Australia

The Vegan DIY Ethic: Help Businesses Travelling the Vegan Road Survive

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There’s been movement in the vegan world of late; movement that is game-changing. Big businesses are developing vegan versions of foods, corporate supermarket chains are selling those foods, airlines are adding vegan menu items to their food service trolleys and big hotel chains are selling vegan food offerings. Celebrities and people of influence are adopting […]

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A Bit Hippy: Nurturing Personal Care with Nature

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“Inspiration is found everywhere, but it does help when you are only ten minutes away from the beach!” Founder of A Bit Hippy, Craig Jones, is inspired by the nature around him. His vegan skincare range gathers natural ingredients to create vegan skincare, deodorants, shampoos, conditioners and soaps for those seeking a vegan, cruelty-free alternative

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All the Vegan Gluten-Free Yums at the Free From and Allergy Shows, Melbourne

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Spending the day at the Free From and Allergy Shows last weekend was an eye-opener. Allergies and life-threatening illnesses relating to diet are still on the increase in Australia. The number of people who then attend shows like the Free From and Allergy Shows brings this point home. Many Melburnians braved the wintery wet weather

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Australia’s Vegan Markets Need You. Here’s Why…

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Vegan markets are sprouting up all over Australia and there are a plethora of vegan businesses vying for stall-space. Currently, people choosing a vegan lifestyle is accelerating at an unprecedented rate and you’d think that there are many who would be flocking to vegan markets regularly. Community is at the forefront of the vegan lifestyle.

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Taste Melbourne’s Vegan Chocolate Treats on International Chocolate Day

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It’s International Chocolate Day on Sunday this weekend, and Melbourne is not short on supply of vegan chocolate options. I must admit, chocolate is one of my favourite foods and I’m always stumbling across delicious chocolatey vegan desserts, hot drinks, gelato and blocks or morsels in my vegan travels. The basics of chocolate – cacao

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Two Vegan Food Roads, One Woking Amazing Journey

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Travelling the vegan road is one filled with tasty twists and turns, though it’s not often when two vegan roads merge into one. This is true for vegan restaurateurs, Kat Wang and Mike Dodd of Woking Amazing. As many vegans in Melbourne will attest, Woking Amazing is just that. Go to any Melbourne vegan festival,

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My 3 Favourite Vegan Food Spots on the Mornington Peninsula

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Heading to the Mornington Peninsula for a beachside getaway? Just over an hour’s drive south east of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula is a picturesque getaway destination. Beachside fun in the summer months, and nature walks through native bushland in the cooler months, the Mornington Peninsula affords travellers all the relaxation they need. Part of that

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Coming Full Circle: An Interview with TarraWarra Head Chef Mark Ebbels

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The travel quote ‘home is where the heart is’ rings no truer than for Melbourne Michelin star chef Mark Ebbels. A native of Melbourne’s outer eastern region, Mark has travelled the globe to hone his skills and articulate his talents as a chef. Mark completed his training and started his career in Melbourne’s Yarra Valley

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Reshape Tradition and Eat Vegan in Melbourne this Easter

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Years ago, before I was vegan, I hosted a Good Friday lunch for my boyfriend’s family. It took me hours to prepare the meal, and I was so excited to share my creations. Not long after they arrived my boyfriend’s brother asked: “Does this have meat in it?” I responded with an enquiring “yes”. What

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