Summer Galette

Summer Galette

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 70g cold vegan butter, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tbsp ice-cold water

For the filling/topping:

  • 75g vegan feta
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp rosemary, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 sweet potato, cubed
  • 1 broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cups frozen peas

Method

  1. To make the dough, place the flour and salt in a food processor. Add the cubed butter and pulse for 20 seconds until the butter resembles coarse breadcrumbs
  2. Add in 2 tbsp ice-cold water, one at a time, until the mixture starts to come together.
  3. Split the dough into 3 even balls, place into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Remove from the fridge 10 minutes before you are ready to roll it out.
  4. To make the filling, preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
  5. Slice your vegetables and spread them onto a lined baking tray. Drizzle over 1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp rosemary and 1 tsp salt. Roast for 20 minutes until tender then remove from the oven and leave to cool.
  6. Stir the vegan feta, lemon juice and lemon zest in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Roll the galette dough out into three circles on a lightly floured surface and then transfer onto a lined baking tray.
  8. Spread the feta mixture evenly over the galette dough leaving a 3cm border. Arrange the vegetables over the cheese and sprinkle over the remaining chopped rosemary.
  9. Fold the pastry border over the vegetables, pleating the dough as you go around.
  10. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 mins before serving and top with extra vegan feta.

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10 Accounts to inspire You this Veganuary

Did you know that in 2021, Veganuary inspired more than half a million people in 200+ countries to go vegan for January – and beyond? Here are 10 incredible accounts to support you this month and that are great for sharing with your family/friends. Let’s do this!

Deliciously Ella’s Feel Better App 
Discover delicious ways to feel better every day with Deliciously Ella’s recipe app. It’s got 700+ quick and easy plant-based recipes, from vibrant salads to nourishing pastas, warming curries and gooey brownies. Plus, there are helpful tools such as nutritionist approved meal plans and shopping lists. It’s vegan made easy and we’re obsessed.

Plant Proof
Plant-based legend, physiotherapist and nutritionist, Simon Hill, is our go-to guy for education about the benefits of a vegan diet. Through his Instagram, podcast and book, he is helping provide nutritional information simple and accessible so you can make informed decisions to thrive on a vegan diet. Get started by visiting Simon’s website to download his free vegan meal plan or listening to one of his episodes.

Fable’s Meat Alternative Product
For an awesome meat alternative, try Fable. Made with foraged shiitake mushrooms, their plant-based products are an awesomely natural, tasty way to eat healthier with a side of saving the planet. We love using Fable to make burger patties, taco mince or stroganoff. You can also find them at Woolworths or Coles, and on the menu at Grill’d and Guzman y Gomez.

Treat Dreams’ Vegan Chocolate
PSA: You DON’T have to give up chocolate when you go vegan. Award winning chocolatier, Treat Dreams, have turned the chocolate world on its head with their decadent, delicious and over-the-top-amazing treats that are 100% ethical. The gooey cream eggs are our go-to but we also recommend checking out their limited edition bars.

Flora and Fauna
Flora and Fauna is your one-stop shop to find eco and sustainable products and solutions that are better for you, the animals and the planet. They stock over 360+ ethical and sustainable brands including body and hair care, eco home, pets, food, health, style and MORE! Use our code SYD10 for 10% off their entire online store.

Garden of Vegan’s Ready Made Meals
Start your plant-based journey with Australia’s healthiest ready-to-eat meals made by the legends at Garden of Vegan. Their fresh, 100% organic, GF, oil free, preservative & additive free, vegan meals can be delivered Australia wide, including pumpkin korma or mac n cheese. They also deliver fresh produce boxes and you can get $25 off your first order, if you use our code SYD25.

Plant Based News 
Vegan is one of the fastest growing industries in the world! Stay up to date on the latest trends and exciting news across the world by following @plantbasednews. We also suggest following @vegandealsaustralia to keep updated with the best new products and specials in AUS. Another shoutout to @letsgoveganco for all the best Australian cafe and product recommendations.

