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Hot dogs! Fried chicken! Mozzarella sticks! What?!

At first glance, the field of white tents, vibrant signs, and throngs of happy, hungry people could have been any food festival. But it wasnt.

Hundreds lined up for fried sandwiches, grilled kabobs, and gooey comfort food. Only here, the chicken, shrimp, and cheese were imposters. Friendly imposters. This was Vegandale.

The traveling food festival pitched tents on Randalls Island in New York City on a recent weekend, bringing 150 vendors from across North America. They offered food, drink, clothing, accessories and even dog treats for ethically-minded pups.

The event, which travels to Miami, Chicago, Toronto, NYC, and Houston, grew out of Vegandale, a city block in Toronto, thats become a mecca for vegans. Now in its fifth season, Vegandale set down in New York City in October, and will appear in Houston November 9.

Vegandale offers an illuminating view of the vegan food and drink scene. And even if youre not vegan, youll find plenty to make you rethink your notions of health (meat-free) food. Here are some highlights and surprises from our visit to Vegandale 2019.

Ethics create restrictions. But even if individuals have committed to a plant-based life, many still seem to want the taste of eating meat, fish, cheese, dessert and more dessert.

And based on what we saw at Vegandale, they want it to look like the real thing. It may seem counterintuitive to emulate the very foods youve removed from your diet, but then again the craving for cheese is strong.

Vegan Rich, a food truck from North Carolina, was pulling a crowd with their impressive shrimp and veggie skewers that had us asking: Is that real shrimp?

Nope. A member of this family of life-long vegans was happy to show us a frozen bag of shrimp.

It was made of water, curdlan gum, konjac powder, modified tapioca starch, potato starch, soy protein powder, sea tangle extract, yeast extract powder, raw cane sugar, sea salt, spices, white pepper powder, rice vinegar, and paprika oleoresin.

Stanleys Polish Pierogi offered dumplings filled with potatoes and jalapeo, and sauerkraut and mushrooms, all topped with traditional browned onions. YUM. Thats what we call real food with straight-up ingredients.

Maybe youre thinking: That doesnt seem so healthy. But, hey, its a food festival after all, and Vegandale President Hellenic Vincent De Paul says he wants to give vegans the comfort food theyre craving.

The line for Lettuce Feast, an LA-based food truck, stretched clear across the field. They were serving their Chicken Sando and Cajun fries.

Oh My Cod, Floridas first vegan seafood shack, drew a long line with vegan fish and chips.

Fried watermelon balls. This is a cultural mash-up between southern American food and Philippino. They dip the watermelon balls in grandmas pink cake batter, then deep fry it, and top it with icing.

Kind of like eating a donut, with the surprise of a fresh juicy watermelon inside.

Destination Dumplings represents everything the Vegandale festival is about. Chef Tristan is of Chinese-Jamaican heritage, and grew up in Flushing, Queens, where a rich immigrant culture has influenced his dumplings.

Theyre handmade, distinguished by their light wrappers and highly seasoned fillings. Butternut squash dumpling is spiced with curry, a reference to his neighborhood. Hes making 20,000 dumplings a day and attends every big event in NYC.

Vegans arent just skinny 20-somethings munching on salads. The movement is multi-cultural, inclusive, all ages, sizes, and shapes. The roots of eating plant-based run deep in food traditions for Indian, Jamaican, Chinese, and European cultures.

And vegan food isnt just tofu and seaweed. Its surprising, indulgent, innovative, and, dare we say it utterly delicious.

Elizabeth Keyser is a veteran food writer and restaurant reviewer based in Fairfield, CT.

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Pret A Manger has revealedthe vegan versions of its classic sandwiches that will soon be available to purchase.

Earlier this month, the food chain announced plans to launch a new range of plant-based sandwiches named The Vegan Classics.

After asking customers on social media what plant-based sandwiches they would like to see on Prets shelves, the eatery has now disclosed four new products that will be on offer by the end of the month.

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Launching on Thursday 24 October in Veggie Pret shops, the range includes the VLT, a vegan take on the age-old BLT; the vegan chuna mayo baguette; the vegan eggless mayo and cress baguette and the vegan hoisin mushroom wrap.

