Veganuary 2020

Unearthly · 03-01-2020 1:21pm #1

Happy new year

So it's that time of year of again. I've noticed this year there is a lot happening.

KFC have launched a vegan burger since yesterday made from Quorn. Subway have launched a new vegan meat ball and cheese sub.

Anyone seen anything else?

I want to keep this thread free from meat and dairy lobbying so only vegans/vegetarians or people wanting to try out veganuary to reply please

Tar.Aldarion · 03-01-2020 2:22pm

Keep this post about food products, nothing else

Tar.Aldarion · 03-01-2020 2:27pm

New products in Aldi for it:

In iceland there is also a bbq pulled jackfruit pizza

Seems to be a ton of things in the UK.

auspicious · 03-01-2020 2:32pm

Milk for toddlers ( and me lol )

Tar.Aldarion · 03-01-2020 2:45pm

I would also like to point out that there needs to be a reason for restricting a thread to certain posters, a thread about new vegan food products can't/shouldn't be restricted, there is no reason for any debate to take place. If there are posts that are off that topic they can be dealt with.

messinkiapina · 03-01-2020 5:56pm

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

New products in Aldi for it:

In iceland there is also a bbq pulled jackfruit pizza

Seems to be a ton of things in the UK.

Tried the Aldi brand pizzas and they're very, very good...and not a rip off for a change, which is unusual when it comes to vegan pizza!

Where did you see the Chicago Town one? That looks great.

Edit...Sorry, I see you said Iceland. Gotta try one of those.

event · 03-01-2020 5:58pm

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

New products in Aldi for it:

In iceland there is also a bbq pulled jackfruit pizza

Seems to be a ton of things in the UK.

That Aldi stuff in UK or here too

messinkiapina · 03-01-2020 6:02pm

event wrote: »

That Aldi stuff in UK or here too

My local has 3 different types of Pizzas. Vegan Magnum Icecream knock-offs. Vegan sausages. Vegan jambons. Vegan jaffrezi jacket potatoes. I've seen they have vegan pasties on their UK website, but haven't seen them here yet.

The pizzas are top notch. The nicest frozen vegan pizzas I've had and only €2 each.

Hrududu · 03-01-2020 6:06pm

That Chicago Town jackfruit pizza looks deadly, must hunt one down

Tar.Aldarion · 03-01-2020 6:52pm

yeah it's here, they had vegan womens shoes too for 15 euro. The pizzas are flying off the shelves.

Unearthly · 03-01-2020 7:41pm

Of course where I live there is a new Lidl which is useless compared to Aldi

messinkiapina · 03-01-2020 8:11pm

Unearthly wrote: »

Of course where I live there is a new Lidl which is useless compared to Aldi

Agree the lidl selections are a bit underwhelming compared to aldi. Their vegan pizza is very disappointing.

Assetbacked · 04-01-2020 2:38am

Subway have their vegan meatless meatball marinara with vegan cheese. Having had the meatball marinara a few years ago, I have to say I found it delicious. €6.50 for the footlong.

Also, Carrot's Tail in Rathmines have rejigged their brunch menu and are offering this epic cheesebomb burger https://www.instagram.com/p/B637yMUn7fO/?igshid=1tynsu3i2glmd

04-01-2020 10:56am

First time in KFC for a long time.

Got 3 of the Vegan Chicken Burgers.

We have the seasonal flu so can't tell about the taste or smell
but overall it is a good experience.

They could put more lettuce on it.

€5.10 per burger.

Sunrise_Sunset · 04-01-2020 6:26pm

I didn't see that vegan pizza in my local Aldi, I must enquire, would love to try it.

Tar.Aldarion · 04-01-2020 6:48pm

65535 wrote: »

First time in KFC for a long time.

Got 3 of the Vegan Chicken Burgers.

We have the seasonal flu so can't tell about the taste or smell
but overall it is a good experience.

They could put more lettuce on it.

€5.10 per burger.

I hear it's freely customisable, I'd add more lettuce and mayo from the feedback I've heard.

Assetbacked · 04-01-2020 8:00pm

Assetbacked wrote: »

Subway have their vegan meatless meatball marinara with vegan cheese. Having had the meatball marinara a few years ago, I have to say I found it delicious. €6.50 for the footlong.

Also, Carrot's Tail in Rathmines have rejigged their brunch menu and are offering this epic cheesebomb burger https://www.instagram.com/p/B637yMUn7fO/?igshid=1tynsu3i2glmd

I had the cheesebomb burger today. Delicious and very satisfying to have so much cheese oozing out. The cheese is a recipe with potato and carrot (plenty of cheese sauces on YouTube with the same recipe) and has an excellent cheesey taste. Makes a good Instagram post too.

Tar.Aldarion · 04-01-2020 8:19pm

Assetbacked wrote: »

I had the cheesebomb burger today. Delicious and very satisfying to have so much cheese oozing out. The cheese is a recipe with potato and carrot (plenty of cheese sauces on YouTube with the same recipe) and has an excellent cheesey taste. Makes a good Instagram post too.