Vegan Sarcasm
Vegans are the butt of many jokes so we give you permission to make fun of us (and yourself). Have a big scroll through the humorous feed of @vegan_sarcasm. There’s too many good memes, we honestly can’t pick a favourite.

World Vegan Guides’ Blogs
Want to know where to get the best vegan food across Australia? We’ve tasted, tested and compiled all the best cafes/restaurants so you can get straight into the good stuff. Check out our blogs for all our favourite eats and treats, such as the best açai bowls, avo dishes & fast food options! 

Veggie Nerd’s High Protein, Vegan Recipes
There’s a common misconception that a vegan diet is hard, boring and nothing more than salad and hot chips. One of our fav recipe gurus, @veggie_nerd is here to show you how exciting, easy and delicious a plant-based diet is! Nicola high protein, vegan recipes provide endless kitchen inspiration, such as her hearty tofu scramble or healthy double choc fudge brownies. Have a stalk and save all your favourites! 

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Melbourne’s Best Acai

melbourne's best acai

All aboard the acai train

Want to know where to get the best Acai in Melbourne? Lucky for you, we’ve got the inside scoop!

Fourth Chapter, Prahran

Load it up..Dig in! The acai bowls from Fourth Chapter are the perfect “pick me up” for any day of the week.  We can’t go past their classic with coyo, berries, coconut water, granola and peanut butter but they’ve also got a Mango Matcha Bowl that’s worth checking out! DELISH!

Delicia, Brunswick East

Roll out of bed, into a bowl of acai from Delicia. This smoothie and juice bar has been crowned as having some of the best acai in Melbourne. Order their classic and add endless toppings including protein powder, nut butters, chocola-granola and fresh fruit. What more could you want?

Combi, Elwood

You can never go wrong with a Combi açai bowl. With summer fast approaching, there’s never been a better time to go try their super food bowl topped with all the goods! We promise a little acai goes a long way.

Monk Bodhi Dharma, Balaclava

You may not be a morning person, but this acai bowl, this acai bowl right here… Head to Monk Bodhi Dharma for one of the best acai bowls in Melbourne! Their famous organic acai is topped with seasonal fruits, maca, mesquite, lucuma, house made granola and coconut probiotic. A bowl of superfoods to keep you fuelled all day long.

Mr Squeeze, South Yarra & CBD

Sweet dreams are made of this. Fuel up on nature’s bounty with the bangin’ acai bowls from Mr Squeeze. With four tasty options to choose from, why not bring some friends and try them all.

LOVABOWL, Fitzroy North

All you need is love. And it’s all here in this acai bowl from LOVABOWL. This frosty treat is as good for your body as it is for your taste buds. Be sure to add a scoop of house made almond butter or raw no-tella for extra YUM! 

Green Cup, multiple locations

Rise and shine this summer with some of the best acai bowls in Melbourne from Green CupThere are lots of tasty bowls and smoothies to choose from but our top tip is to order the Crowd Pleaser with house made PB, granola and strawberries.

Grouse, Carnegie
We may have found heaven in a bowl. It’s hard to beat the acai bowls at Grouse. There are 6 to choose from including their Choco Loco, Nottella & PB + J. Don’t forget to add endless toppings including chia, coconut flakes, protein powder, CoYo, choc goji and MORE!

Acai Brothers, multiple locations

Start your morning off with something sweet from Acai Brothers. Their bowls will become the soundtrack of your summer and you’ll be ordering them day in and day out! Lemon Meringue, Raw Grapefruit, Salted Caramel or the OG – what’s your pick?

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Sydney’s Best Acai

Sydney's best acai

All aboard the acai train

Want to know where to get the best Acai in Sydney? Lucky for you, we’ve got the inside scoop!

The Fruitologist, Bondi & Rozelle

Roll out of bed, into a bowl of acai from The Fruitologist. This one-stop gourmet grocery shop has been crowned as having some of the best acai in Sydney. Top tip: Order their Classic Bowl and add an extra scoop of peanut butter for extra YUM.

