Author Archives: JustBloggs

Vegan Venice

Posted on May 19, 2024 by JustBloggs

Venice isn’t so easy for vegans but with a bit of hunting around, you can find some hidden gems. Here are a few that I have found… La Tecia Vegana, Calle dei Secchi, 2104, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy La Tecia … Continue reading →

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Yuzu Frosted Chocolate and Raspberry Cake

Posted on December 30, 2023 by JustBloggs

I’m head of research at Viva! and have a strong background in science. I love cooking but tend to wing most recipes – except cakes! Most of us need to follow a recipe to make a good cake. This one … Continue reading →

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Toffee apple cheesecake

Posted on December 30, 2023 by JustBloggs

We do a vegan bake-off competition at my work each year. This year there were 21 of us taking part which meant two bakes being bought into the office each Monday through October and November – which made getting up … Continue reading →

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Vegan haggis, neeps & tatties

Posted on January 25, 2023 by JustBloggs

It’s Burns night again and this year I tried the M&S Scottish Spiced Vegetable & Lentil Haggis (£3.75) from Ocado. It’s very nice with a great classic veggie haggis flavour. I have no idea what a traditional pudding made of … Continue reading →

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No-bake chocolate orange torte

Posted on April 10, 2022 by JustBloggs

This super-easy chocolate torte takes less than an hour to make and is a real winner with vegans and non-vegans! The recipe is based on the one my colleague Alice made for our Viva! vegan bake-off. She said it was … Continue reading →

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Blackcurrant frangipane with vodka pastry

Posted on April 3, 2022 by JustBloggs

This is a slightly different recipe to the one I normally use for my frangipanes and I think I like this one more! It’s based on a recipe from the Domestic Gothess who uses vodka in the pastry instead of … Continue reading →

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Seville orange and cardamom upside-down cake

Posted on February 12, 2022 by JustBloggs

It’s marmalade time again. My fella bought a giant box (28 kilograms) and has been busy filling the house with lovely orangey aromas. However, he is running out of time and the oranges need using so we stuck some peel … Continue reading →

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Snowy-topped mini mince pies

Posted on November 23, 2021 by JustBloggs

Makes 24 mini pies For the meringue: • The water from one can of chick peas (aquafaba)• ½ a cup of caster sugar• A small pinch of cream of tartar For the pastry: • 220g plain flour• 110g vegan butter … Continue reading →

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Christmas faux gras

Posted on November 17, 2021 by JustBloggs

Last Christmas I was cooking for a non-vegan French friend and decided to try out my faux gras recipe. It went down a storm! I know some vegans can’t get their heads around recreating a dish produced in such a … Continue reading →

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New York Deli Pastrami sandwich

Posted on December 28, 2020 by JustBloggs

The classic, considered to be New York’s signature sandwich is made with sliced pastrami topped with spicy brown mustard on rye bread. You can add Swiss cheese, mayo and pickles or sauerkraut. I used Squeaky Bean Vegan Pastrami Style Sandwich … Continue reading →

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