Girdy tries Smittens, the new budget range from Candy Kittens. Are they worth it? He thinks so! They are a third cheaper and still taste great. The sour ones are tangy but mild.
Radar: Edinburgh Vegan Christmas Festival
The Edinburgh Vegan Christmas Festival returns to Granton this November. Discover 80+ stalls, ethical gifts, and world food at this family-friendly event.
The Happy Pear 20: Convert cooking with the Flynns
I was the sceptic in the audience, which meant David Flynn and Stephen cooked a chickpea curry for me.
Review: Green Bite Cafe & Bakery, a plant-based cafe in Inverleith
A delicious and friendly cafe and bakery which opens early enough to pop in for pre-work breakfast and sells a tempting range of plant-based treats and meals. Green Bite Cafe & Bakery is strongly recommended for this busy commuter corner of Edinburgh.
Review: Plant Bae, a plant-based cafe on Easter Road
A charming pink and green cafe with a clear plant-based foodie focus. Plant Bae is one of the surprisingly common jewels on Easter Road and is absolutely worth visiting.
A review of Faceplant Foods, a vegan sandwich shop in Leith
A vegan sandwich boutique that offers crafted perfection at a fair price, with baking, coffee and sometimes amazing treats like vegan dogs. One to check out.
A review of Plantz, A delicatessen and vegan bakeshop in Inverleith
Tasty, super-fresh and entirely plant-based food (although you might struggle to accept some of the “fakes” are “fake”) sold in an impressively clean, well run and friendly shop. Visit.
A review of Grams, a vegan-friendly cafe in Stockbridge
Even if you’re torn for choices while touring Stockbridge, I think Grams is worth checking out. It’s pink, and I’m impressed.