Girdlers, multiple locations

The perfect “pick me up” right here. Açai Bowls have been a staple on Girdlers Cafe’s menu since way back in 2007 and if you’ve had one, you’ll know why they’re still around. They’ve also got Mango Macadamia and Green Smoothie Bowls that are worth checking out! Delish!

Acai.Syd, Manly
Rise and shine this summer with the best acai bowls on the Northern Beaches from Acai.Syd. Both the acai and coconut bowls are served with GF granola and seasonal fruit, and you can also add countless toppings including peanut butter, cocoa nibs, passionfruit, and chia.

Ritual, Northbridge

You may not be a morning person, but this acai bowl, this acai bowl right here… Head to Ritual for one of the best acai bowls in Sydney! 3 scoops of their famous style sorbet acai are topped with GF granola, coconut yogurt, freeze dried raspberries and seasonal fruits.

Soul Bowl, multiple locations

With summer fast approaching, there’s never been a better time to go get your acai fix. At Soul Bowl, you can bring your own bowl, fruit, jars, and veggies for your blends and smoothies to create the acai bowl of your dreams. Alternatively, go for one of their creations, such as the Snickers Nicecream, Almond Magnum or Lotus Biscoff Bowl.

Oakberry, multiple locations

Sweet dreams are made of this. Fuel up on nature’s bounty with the 100% natural, organic, vegan, GF and trans-fat free acai bowls from OakBerry. A bowl of superfoods to keep you fuelled all day long.

Nutie, Surry Hills

All you need is love. And it’s all here in this acai bowl from Nutie. Their frosty treat is as good for your body as it is for your taste buds. Be sure to add a scoop of almond or peanut butter to make it even more delicious!

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Aussie Christmas Gift Guide 2021

AUssie christmas gift guide 2021

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Make a list, check it twice, and start ticking off your XMAS shopping with this list of gifts that are perfect for you or your vegan pals.

WVG’s Conversation Cards

Give the gift of conversation this Christmas. Our spill the beans game and unpopular opinions game are now available to play from home. Get one deck or stock up on a bundle and start talking about the stuff that really matters!

Nourish Magazine Subscription

Empower loved ones to live their best plant-based life with a Nourish Magazine subscription that will deliver inspiration to their doorstep all year round. Their latest Festive issue is filled with many delectable recipes, and secrets to a more sustainable lifestyle. Plus our founder, Renee Buckingham, will be a featured writer in their upcoming issues!

Where Pigs Fly Farm Sanctuary Animal Sponsorship 

Buy a special gift with a difference by purchasing an animal sponsorship from Where Pigs Fly Farm Sanctuary. They have over 180 rescue farmed animals so this gift is an affordable way to help us cover the costs of the rescued animals’ care. Your chosen recipient will receive a beautiful, personalised photo card of the animal.

TWOOBS Sandals

Step into summer with a new pair of sandals from TWOOBS. These sustainable and comfy vegan shoes are made from sugar cane soles, lightweight lycra, clever vegan leather, and a whole lot of love. As gentle on the planet as they are on your feet. PS: You can also catch their episode on Renee’s podcast here

HumanKind Shoes

HumanKind is on a mission to prove you don’t need to sacrifice style or quality just because you choose not to wear leather. They have a stylish range of bags, accessories and shoes, like their latest sandals made from cactus leather.

Salt and Rainbows Bath Soaks

Holidays call for slow days and long baths using crystal boutique, Salt and Rainbows’ Sun-Day Ritual Soak. Their blend of bath salts, botanicals and essential oils is perfect to calm, cleanse and brighten anyone’s day. The perfect ethically-sourced Christmas gift.

Earth Greetings’ Gift Sets

The best gifts are beautiful, useful, ethical and plastic free. Oh, and delicious too! Earth Greetings have 8 sustainable stationery gift sets that come with a block of plant based chocolate by Loving Earth and are boxed in 100% recycled packaging.

Flora and Fauna Gift Packs

Looking for eco gifts this Christmas? Find the best Australian made, plastic-free, reusable and recycled presents from Flora and Fauna . There are gifts for pets, kids, loved ones, stocking fillers, wrapping paper, decorations and SO much more. Use code: SYD10 for 10% off site wide.

