The Ordinary Vegan - Iced Belgian Buns from Waitrose

Update: It has been reported in May 2015 that these are no longer vegan, see comments below for details.

This week's TOV is a yummy cake from Waitrose Essential's range. This pack of two iced buns costs a pound and they are available from the bakery section in Waitrose supermarkets. They have a delicious sultana and lemon filling and are vegan. Yay!

What are your favourite surprising vegan bakery finds at supermarkets? Share with us in the comments below.

Big Vegan Love,

VVx

The Ordinary Vegan - Sausages

A lot of people ask me what sausages I use in my cooking and where I get them from. Sometimes, I pick up vegan gourmet sausages from specialist shops and events, but mainly, I stick to two brands which can both be bought on the high street or at the supermarkets.

The first is Linda McCartney Sausages - the original style are vegan-friendly and say so on the front of the box. Be careful as some of the flavoured varieties contain egg. These sausages are perfect for breakfast and for sausage and mash. They can be cooked from frozen in the oven and can be purchased from all of the major supermarkets as well as Holland & Barrett. They retail for around £2 a box of 5.

The second is Vegetarian's Choice, now these sausages are grill or fry only and are available from Holland & Barrett. They are about half the price of the Linda McCartney sausages at around 99p per box of 5. They are thinner and a different texture to the Linda McCartney brand but these are great for sausage casseroles and stews, as they stay firmer when cooking in liquid. The Linda McCartney sausage tend to act like a sponge in a casserole and go a bit bloated and chewy.

Both of these are staples in my freezer for everyday meals. Which sausages do you use? Let me know in the comments below.

Big Vegan Love,

VVx

Vegan Vox Reviews...2013!

Wow, what a year! 2013 started with me becoming vegan after a quarter of a century as a vegetarian, the birth of this blog, a career change, many new friendships, opportunities and experiences. Some fabulous vegan food shows, writing for some amazing vegan publications, blogs, organisations and websites. I featured some amazing guest bloggers and wrote over 25 new recipes and reviewed many vegan items. We had a new addition to our family in the shape of rescue kitten - Pickle, Mr Vox took part in the November Vegan Challenge and then sadly the year ended with the passing of Mr Vox's mum aged just 49 years. 

However, Vegan Vox Blog is back and raring to go for 2014, with many new exciting projects happening throughout the year, starting with The 2014 UK Blog Awards. 

This blog has been nominated in the food and drink category and now it's up to you to vote for me! Please click here to register your vote and as a thank you for voting you will receive a copy of the Little Book of Blogging Inspiration which features interviews and case studies of over 30 top UK bloggers, lots of tips and insights. I am excited to share with you that my blog has been featured as a case study in the book on pages 39-41. Enjoy reading! 

The blog will be back with the usual format next week:

Mondays - The Ordinary Vegan - everyday supermarket or high street brands and products which happen to be vegan, reviewed just for you. 

Tuesdays - Vegan Recipe of the Week - a brand new recipe created for you every week with step-by-step photographs to help you cook along with me. 

Thursdays - Vegan Vox Reviews... Each week I review a vegan product, business, blogger, book, restaurant, shop or place which I have visited. Honest opinions, photos, contact information and more. 

There is so much more coming to the blog and in store for Vegan Vox over the coming year which I can't wait to share with you very soon!!

A Very Happy New Year,

Big Vegan Love,

VVx