The much-loved BLT has been used as inspiration for the VLT, which combines roasted shiitake mushroom rashers, sliced tomatoes, green salad and vegan mayo on malted bread.

The vegan chuna mayo baguette (Pret A Manger)

The vegan chuna mayo baguette is a new plant-based alternative to the pole and line caught tuna mayo and cucumber baguette, a product that is sold more than 10,000 times in the UK on a daily basis.

It contains chickpeas and vegan mayo, and is sprinkled with pickled onions, chopped capers, parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

The vegan hoisin mushroom wrap (Pret A Manger)

The vegan hoisin mushroom wrap, a meat-free version of the hoisin duck salad wrap, is made using glazed mushrooms that have been coated in hoisin sauce.

The wrap also contains cucumber, pickled cabbage, carrot salad, sliced spring onion, coriander and baby leaf spinach.

The vegan eggless mayo cress baguette (Pret A Manger)

Prets food innovation managers mimicked the taste of egg in the new vegan eggless mayo and cress baguette by creating a blend of tofu and vegan mayo, topping off the sandwich with freshly topped cress and seasoning.

Hannah Dolan, global head of food innovationat Pret, said the firm has worked really hard to mimic the tastes and textures of the original sandwiches in its Vegan Classics range.

This is all part of our mission to make it easier for customers to eat less meat, by offering delicious vegan and vegetarian food, Ms Dolan said.

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In April 2018, it was reported that the number of people in the UK who identified as vegan had soared to 3.5 million.

Meanwhile, in 2016, 540,000 people in Britain over the age of 15 were following a plant-based diet, statistics published by The Vegan Society and Vegan Life magazinestated.

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Lucky for the vegan-inclined, there are impossibly tasty chicken sandwiches beyond Popeyes and Chick-fil-A, and no animals were harmed in the making of them. Not only are these 10 vegan twists on the classic chicken sandwich better for you, but theyre much kinder choicers for the animals and the planet, too. And if you think youll be sacrificing taste or texture by biting into one of these bad boys, youre dead wrong. Bring a friend and a napkin; your taste buds (and your worldview) will never be the same again.

1. Atlas Monroe, multiple locationsThis soul food pop-up may have engineered the perfect fried chicken recipe, and it just happens to be plant-based. The company was not only the first vegan chicken producer to enter the competitive National Fried Chicken Festival in New Orleans in 2018, but it was also deemed Best Dish by Extra Crispy editor Ryan Grim. The menu has expanded from buckets to bunsputting its finger-licking, crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside vegan chicken between slices of bread. A handful of vegan-friendly restaurants around the country stocked this fried chicken sandwich for a limited time, but the rave reviews will surely tempt Atlas Monroe to bring it back. Cooks, to your dredging stations! There are a lot of orders to fill.

2. Veggie Grill, multiple locationsOne of the earliest vegan restaurants to compete in the chicken sandwich games, Veggie Grills signature menu item rivals even the buzzy newcomers. For over a decade, Veggie Grill has been the place where omnivores gently place their hand on their vegan friends knee, look them in the eye, and say, This isnt vegan. The chains new slogan should be, Veggie Grill: successfully duping omnivores since 2006. The Sante Fe Crispy Chickn is a standout sandwich comprised of a juicy, meaty chickn patty, romaine, sliced tomato, red onion, mashed avocado, and spicy mayo on a toasted wheat bun. You cant go wrong with the original, but to eat on trend, try the Nashville Hot Chickin Sandwich, which features the same crispy chickin slathered in Nashville Hot Sauce then topped with coleslaw, bread and butter pickles, and scarred scallion ranch, all held together with a sesame seed bun. Dare we say it rivals Hattie Bs? Yes, yes we do.

3. Slutty Vegan, Atlanta, GAIts more than just the name that attracts attention; the food at this Atlanta fast-food concept is equally headline-grabbing. Opt for the ChikN Head, which offers a sweet and savory sandwich experiencethe housemade crispy plant-based chicken is tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, cooled down with a slather of vegan ranch and coleslaw, balanced with a bit of acid from a few pickles, and held between two slightly sweet and fluffy Hawiian buns. As with all of its sandwiches, this handhold is served with a side of Slutty Fries.

4. Berben and Wolffs, Albany, NY & Troy, NYPeople drive from the city and even neighboring states to get a taste of this upstate vegan sandwich shop, which just opened its second location. While it may be difficult to pass up the plant-based renditions of PoBoys, Reubens, and Cubanos, the delis version of a fried chicken sandwich doesnt disappoint. Order the Wing Burger doused with your choice of buffalo or barbecue sauce then topped with shredded carrots, celery, and ranch on a sesame seed bun. Its like a basket of chicken wings in sandwich form.

5. Green New American Vegetarian, Phoenix, NYA play on a certain fast-food chain featuring a red-headed female mascot, the Wendys Pickle sandwich outshines the original. With only a few pickles, hot sauce, and mayo to accompany it, the southern-style breaded vegan chicken patty is truly the star of the sandwich. The toasted ciabatta bread acts as the perfect serving vessel. Order with one of the unique sides such as the thyme fries, fried Brussels sprouts, tahini coleslaw, fruit, or Grandmas Chili.

6. Souley Vegan, Oakland, CAIf plain isnt your game, Souley Vegans Proud Mary might just suit your style. The sandwich starts off with a plant-based, crackly-yet-tender chicken patty schmeared with special sauce and barbecue sauce then topped with tomato slices and romaine. Ok, fine, nothing too special here. Underneath that chicken, however, is a thick layer of crispy barbecue tofu, pickles, and more special sauce. This monstrosity is barely contained between a soft cracked wheat burger bun. There are two ways to tackle this sandwich: take a knife and fork to it or unhinge your jaw.

7. Wayward Vegan Cafe, Seattle, WAWayward is serving up classic American diner food at its bestlarge portions, affordable prices, and a down-home atmosphere. Here, you can get your fried chicken sandwich fix for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In the morning, order The Freebirdan open-faced homemade herb biscuit sandwich made with the diners signature battered and fried southern-style chicken, country gravy, onion frizzles, and flowering kale. For lunch or dinner, try the Southern Comfort, Chico Vegan Melt, or Southern Belle which features a generous scoop of potato salad on top of a ranch and barbecue-slathered fried chicken patty. Why not put your side in your sandwich?

8. The Southern V, Nashville, TNThe country music capitals first vegan restaurant offers a bit of Southern charm along with a great fried chicken sandwich. Diners have two optionsthe reliable Chickn Sandwich simply stacked with a seasoned and fried seitan-based chicken cutlet, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onion; or the Nashville Hot Chickn Sandwich that includes all the above with a significantly spicy hot sauce. Pair your sandwich with a complimentary southern-style side from mac and cheese to turnip greens.

9. J. Selbys, St. Paul, MNWhen its literally zero degrees outside, you need something spicy to warm you from the inside out. J. Selbys Nashville Hot Chickin Sandwich will set a fire to your belly, but not in an excruciating, my-tastebuds-are-gone, kind of way. This hot handhold is comprised of a perfectly fried and battered, plant-based chicken patty brushed with just the right amount of housemade hot sauce and topped with cooling coleslaw, sweet pickles, and thick, mayo-swiped Texas toast. After this sandwich, youll wonder why more restaurants dont use Texas toast for their bread.

10. Lettuce Feast, Los Angeles, CAYou might have to become a low-key stalker to try this Los Angeles pop-ups fried chicken sandwich, but its worth checking and rechecking the Street Food Finder app. If you can wait a whole week, the company is a regular at Vegan Exchange in North Hollywood. Wait patiently in line for your Nashville Hot Chicken Sando or OG Sando and try the Ghost or Reaper dippers, if you dare. Both are made with the companys homemade crispy chicken patty and vegan butter bunthough the OG is paired with lettuce, tomato, and honey mustard, while the Nashville comes with slaw, ranch, and your choice of hot sauce. Again, theres no need to be a hero. The OG, Mild, Medium, and Hot Honey sauces are spicy enough. Only true heat-seekers should take on the more advanced hot sauce dipping options.

