Are gingerbread cookies vegan? This post will tell you everything you need to know about buying and making dairy-free and eggless cookies, decorations and icing. When it comes to Christmas traditions, baking gingerbread cookies is always the first thing that comes to mind for me. These sweet and spicy treats, often shaped like people or …
Is Christmas cake vegan? In this post, we’ll take a look at the ingredients typically found in a traditional recipe, easy baking substitutes, and the best vegan Christmas cakes to buy. As Christmas approaches, I’m sure many of you will be thinking about one of the most popular festive traditions- indulging in a slice of …
Is gravy vegan? This post will tell you everything you need to know about this savoury sauce. We’ll take a closer look at the ingredients of popular gravy brands such as Bisto, KFC, Ikea, Quixo & much more! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of… gravy. Yup, gravy! I’ve been posting a lot of …
Is popcorn vegan? And if so, what kind of popcorn can vegans have? This post will tell you everything you need to know about this much-loved cinema treat! When you’re new to veganism, the world of snacks can feel overwhelming. “Does my favourite candy contain gelatine?”, “Why is there milk powder in everything?”, “Why isn’t …
Are Roses vegan? If you’re newly vegan or looking for dairy-free chocolates for a loved one, you might be wondering the same thing. This post will tell you everything you need to know about these nostalgic chocolates. When it comes to capturing the spirit of a quintessential British Christmas, few things do it better than …
Getting ready for the festive season and wondering to yourself: Are Celebrations vegan? This post takes a closer look at the ingredients and tells you everything you need to know about these choccy treats. Celebrations are a Christmas food staple in many households across the UK. The iconic red tub is instantly recognizable, and when …
First Christmas as a vegan and wondering if any Quality Street are vegan? This post will tell you everything you need to know about these festive faves. Quality Street are iconic chocolates made by Nestle. They come in a variety of different flavours- each individually wrapped with colourful packaging. According to the Quality Street website, …
Are caramel apples vegan? If it’s your first spooky season on a vegan diet, you might be wondering the same thing! Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients to find out. Caramel apples are a popular dessert- a crisp green (or sometimes red) apple covered with a soft, chewy caramel coating. According to Pete …
Apple pie is a comfort food for many in the Winter months, with its flaky, buttery crust and sweetly-spiced fruity filling. It’s a simple dessert that’s widely available and loved by all, but is apple pie vegan? Let’s take a look! I don’t know about you, but as soon as Autumn swings around, everything I …
Are Sour Patch Kids vegan? That’s the question on everyone’s lips! Keep reading to find out which versions are vegan-friendly and which ones you should avoid. Sour Patch Kids are a popular candy that come in a variety of flavours. They were first created in the USA in the 1970’s by Frank Galatolie and back …
Gelato is a creamy frozen treat that is great for keeping cool on hot days. It comes in many different flavours, but is gelato dairy-free? Keep reading to find out more. I don’t know about you but there’s nothing I love more on a Summer’s day than a frozen sweet treat like ice cream or …
It’s a thick, dark brown syrup that is often used in baking or to add sweetness to savoury recipes, but is treacle vegan? Here’s everything you need to know about it! Treacle is a byproduct that’s created during the sugar-making process and it comes in two varieties- light treacle and dark treacle. Light treacle is …
Pectin is a common ingredient in jams, jellies and sweets. It’s used to create a gel-like texture, but is pectin vegan? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about this fascinating ingredient! If you’ve ever looked at the ingredients list on jam, jelly, or any kind of chewy sweets, you’ve probably noticed …
Is orange juice vegan? This post will explain everything you need to know, including some sneaky ingredients in juice to look out for. Orange juice is a popular drink, packed with vitamin C and often enjoyed at breakfast time. But did you know that its not always vegan? If you’ve ever thought about a list …
Marmalade is a zesty orange spread that’s often used to add flavour to toast, scones and other baked goods. If you love the orange flavour but are wondering: ‘Is marmalade vegan?’, this post will help you out. Marmalade is a fruit preserve made from oranges and sugar. It comes in two varieties- one with orange …
Puff pastry is a type of pastry which is said to have been created in France. It has a super flaky texture with a buttery flavour and it can be used in a variety of sweet and savoury recipes. But is puff pastry vegan? Let’s take a look at that. Next up in my ‘Is …
Flour can be used to created delicious baked goods such as cakes, pies and cookies. It’s a crucial ingredient in many recipes, but is flour vegan? Here’s everything you need to know. Next up in my ‘Is It Vegan?’ series is flour. I’m writing this post for all the new vegans out there who may …
These crunchy chocolate sandwich biscuits are popular with adults and children alike. They come in many different flavours and are enjoyed in many countries across the world. The one question on everyone’s lips is “Are Oreos vegan?” Let’s take a look at that! Oreos are small, round sandwich biscuits. They’re made up of two embossed …
Sorbet is a cool, sweet frozen dessert, great for cooling down on a hot Summer’s day. It comes in many different variations, but is sorbet vegan? Keep reading to find out. It’s starting to get warmer here in the UK and I’ve been thinking about all kinds of frozen treats to enjoy this Spring and …
Swizzels Love Hearts are firm, powdery sweets with mini love messages on them. They’re a childhood favourite sweet in the UK and are especially popular around Valentine’s Day. But are Love Hearts vegan? Keep reading to find out! I don’t know about you but I love me some Love Hearts! When I was a child …
They’re gooey, creamy and chocolatey, and they’re a super popular sweet snack in the UK. But are Creme Eggs vegan? Keep reading to find out! Creme Eggs are a popular Easter chocolate, invented by Fry’s in 1963, being rebranded by Cadbury just a few years later. If you’ve never had one before, Cadbury’s Creme Eggs …
They are fluffy, sweetly spiced treats that are enjoyed around Easter time, but are hot cross buns vegan? Keep reading to find out! It’s almost Easter time and you know what that means… Easter food! I am a huge lover of Easter desserts in general but there’s nothing I love more than a good hot …
The Betty Crocker brand is well known for their pre-packaged cake mixes, brownie mixes, cookie mixes & ready made frostings. The majority of beginner bakers start out using these box mixes and frostings before they learn how to make them from scratch. But what about if you’re vegan- is Betty Crocker frosting vegan? Keep reading …
Digestive biscuits are a popular type of biscuit in the UK. They come in original, chocolate, chocolate chip and caramel varieties and are perfect for dipping into a cup of hot tea or coffee. But are Digestive biscuits vegan? Keep reading to find out. Digestive biscuits are semi-sweet biscuits with a wheaty, buttery flavour and …
Jam is a sweet, fruity spread that comes in many different flavours. It’s popular for sandwiches, toast and baking, but is jam vegan? Keep reading to find out! There have been a good few times that I’ve posted a jammy dessert recipe on this blog, only for someone to tell me that it’s not vegan. …