Mad Millie Vegan Cheese Kit

We believe that positive change shouldn’t mean missing out on your favourite treats (cheese and chocolate obviously). They just get better when made from scratch with the Vegan Cheese Kit from Mad Millie. Simple ingredients, even simpler steps to follow and so much yum.

Customised Coconut Bowls

Add a personal touch to your next Christmas gift by creating a customised Coco Bowl from Coconut Bowls. This Certified B Corp is part of 1% For the Planet and is helping to inspire a healthy and sustainable lifestyle worldwide. Help them do good by purchasing any of their bowls, cups, bags or bundles.

The Wholesome Store XMAS Bundle

Christmas Bundles are at The Wholesome Store by Elsa’s Wholesome Life. They have 5 beautifully curated bundles: self care, summer, pregnancy, baby and eco friendly. All packed up in one of their custom Christmas boxes ready to go under the Christmas tree!

Mikkoa Yoga Mat

Anyone have a yogi friend or beach babe that they need XMAS gift inspo for? Australian, sustainable brand, Mikkoa, have a beautiful range of premium travel yoga mats and sand free beach towels that we adore. Plus, they plant one tree with every order.

The Vegan Box Subscription

Spoil your best friend with a yearly subscription to The Vegan Box. This snack box is a gift that just keeps giving and is full of 5‑8 cruelty‑free snacks, skincare and lifestyle products. It’s pretty much a present delivered to their door every single month.

The Proof is in the Plants

Help spread the word about how great a plant-based diet is by gifting your friends or family this book by Plant Proof. 100% of the proceeds are donated to HalfCut to help save the Daintree Rainforest from deforestation. So your purchase will not only support your health but our planets too.

Planet Cocoa Bon Bons

Are you a chocoholic? Treat yourself or your mates to some ethical artisan chocolate from @planet.cocoa. Their chocolate bon bon pack includes 4 Christmas inspired flavours: gingerbread s’more, mulled wine, banana caramel pie and mint creme crunch. Twelve little bites that if rationed with enough self-control will last until Christmas day!

5 Vegan Friendly Boozy Brunches in Melbourne

5 Vegan Friendly Boozy Brunches In melbourne

Move over coffee, today is a job for champagne

There’s no better way to celebrate the weekend than with a boozy vegan brunch. Gather the gals, round up the guys and start planning your next feast!

Drag Brunch at The Smith

Today’s forecast: 100% chance of booze. You can now sip, snack and dance from 3pm every Sunday at The Smith’s Drag Brunch! There are 4 seasonal cocktails to choose from on arrival + bottomless spritz’s and a brunch dish (the vegan option being their heavenly Breakfast Salad with roast veg & pomegranate). Every Sunday from 12-2pm or 3-5pm.

Boozy Brunch at Captain Baxter 

Are you hanging out to get Boujee? Captain Baxter’s Boujee Brunch bookings are now OPEN and running from 12-2pm every Sat and Sun. Enjoy 2 hours of spritz, sparkling, wine and beer + their DELISH Baxter Vegan Brunch Banquet. Book in!

Bottomless Brunch at House of Lulu White

Brunch is always better with cocktails. Treat yourself to an indulgent Bottomless brunch experience at House Of Lulu White. Go for the Original Package with 90 mins of bottomless cocktails + 1 meal, or try the Deluxe Package including 8 canapés + 2 hours of mimosas, salted caramel espresso martinis, bilinis, sangria, Pina colada spritz, etc… Available any day, just let them know you’re vegan!

Bottomless Mexi-Brunch at Bodega Underground 

Brunch without booze is just a sad breakfast. Gather up the gang this Sunday for a Mexican feast at Bodega Underground. Vegan or not – their 5-course menu (+ special mexi drinks) will please the pants off even your carnivore mates. Empanadas, tacos, churros…what more could you want! Available Fri-Sun at 11:15am, 1:15pm or 3:15pm.

Bottomless Boozy Brunch at Evie’s Disco Diner 

Whether you’re dusting off a big night, or getting ready for an even bigger day, be sure to make room in your weekend for the booziest bottomless brunch at Evie’s Disco Diner. High vibes and disco beats are guaranteed and their gorge team will ensure you’re never empty. All you have to do is choose a brunch dish then go Basic or Baller with drinks. Bookings can be made on Sat or Sun from 11am–3pm.

6 Vegan Friendly Boozy Brunches in Sydney

6 Vegan Friendly Boozy Brunches In Sydney

Move over coffee, today is a job for champagne

There’s no better way to celebrate the weekend than with a boozy vegan brunch. Gather the gals, round up the guys and start planning your next feast!

Bottomless Brunch at United

Brunch without champagne is just a sad breakfast. Gather up the gang this Sunday for 2 hours of bottomless brunch at United. Vegan or not – their 4-course menu (+ special cocktail & wine list) will please the pants off even your carnivore mates. Seatings are available at 11am or 2pm but you gotta book in quick!

Bottomless Long Lunch at Correto

Today’s forecast: 100% chance of booze. Correto’s bottomless long lunches are back ON! There’s a dedicated vegan menu featuring mushroom tacos, bruschetta and more, plus lots of seasonal cocktails and spritz. Book in Friday to Sunday from 12-3pm.

Bottomless Brunch at Planar

Brunch is breakfast without an alarm. Sleep in and then head on over to Planar Restaurant for the ultimate plant-based dining experience in Darling Harbour. You’ll be treated to a sharing banquet of the best vegan food paired with signature drinks and barista made coffee. Available weekends from 11am-3pm.

Bottomless Brunch at Cubby’s Kitchen

Lebanese mezze and cocktail jugs … could you ask for more? Maybe some beer and wine too for Saturday Bottomless Brunch at Cubby’s Kitchen. They fully cater for any vegan and gluten-free needs so bring on the falafels and free-flowing margaritas. Available at their Bondi Beach location every Saturday from 12-5pm. 

Audrey’s Bottomless Brunch at Social Hideout

We’ve never had a bad day that started with mimosas. Sydney’s prettiest cafe, Social Hideout, are now offering BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH at their Waterloo location. You’ll get to try their new menu items including a zataar spiced beetroot hummus appetiser, ravioli or soba noodle main + mojito sorbet. Book in!

High Tea at Alibi Bar

Work hard. Brunch harder. Treat yourself to a Summer High Tea at Alibi Bar. You’ll get to taste a selection of savoury delights including coronation soybean sandwiches and asparagus Royale + sweet treats like their banana and passionfruit tart, and coffee and choc cake. All packages include coffee, juice and the option to add free flow sparkling rosé or champagne. DO IT!

Vegan Whiskey Sour

Vegan Whiskey Sour

Ingredients

  • 2 parts lemon juice + rind
  • 1 part aquafaba (chickpea water)
  • 2 parts sugar syrup
  • 3 parts whiskey

Method

  1. Pour lemon juice, aquafaba, sugar syrup and whiskey into a cocktail shaker and shake for 30 seconds.
  2. Pour over some ice, garnish with lemon rind and enjoy

Anzac Cookies

Anzac Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup desiccated coconut
  • 125g vegan butter
  • 2 tbsp golden syrup
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp bicarb soda

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees.
  2. Combine oats, flour, brown sugar and coconut in a bowl.
  3. Place butter, golden syrup and water in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 3 minutes.
  4. Stir through bicarb soda. 
  5. Pour the butter mixture over the oat mixture and combine.
  6. Roll tbsp of mixture into balls and place on a baking tray 5cm apart.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 mins or until lightly golden
  8. Leave on a baking tray for 5 mins to cool

Mint Choc Protein Cookies

Mint Choc Protein Cookies

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C 
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, protein, baking soda and salt
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk vegan butter, maple syrup and flax egg till smooth
  4. Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture
  5. Pour in the choc chips and stir
  6. Scoop the cookie dough onto a baking sheet 4cm apart 
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges begin to golden
  8. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes 
  9. Enjoy with some plant milk