Tanya Flink is a Digital Editor at VegNews as well as a writer and fitness enthusiast living in Orange County, CA.

Photo credit: Lettuce Feast

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Last week, Oakland got a new destination for vegan barbecue and soul food and it's proven to be an instant hit.

Vegan Mob opened for business in the former Kwik-Way building at 500 Lake Park Ave. on Oct.5. On its first day in business, the brand new restaurant fulfilled over 900 orders, selling out entirely.

Part of Vegan Mob's immediate popularity might be due to its friendly and charismatic owner and chef, Toriano Gordon. Born and raised in the Fillmore, Gordon started cooking at the age of 5 and grew up in a family of San Francisco restaurateurs.

But he's also equal parts chef and rapper. "I don't know what came first rapping or cooking," he said. Prior to opening Vegan Mob, Gordon was in graduate school studying psychotherapy with a focus on hip-hop therapy. But some self-reflection led Gordon to leave graduate school and pursue a career in the restaurant industry instead.

"I was doing some soul searching, because in psychotherapy programs, they make you think and check in a lot," Gordon said. "I came to the conclusion that I didn't want to do that anymore. I wanted to do barbecue because my uncle, who passed away, always said ... San Francisco doesn't have real barbecue. He's from Houston. And so I said, you know what, I want to do some barbecue. But then I realized, I don't eat meat!" Gordon laughed.

That's how the concept for Vegan Mob was born. Gordon opened his first pop-up in April. Gordon himself is vegan for health reasons, and at Vegan Mob, he wants to promote healthy eating in his community and beyond.

"We grew up eating things that killed us," Gordon said. "I could bring the ... food [that] my people and other people are used to eating and just make it healthier, make it easier to transition to a better life."

Vegan Mob's most popular menu items include vegan gumbo made with vegan shrimp and sausage; combination plates with vegan brisket, ribs, or fried shrimp plus sides including vegan "smackaroni and cheese," collard greens, and slaw; and a fried shrimp po-boy. The menu also features a number of "fusion" items like the barbequito a burrito stuffed with vegan brisket and smackaroni and fried spring rolls stuffed with Impossible burger meat and vegan cheese.

Eventually, Gordon hopes that Vegan Mob will grow into an international chain, where he can spread not only his love for hip-hop and plant-based diets, but also a message of positivity and hope. Gordon has struggled with addiction in the past, and though he's no longer planning to pursue a career as a therapist, he still wants to help young people.

"I'm not just serving food, but I'm serving Oakland," Gordon said. "I want people to know that they can do this. I was an Uber driver six months ago, and I was not rich ... and I believed in myself and had faith and guess what happened?"

"I want to not only spread around Vegan Mob, but the energy of Vegan Mob."

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On October 19, Las Vegas-based vegan butcher NoButcher will open its first brick-and-mortar location. The new shop will feature a large deli case to showcase the companys vegan meat products, a dine-in area with communal seating, and a drive-thru for customers who are short on time. Its menu will feature sandwiches such as the signature Pulled NoPork featuring wheat-based pulled pork with barbeque sauce and maple-mustard coleslaw stuffed into a ciabatta roll, the Aloha NoRib with teriyaki and pineapple, and the Mediterranean grilled vegetable sandwich topped with vegan feta. NoButcher deli meats such as NoTurkey, NoPepperoni, and NoBacon, and sides such as potato salad, lentil salad, and spring salad will also be available for purchase from the deli case. We had started serving NoButcher products at vegan festivals and received such positive feedback and encouragement we thought we should try to find a permanent place, NoButcher co-owner Joe Vadala told VegNews. There are some truly great vegan restaurants and some amazing chefs in Las Vegas, but there wasnt anything like what we envisioneda cool place for people to come, hangout, and interact while enjoying a great plant-based sandwich. Additionally, we wanted to provide a location where people could shop for unique, locally made, delicious, to-go plant-based delicatessen foods. As demand for its products grows, NoButcher hopes to eventually expand to additional locations in the Las Vegas Valley and potentially other cities. Our goal has always been to provide high-quality plant-based products to as many people as possible, Vadala said. We love the fact we have the opportunity to serve not only the vegan community, but everyone who enjoys delicious food, cares about animals, and is interested in sustaining our planet.

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Last month, Verte Luxe and The Kind Bride hosted The Luxe and Kind Bridal Boutique and Pop Up, the worlds first vegan bridal fair. The event, which took place at the Bel Air Tree House in Los Angeles, offered advice for a vegan wedding about choosing a venue, picking a cake, finding a caterer, decorating

deciding what to wear

and everything else that goes into planning a vegan wedding. PETAs very own Senior Social Media Manager Ashley Frohnertwho tied the knot in not one but two wonderful all-vegan ceremonies last yearspoke at the event.

The vegan bride shared her own wedding-planning experiences and offered recommendations to those in attendance. If you couldnt attend, dont fretweve got her tips right here on making your wedding a lovefest foreveryone:

For some brides, the dress is the most important and exciting part of a wedding. For both of her ceremonies, Frohnert wore a dress from Anthropologies bridal line, BHLDN, and vegan leather shoes from SUSI Studio. Frohnerts betrothed, Tony Safran, sported a burgundy three-piece wool-free suit from ASOS, a belt from Brave GentleMan, and dark brown oxfords from vegan shoe store MooShoes.

Pro tip: Check every label to ensure that your ensembles are free of leather, wool, silk, feathers, or any other material taken from an animal. (Because wearing someone elses skin and other body parts is not romantic.)

Frohnerts hair and makeup were styled using cruelty-free and vegan products. For your big day, make sure that your makeup artist uses vegan productsbe sure to search PETAs Beauty Without Bunnies database to ensure that everything is cruelty-free, too.

Pro tip: Get your locks styled at Aveda and your makeup done at Sephora, where you can request that only vegan products are used. (Again, make sure that theyre cruelty-free, too!) If youre not near one of these stores, take your own animal-friendly products with you to your local salon.

For their initial Los Angeles nuptials, Frohnert and Safran celebrated at The Mountain Mermaid in the hills of Topanga, California, which provided a perfect serene backdrop. A few days later, in Pennsylvania, the couple celebrated at the historicBraddock Carnegie Library.

Pro tip: When choosing a venue, avoid sites that contribute to animal suffering, such as ones that host circuses that use animals.

The couples Los Angeles menu featured jackfruit tacos with cashew crema, oyster mushrooms in mole sauce, semilla salad with fresh strawberries, guacamole and chips, and a vegan take on a shrimp cocktail, all from Todo Verde. In Pennsylvania, LadyFingers Cateringprovided an all-vegan spread of mac n cheese, tacos, and fresh vegetables.

Pro tip: Chances are, youll have some nonvegan guests attend your special day. This is your chanceshow your family and friends just how delicious and easy going vegan can be.

The best part about choosing the perfect vegan wedding cake is tasting all the varieties! Being vegan is so common that more and more bakeries now offer animal-friendly optionscall around to your local shops to see if theyll cater your big day.

Pro tip: Its your day, so serve whatever dessert you want. In Los Angeles, Frohnert and Safran served cake and cupcakes so that their guests could sample a variety of vegan flavors.

Sipping on champagne, wine, or beer thats been filtered with isinglass (a substance derived from fish bladders) is not something to toast. Thats why the vegan couple chose organic white wine from Frey Vineyards and beer that was local and animal-friendly.

Pro tip: When in doubt, check Barnivore.com.

Ever heard of a cookie table? I hadnt, either. Apparently, at a Pittsburgh wedding, youll find a table (or two) covered with cookies. During particularly hard financial times in the U.S., Frohnert explained, instead of an expensive cake or wedding favors, folks would bake dozens of cookiesfavors that guests could take home and satisfy their sweet tooth with. Decades later, the tradition remains.

Pro tip: Pop a recipe card into the takeaway bags with your cookies so that your guests can recreate the delicious egg and dairy-free treats you send home with them.

