Veganism is entering the mainstream at an explosive rate. Just as I’m writing this, I can see in my Instagram feed the news that McDonald’s have just released a ‘McPlant Burger’ in the U.K. This is mind-blowing. I had no idea one of the world’s most recognisable fast food brands would ever do this, but here we are.
So what does this mean for veganism in the coming months? That’s right, I said months. Not years, not decades but months. Veganism is growing at such a fast rate that even the mainstream media can’t keep up. Though, I have found more juicy content in unexpected places for you. I hope you enjoy this month’s edition of The Vegan View. Let’s tuck in!
The Daily Good Starts the day with the goodness of vegan smoothies
I love The Daily Good. Their newsletter brings a daily dose of what’s good across the internet. Recently, I spotted this vegan smoothie recipe by My Darling Lemon Thyme. This is the first time I’ve seen The Daily Good offer a specifically vegan headline. I was even more excited because smoothies are my breakfast of choice. If you need a decent vegan protein powder then check out my go-to list here.
Vegan food really is Mindfood
Over at Mindfood, you’ll find plenty of regular plant-based news on the regular. However, I’ve been seeing a lot of meat-based news there of late which has been a little disheartening. Still, Mindfood have redeemed themselves in the last couple of weeks by featuring a recipe for macadamia feta cheese and vegan matcha donuts.
Having said that, the feta recipe did contain a disclaimer which said the finished product “may not be as velvety as a traditional dairy feta”. The mainstream media should consider omitting this type of messaging because people should be ready and willing to make their own judgement on the outcome. You would never see this on a non-vegan recipe. Let’s hold hope for change!
What can we do about climate change, Broadsheet?
Are you looking to neutralise your carbon footprint? Broadsheet’s list of five ways can help you do that through various entry-level ways. The article is a great read and the suggestions are very easy to do. As part of the article, Broadsheet interviewed Happy Happy Soy Boy, Ceres lead chef Hemi Rakei Reidy; an insightful interview about how his establishment does their part.
Having said that, eating less meat can also help to clean up your carbon footprint. Travelling the vegan road really is the most effective way at an individual level and you can check out my broader tips to expand on Broadsheet’s suggestions.
Make way for more veganised recipes and food!
There has been more focus on veganised food and recipes in the last few weeks, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Take SBS Food, for example. Here you’ll find a vegan musakhan where traditional meat ingredients have been replaced by mushrooms. This veganised recipe came courtesy of Sarah Shaweesh who is the owner of Sydney’s Khamsa café.
Then, there was the news that Smith & Daughters and Smith & Deli are merging. The news surfaced over at Gourmet Traveller. Both of these vegan institutions are merging under the one roof to form a cafeteria set-up across 500 square metres complete with vegan larder, carvery and rotisserie section. Three meals across the day will be served with hot and cold options. Open date is schedule for November this year so stay tuned! If you want to get a feel for what you’re in for, you can check out my older review of Smith & Deli. Melburnians are definitely in for something special.