Now you're talking

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5 · 05-01-2020 5:20pm

Speaking of Instagram, if anyone is trying out Veganuary and is leaning more towards cooking from scratch,

@plantd.co @earthofmaria and @cookingforpeanuts are three accounts I really like. They do have their own sites and try and sign you up to newsletters for more recipes and stuff but they all post clearly worded, easy to follow, tasty, nutritious full recipes on insta as well. One of them (I think it's plantd) can tend to include ingredients that are difficult to find sometimes but they'd be a really excellent starting point and inspiration for someone starting out who might be a bit intimidated by the thought of vegan cooking.

Assetbacked · 05-01-2020 9:05pm

Maci Kind Livestock wrote: »

Speaking of Instagram, if anyone is trying out Veganuary and is leaning more towards cooking from scratch,

@plantd.co @earthofmaria and @cookingforpeanuts are three accounts I really like. They do have their own sites and try and sign you up to newsletters for more recipes and stuff but they all post clearly worded, easy to follow, tasty, nutritious full recipes on insta as well. One of them (I think it's plantd) can tend to include ingredients that are difficult to find sometimes but they'd be a really excellent starting point and inspiration for someone starting out who might be a bit intimidated by the thought of vegan cooking.

Also, Happy Pear's YouTube channel is excellent. They also have recipes for alternatives to meat and dairy food hings e.g. chicken nuggets from cashew nuts and porridge oats and mozarella from cashew nuts and arrow root.

Tar.Aldarion · 06-01-2020 12:16pm

Maci Kind Livestock wrote: »

Speaking of Instagram, if anyone is trying out Veganuary and is leaning more towards cooking from scratch,

@plantd.co @earthofmaria and @cookingforpeanuts are three accounts I really like. They do have their own sites and try and sign you up to newsletters for more recipes and stuff but they all post clearly worded, easy to follow, tasty, nutritious full recipes on insta as well. One of them (I think it's plantd) can tend to include ingredients that are difficult to find sometimes but they'd be a really excellent starting point and inspiration for someone starting out who might be a bit intimidated by the thought of vegan cooking.

Thanks, followed those!

JustMe,K · 06-01-2020 12:44pm

I've had one of the Aldi BBQ bacon pizzas - was really nice (I added more cheese though as I had some Daiya mozzarella shreds in the fridge). Has anyone tried the chicago town one? The fudge brownie ice cream is lovely.

Unearthly · 06-01-2020 12:49pm

The Chicago Town Jackfruit pizza is now in Tesco as well

Tar.Aldarion · 06-01-2020 1:41pm

New page here for finds like these on instagram

https://www.instagram.com/veganfood.ie/

Unearthly wrote: »

The Chicago Town Jackfruit pizza is now in Tesco as well

Which one did you see it in?

Unearthly · 06-01-2020 1:43pm

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

New page here for finds like these on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/veganfood.ie/

Which one did you see it in?

Just saw it online.

https://m.tesco.ie/mt/www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=304392732

JTMan · 06-01-2020 2:17pm

M&S have added a lot of new items to their Plant Kitchen range. They now have 100 products in that range, which apparently is the biggest vegan range of all the supermarkets.

Tar.Aldarion · 06-01-2020 2:35pm

JTMan wrote: »

M&S have added a lot of new items to their Plant Kitchen range. They now have 100 products in that range, which apparently is the biggest vegan range of all the supermarkets.

I had the kievs the other day, they were amazing tbh. The have great quality in general.

Unearthly · 06-01-2020 2:59pm

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

I had the kievs the other day, they were amazing tbh. The have great quality in general.

Just picked them up today. I am having a complete fat month and dont care

ednwireland · 07-01-2020 10:08am

fresh vegan sausage rolls in aldi last night

Assetbacked · 07-01-2020 6:45pm

Abrakebabra posted a mysterious Instagram story yesterday with the word "Impossible" in it and outlining that something will be revealed tomorrow. Some type of vegan menu item is a possibility. We'll find out shortly.

Unearthly · 08-01-2020 12:09pm

Assetbacked wrote: »

Abrakebabra posted a mysterious Instagram story yesterday with the word "Impossible" in it and outlining that something will be revealed tomorrow. Some type of vegan menu item is a possibility. We'll find out shortly.

It's vegetarian taco fries. Not vegan

Tar.Aldarion · 08-01-2020 12:13pm

Where did you see that?

I see brother hubbard have a veganuary sharing menu, their food is class

Unearthly · 08-01-2020 12:27pm

I was in a food court around D15. They had signs everywhere with the impossible taco fries. Mayonnaise and cheese all over it.

They are going with the selling point of 0% meat

JustMe,K · 08-01-2020 12:31pm

It would be nice if all of these places can keep their vegan offerings (minus falafel) for longer that just January!

