Wednesday 7 August 2013

COMPETITION CLOSED!



Thinking of trying veganism but not sure where to start? Then enter this giveaway competition (run by "ps...it's vegan!" www.facebook.com/psitsvegan) to win a "Vegan Starter Kit", packed with useful things for first time vegans!


a Rafflecopter giveaway

The prize consists of:

  • The Animal Free Shopper: Lists vegan products from many companies and supermarkets. Also has a handy glossary in the back of vegan/non vegan ingredients to look out for. Printed by The Vegan Society. Available from their online shop here for the bargain price of £1!
  •  The L plate vegan: Really amazing little guide from Viva! (vegetarians international voice for animals). Contains lots of useful advice for new vegans, including vegan options from different supermarkets, meal ideas and online resources. Available from Viva! here for £1.90, or you can download the PDF for free! (Thank you to Viva for the complementary copies for this giveaway!) 
  • For peace of mind...Veg 1: vitamins from The vegan society. Especially formulated to make sure you don't miss out on any vital vitamins and minerals! Available from the Vegan Society shop for £4.99 
  • For peace of mind.. Iron and Vitamin C tablets from Holland and Barrett (Available from Holland and Barrett for £2.55) 
  • To prove you don't have to go without..Oreos! Vegan oreos are now available in the Uk! (watch out for any old packs in circulation contains whey powder. New packs carry the warning "may contain milk" but this is just a precaution in case of cross contamination. Milk is not used in the recipe (neither is bone filtered sugar which they use in America!), so they are classed as vegan (although unfortunately they have yet to update their website to say this!)
  • As a treat: White chocolate buttons! Available from Tesco and Asda.
  • As a snack: Caramailsed onion oaty bakes by Nairns! They also make tasty vegan oat biscuits :) Available from most supermarkets. (along with many other vegan snacks/crisps from other brands!) 
  • As a pick me up: Nak'd bars! Yummy raw bars made with dates and nuts. Available from Holland and Barrett and most supermarkets. Recipe contains no wheat or sugar! 
  • For pudding: Alpro Soya cream! Pour over fruit or use for cooking! Available from the "Free from" section in most supermarkets. Alpro also make vegan custard,chocolate pudding and caramel desserts! Plus yogurts! (in the chilled aisle with the dairy yogurts).
  •  (Don't be put off by the name..) Nutritional yeast flakes! (Americans sometimes call it "Nooch") Use it in cooking to add a cheesy flavour/make cheeses sauces! (More tasty than it sounds!) 
  • FYI.... a selection of informative leaflets. Helpful for answering your family when ask "but what's wrong with eggs??"
  •  FYI.. a selection of helpful leaflets covering nutrition, recipes and more!
Plus there are 2 runner up prizes of "mini starter kits" containing "The Animal Free Shopper", "The L plate Vegan", a pack of Oreos, a pack of oaty bites, a nak'd bar and info leaflets!

Good Luck!

*A polite note to experienced vegans! Please don't enter unless you plan to give the prize to a new or aspiring vegan! Let's increase the vegan population! Thank you!)



Open to UK residents only. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. We hereby release Facebook of any liability. Winner(s) will be contacted by email 48 hours after the giveaway ends. If you have any additional questions - feel free to send us an email!

Tuesday 6 August 2013

ps...it's vegan! (vegan bakery)

"p.s...it's vegan!" 

"P.s...it's vegan!" is a Colchester based cake making business that specialises in cakes that are 100% plant based, free from all animal products, including eggs, milk and honey. 

Run by vegan baker Jennifer Dunn "ps...it's vegan!" provide a delicious array of cupcakes and celebration cakes, made especially to order.

"P.s...it's vegan!" have twice been voted into 3rd place in the category of "Best vegan cakes" at the UK vegan awards. Cupcake flavours include classics like chocolate and vanilla, and also new favourites like cherry bakewell.

To order simply visit their website to peruse the cakes on offer and email through your order. Unfortunately they don't deliver, but all orders can easily be collected from their private address just outside of Colchester town centre. 

For more info, price lists and photos visit www.psitsvegan.co.uk or www.facebook.com/psitsvegan
Email: psitsvegancake@gmail.com