Frohnert and Safrans wedding registry was as animal-friendly as can be, and yours can be, too. If youre registering for home goods, be sure to leave items made with wool, leather, or other animal-derived materials off your list. Or you can crowdsource your post-nuptial trip via a honeymoon fundjust be sure to leave off any activities that exploit animals. Or how about making the world a kinder, safer place for animals by setting up a charity registry?

Pro tip: Check out these other vegan wedding registry ideas for a little inspiration.

Sometimes, incorporating your nonhuman best friends into your wedding is one of the most important parts of planning your big day. Frohnert and Safran did so by dubbing their adopted pupsJackson and Howardtheir best men.

Pro tip: Get your bride tribe and groom crew as excited about a vegan wedding as you are! Ask for their input on your silk-free bridesmaid dress preferences, or bring your best man with you to pick out the wool-free suit that hell be sporting on the big day.

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Planning a Vegan Wedding Is Easy With These Tips - PETA

Ready, set, recipes! Here are our just published, fresh-out-the-mill recipes in one convenient place! These are the top vegan recipes of the day, and are now a part of the thousands of recipes on ourFood Monster App! We have salad cookies, and pasta, so if youre looking for something new and delicious, you are sure to find a new favorite!

Source: Kale Caesar Salad With Oil-Free Croutons

Not sure about what to take to work for lunch, so that you can actually feel satisfied, energetic, and happy and avoid that post-lunch energy slump? This 3 delicious veganKale Caesar Salad With Oil-Free Croutons by Marina Yanay-Triner will be your new favorite! It is easy to make pack in a container and take with you to work. Plus, it tastes so good that you wont get sick of it!

Source: Apple Lasagna

This Apple Lasagna by Gretchen Price is a delicious and sweet take on the classic pasta dish. Cinnamon sugar apples are layered with a cream cheese mousse and topped with vegan toffee and caramel. What more could you ask for?

Source: Strawberry Crumble Cookies With Vanilla Bean Glaze

Strawberry Crumble Cookies With Vanilla Bean Glaze by Angelina Papanikolaou have a buttery base and topping, fresh strawberries, and sweet vanilla bean glaze! So easy and so tasty!

Source: Irish Colcannon Soup

A play off the traditional Irish dish of Colcannon mashed potatoes, this Vegan rish Colcannon Soup by Kat Condon combines the flavors of the traditional dish with a slight twist! The traditional soup combines potatoes, cabbage or kale, and butter or cream. This one subs in coconut milk to make it creamy and a delicious blend of spice

Source: French Toast Overnight Oats

These French Toast Overnight Oats by Lauren Smith will make you wake up before your alarm. They are filling, sweet, and super creamy. Letting the dates soak with the oatmeal overnight is the secret step that makes all the different. The oats absorb the sweetness and the date pieces get super soft.

Source: Roasted Italian Brussels with Arugula Pistachio Pesto

If you love all things Brussels, youre going to love this modern vegan with Roasted Italian Brussels with Arugula Pistachio Pesto by Gabrielle St. Claire! Whats fab about this recipe, is everything. Its a quick and easy veggie packed sauce, features staple ingredients, texture, healthy fats, a gorgeous color, the dish can easily be made in bulk, and is perf for any season!

Source: Raw Sweet Potato Pad Thai

The base for this Raw Sweet Potato Pad Thai by Natalie Yonan is very simple, just slice up all the veggies, blend the sauce and enjoy! Feel free to use a spiralizer to make the sweet potato noodles, but a mandolin or some other cutting tool works just as fine. If youre looking for a veggie-centric, vegan dish, this is the recipe for you. Its fresh, crisp, vibrant, filling and oh so delicious!

Source: Middle Eastern Harira Soup

A flavorful, spicy Middle Eastern Harira Soup by Helyn Dunn treat in a bowl! This soup is the perfect warming meal to eat on those chilly days.

Source: Spaghetti Carbonara

This Spaghetti Carbonara by Kirsten Kaminski is a veganized, healthy version of a classic, spaghetti carbonara. Imagine the creamiest non-dairy sauce, slightly flavored with a cheesy and egg-y note, paired with little bits of smokey and crunchy plant-based bacon yum! Whats great about this recipe in particular is that you can totally adjust the sauce according to your own taste, add more or less cheesiness, spices, or egg flavor!

Source: Seitan Parmesan

Meat-free chicken parm? Yes, please! This Seitan Parmesan by Melanie Sorrentino tastes just like the old classic, right down to the savory flavor and meaty texture. Serve it on top of your favorite pasta, tomato sauce, and plenty of melty vegan cheese.

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When I was at school, copying someone was known as dogging them. It means something different now. I believe scraping is the verb teenagers favour these days. And on behalf of vegetarians everywhere, I would like to celebrate the scraping of Greggs and their vegan sausage rolls. How I love those magical little stumps of meat-free stodge. One measly pounds worth of sheer joy.

Greggs is obviously shifting them, because the scraping has now started in earnest. One morning last week I stopped at a BP garage heading north out of Liverpool. In the Wild Bean Cafe, lying there nonchalantly as you like, was a vegan sausage roll. Slightly flakier of pastry than the Greggs original, and possibly with slightly more filling, it did the job. But at roughly four times the price of a Greggs VSR, Im not sure it represented great value.

And later that day there was more VSR action, this time at The Pasty Shop at Manchester Piccadilly. Again, it was half-decent, but at a reassuringly high price that would buy you five Greggs VSRs. Not sure if many people could eat five Greggs at one sitting (I could, easily), but I suppose you could freeze them for a rainy day.

If you want to spend that much on a really top-drawer VSR, may I warmly recommend AMT Coffees offering. The pastry is so flaky you will leave a trail as you walk away; a trail that you can then follow back to buy another one. Oddly though, only some AMTs have them. If you enquire at an AMT that doesnt, they look at you as if you have asked for a piece of moon rock. And you are met with similar bafflement at the West Cornwall Pasty Company, Delice de France and others. Their time will come, because scraping is surely the sincerest form of flattery.

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Starting today, vegan restaurant Caf Gratitude will add the I LOVE YOU Bowl to all four of its locations in California. The new optionwhich features a variety of seasonal ingredients such as Brussels sprouts and butternut squash, with forbidden black rice and quinoawas co-created by the restaurants Executive Chef Dreux Ellis, musician and social-justice advocate Jaden Smithson of celebrity couple Will and Jada Pinkett Smithand Smith Family chef Tabitha George. Caf Gratitude aims to sell 10,000 I LOVE YOU Bowlswhich are served in a flamingo pink ceramic bowl inscribed with a handwritten I love you message from Smith himselfso that Smith can serve 10,000 free meals to the food insecure through his own vegan venture I LOVE YOU Restaurant in 2020. In July, Smith launched the first pop-up location of I LOVE YOU Restaurant to feed the homeless community of the Skid Row region of Los Angeles and has since served 1,500 vegan meals, curated by George, at two additional stops in Los Angeles and New York.

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Pork product manufacturer Tulip Ltd has partnered with UK retailer the Co-op to introduce a new plant-based brand.

The Green Butcher has launched to market with vegan slices with peppers, which were developed with the Co-op to meet the needs of the increasing number of consumers looking to switch to vegetarian and vegan diets.

High in protein andcontaining real peppers, thesoy and pea protein slices are now available in Co-op stores with a recommended retail price of 1.75.

Tulip is also developing further innovations to launch as part of The Green Butcher brand in the next year.

Weve worked hard to develop this product in collaboration with Co-op and the slices demonstrate our capabilities as a modern food manufacturer to meet the evolving needs of the market, said Sam Reader, NPD and innovation controller at Tulip.

We knew that if we were going to create a vegan product, we wanted to offera healthier optionfor consumers and with our slicescontaining real vegetables, we havea big point of differentiation from other products in the sector.

Mark Cloudy, Co-op cooked meats buyer, added: Were always looking at ways we can evolve our product portfolio in order to appeal to the next generation of shoppers and cater for the growing demand for meat-free options.

The slices will fill a gap in our cooked meats fixture and give our customers more choice in-store. Were looking forward to exploring more options as part of The Green Butcher collection.

The launch comes as JBS-controlled PilgrimsPride announced it has completed its 290 million acquisition of Tulip Ltd from Danish Crown.

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