Tar.Aldarion · 08-01-2020 12:32pm

oh i wonder is it impossible beef or jsut a word they are using, big pity that it is not vegan

Tar.Aldarion · 08-01-2020 12:35pm

JustMe,K wrote: »

It would be nice if all of these places can keep their vegan offerings (minus falafel) for longer that just January!

hahaha i FEEL you on the falafel. It was the token no effort offering for so many years. It can feck off at this stage

Falafel (falafail) free zone

dmm82 · 08-01-2020 4:48pm

Hi everyone I was in at Eatyard at the weekend and had the most yummiest nachos ever from My Goodness Cafe. They used Notcho Nocheeze on them and it was so tasty....have been trying to source an Irish company that sells it but no joy. Have any of you had/ bought it before?

Tar.Aldarion · 08-01-2020 4:52pm

Haven't seen that in shops but yes those nachos are unreal!

ednwireland · 09-01-2020 11:37am

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

hahaha i FEEL you on the falafel. It was the token no effort offering for so many years. It can feck off at this stage
Falafel (falafail) free zone

i ended up a couple of times in a cafe in santorini called felafaland and they were just delicious, but they were all freshly fried to order and they had draught beer which helped

igCorcaigh · 09-01-2020 11:41am

dmm82 wrote: »

Hi everyone I was in at Eatyard at the weekend and had the most yummiest nachos ever from My Goodness Cafe. They used Notcho Nocheeze on them and it was so tasty....have been trying to source an Irish company that sells it but no joy. Have any of you had/ bought it before?

I got nachos from My Goodness with that cheeze sauce, and yes it's good.

Plenty recipes on the Internet for the sauce but I haven't tried any. I'm willing to bet cashews, nooch flakes and turmeric are in there.

davidjtaylor · 09-01-2020 12:26pm

igCorcaigh wrote: »

I got nachos from My Goodness with that cheeze sauce, and yes it's good.

Plenty recipes on the Internet for the sauce but I haven't tried any. I'm willing to bet cashews, nooch flakes and turmeric are in there.

Yes, plus carrots and a potato and mustard in mine. Awesome.

donegal_man · 09-01-2020 7:11pm

ednwireland wrote: »

fresh vegan sausage rolls in aldi last night

Where were they? I was looking for the frozen ones but they've disappeared from the freezers in Letterkenny (at least from the original store on Ramelton Rd).

honerbright · 11-01-2020 2:12pm

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

hahaha i FEEL you on the falafel. It was the token no effort offering for so many years. It can feck off at this stage
Falafel (falafail) free zone

Fantastic insta, thanks for sharing!!

Also spotted the jackfruit pizza in Tesco yesterday. Also quorn Chicken and Bacon lattices which I think only came out in the last week.

Tar.Aldarion · 11-01-2020 6:21pm

Cleaned up posts, this thread is not for discussing healthiness of things, it is for the spread of information about vegan products. Feel free to make a thread about the merits of apples separately.

igCorcaigh · 11-01-2020 6:45pm

dmm82 wrote: »

Hi everyone I was in at Eatyard at the weekend and had the most yummiest nachos ever from My Goodness Cafe. They used Notcho Nocheeze on them and it was so tasty....have been trying to source an Irish company that sells it but no joy. Have any of you had/ bought it before?

I actually spoke to someone today on this very topic, and apparently My Goodness do sell the cheeze sauce in jars for takeaway. Not sure if they are in your area, but do have a look.

Tar.Aldarion · 11-01-2020 7:46pm

Any questions about the above can be asked via PM.

riddles · 12-01-2020 4:27pm

Has anyone noticed a big health bounce from becoming vegan.

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5 · 12-01-2020 4:44pm

Supermacs in Mallow had a few different offerings today, I think 3 different baps, it was really busy so couldn't get too close a look. Falafel definitely featured though :eek:

My Goodness do sell their notcho cheez in the English Market, I'd imagine they'll scale up in Dublin too.

Really really good company to support, very socially conscious ethos, use locally grown sustainably produced stuff, staffed on a cooperative basis. Lovely lovely people seriously, even if their food wasn't fcuking unreal I'd probably still buy it. Keep an eye out for the water kefir if it shows up in Dublin.

Worztron · 12-01-2020 4:56pm

riddles wrote: »

Has anyone noticed a big health bounce from becoming vegan.

Yes. Lost plenty of weight, cholesterol way down, more energy, etc.

Sunrise_Sunset · 12-01-2020 9:37pm

Bought the Jackfruit pizza and chocolate brownie ice cream today in Aldi. I have to say, the ice cream is absolutely amazing, way nicer than Nobo and Swedish Glace. Haven't tried the pizza yet.

JustMe,K · 13-01-2020 9:30am

Sunrise_Sunset wrote: »

Bought the Jackfruit pizza and chocolate brownie ice cream today in Aldi. I have to say, the ice cream is absolutely amazing, way nicer than Nobo and Swedish Glace. Haven't tried the pizza yet.

I found that ice cream too sickly for me but I loved the pizza!

Veganuary 2020

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