan #BYOB

Vegan sausages, tomato and chilli jam, coriander, cream cheese, in a folded naan bread from Dishoom

The Vegan Sausage Naan & Masala Chai Meal Kit from Dishoom - chai spices, coriander, cream cheese, ginger, pack of four vegan sausages, tomato & chilli jam (a house recipe, made with tomato, ginger, garlic, green chilli, rice vinegar and sugar), and three naan doughballs

Four Vegan sausages - specially developed for Dishoom with Chef Neil Rankin

The #Vegan Sausage Roll Naan & Masala Chai Meal Kit from Dishoom www.dishoom.com/store/produc...
We fried the vegan sausages, then put them into naan breads (that we rolled out & grilled) with tomato & chilli jam, coriander and cream cheese! We loved the chai too #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased

The Vegan Salad Bowl from Kybelle - Pasta, beets, salad, aubergine, carrots, noodles, potatoes, falafel, hummus and tahini

Today's #vegan salad bowl from Kybelle Café in #Shoreditch #FalafelFriday #vegansky #vegansofbluesky #veganfood #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan