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An All-Vegan Poya Day Buffet Fit for a Queen at Mount Lavinia Hotel

Poya Day is one of the most auspicious days of Sri Lanka’s calendar and one of the most celebrated days when you can enjoy a gigantic all-vegan feast at Mount Lavinia Hotel in Colombo. This is one of, if not the vegan food experience to try when you’re in Colombo. Poya Day is the name […]

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

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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Taste Melbourne’s Vegan Chocolate Treats on International Chocolate Day

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

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

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

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

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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Get Cosy and Eat Vegan at Grey Cells Green Vegan Bar and Café

Deciding to open an all-vegan business takes courage, innovation and a yearning to create a kinder world. All-vegan businesses are opening all over Melbourne which is a clear sign that our world is increasingly looking for kinder choices. One such business is Grey Cells Green Vegan Bar and  Café in the inner-city suburb of Windsor.

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Where to Go for Mexican Vegan Food in Melbourne

Yes, you can feast on Mexican vegan food in Melbourne. Refried beans, enchiladas, burritos, tacos and tortillas all punctuate the Mexican food that can be found in Melbourne, in vegan versions for vegan travellers. The key to good vegan Mexican food in Melbourne is how a restaurant can create colourful dishes that are bursting with

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Exploring Vegan Food in Nadia Fragnito’s Vegan Italian Kitchen

Many would say that vegan food and travel is a match made in heaven. Through food, travellers are able to connect with those they meet on the road and experience culture through food. The act of eating is instinctual, pleasurable; even sensual. By living a vegan lifestyle and travelling vegan, travellers express love, compassion and

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