Gentle reminder that I'll be at the @tfsundaymarket tomorrow and if you want some vegan cheese then get your lovely bums to Southville/Bedminster tomorrow! The market ends at 3pm and hosts several vegan traders and vegan friendly produce, Street food and arty farty stuff 😉 I'll have the Original Cheese, Maple Wood Smoked Cheese & the Feta Style Cheese. All Vegan. All plastic free!

Are you new here? If you are then I would like to let you know that part of my ethos, like many other good local artisans, is to not introduce loads of plastic waste into the environment as much as possible. All my retail packs of vegan cheese use 100% plastic-free packaging that is made solely from plants. What you see in the photo is the clear film that contain no plastics and is 100% HOME compostable. It's better than biodegradable and it doesn't need to be sent off to be commercially compostable. It seems that a lot of commercially compostable plant packaging does not make it to the local facilities and ends up in landfills where it does not degrade or worse, ends up in the oceans (unsure if it degrades there). Search for Vegware Close the loop to find your local compostable centres. As a proper cheese maker, the right packaging is required to ensure real cheese, such as my vegan range, breathes, helps regulate moisture & doesn't dry out and help it have a shelf life of months rather then weeks. . But what about other packaging? Deli paper: doesn't maintain cheese moisture well and will dry out. Only commercially compostable if it is made from plants. Cannot be recycled if it has micro plastics. If it's 100% paper then the cheese will not survive. Any fats on the paper means it can't be recycled. Wax Paper/Basic Cheese Paper: May not be vegan. Cheese will dry out. Contains plastic and cannot be recycled. Good Cheese Paper: Most common used in dairy cheese mongers to keep cheese at its best. I have seen UK vegan "cheese" use this too. However it's the plastics in the paper that maintain the cheese and it cannot be recycled at all. If you know other cheesemakers that use one of the above then recommend using Natureflex or point them my way 🙂 . Currently, all my firm cheeses use the Natureflex packaging. The Feta uses Natureflex & deli paper, however the paper is not home compostable though I'm in the process of phasing the paper out.

Eighth year anniversary (2nd year wedded) meal at @acornrestaurant in Bath. Our first time here at this vegan gem and we are satisfied & stuffed. For some reason I ordered the Dal main and unsurprisingly it wasn't as strong flavoured as I'm used to. But I am Asian and used to everything being heavily spiced that it gets a bit much. My problem 😅 It's still very good & beautiful dish, too good for my over zealous/burnt out taste buds 😁 Everything looked beautiful though I wish I chose my partner's chocolate dessert as it was truly the meaning of decadence 😁 Well stuffed at the end! Not cheap but well worth the treat and the staff were extremely friendly. Highly recommend. . . . . . . #finedining #michelinstar #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #veganfood #plantbased #whatveganseat #michelin #theartofplating #gastronomy #govegan #chef #veganism #veganfoodporn #gourmet #crueltyfree #restaurant #vegansofinstagram #culinary #veganlife #gastroart #cheflife #chefsofinstagram #dairyfree #gourmetartistry #bathfoodie #bathfood #ukvegan #ukfoodie #ukvegans

Vegan Cheese front and centre at @rootsandshootscafe in Bath! Enjoying the time in sun (suck it all you lot stuck indoors 😛) and before we stuff our faces at Acorn tonight, we helped ourselves to a Facon Butty and a giant salad. If you are in Bath and not tried my cheese then head to @rootsandshootscafe and ask for a free sample taster 🙂 . . . . . . #bath #bathfood #bathfoodie #bathvegan #bathvegans #veganaf #eatplants #cashewcheese #cleaneating #cleanfood #ukvegan #entrepreneur #foodblogger #ukvegans #foodinstagram #foodlover #foodphotography #healthyeating #healthyfood #plantbased #instavegan #smallbusiness #veganbath #vegancheese #veganfood #veganfoodporn #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #veganuk #whatveganseat

Okay first thing is, do you like my shoddy photo editing? 😂 No? Fine 😛 . Right. The winners! I randomly selected the winners. From Instagram we have @suspops, and from Facebook we have Gail Wayman! Congrats! I'll be contacting both shortly to discuss delivery of ye blue vegan cheese! Wooooo!

Slowly changing the world of vegan cheese with my range 🧀

I'm heading to Frome on 1st June with my Vegan Cheese range. Never been before so hoping for good things! It's an all vegan market so plenty of goodies. I'll be heading up with Mike from @nutcessity (my all time favourite nutbutters) so hoping for some road trip shenanigans that I often see in the films 😜 The market is run by @veganfairs with @cheeseandgrain. Starts 9am till 2pm on Saturday 1st June.

Big weekend coming up over at the @tfsundaymarket. Marking their 25th birthday, the Tobacco Factory are running events on Saturday as well as the Sunday Market My Vegan Cheese stall will only be there on the Sunday but check out @tfsundaymarket account to see what is going for Saturday! As well as my cheese, there will be plenty of other vegan stalls and vegan friendly option. The Sunday market will be running from 10 till 3pm located in Southville, Bristol.

Snap from @itseasy2bvegan enjoying the Vegan Blue. Have you entered the giveaway yet to win a wedge? Check out my previous posts to find out more 🙂 . Reposted from @itseasy2bvegan - Amazing vegan blue cheese by @foodbysumear - so near to dairy cheese taste and texture. Part of a range he makes - he is an ex dairy cheese maker, and uses similar processes

Be ready! I'm returning to @veganfairs's Clevedon Vegan Fair on 9th June. My standard range of Vegan Cheese will be there with samples to try. I'm hoping to have a few specials ready too such as The Proper Vegan Blue Cheese. Details on the flyer 😉 . P.S. How do you like my leaflet holder?

I found two Vegan Blue the other day in the fridge! They are only there because I suck at maths and miscounted them 😅 So let's do a giveaway! One of the Blues is up for grabs on Instagram while the other can be won on Facebook. Enter both to increase your odds 😜 Instructions are below and the best thing about this giveaway is that anyone in mainland UK can enter. I'll ship it to you via carrier for free 😁😁😁 . To win one the Vegan Blues: 1. Follow me on Instagram 2. Comment with your love of blue cheese 3. Tag your friend in . Requirements: You must be from mainland UK and love cheese! . I'll be announcing the winner on Tuesday evening (my wedding anniversary of all days!). Remember to enter both on Instagram & Facebook as there are two blues on offer and I'll even ship it out! . . . . #uk #ukfood #ukfoodie #ukfoodies #ukvegan #ukvegans #veganuk #ukcheese #veganaf #eatplants #cashewcheese #cleaneating #cleanfood #entrepreneur #foodblogger #foodinstagram #foodlover #foodphotography #healthyeating #healthyfood #plantbased #instavegan #smallbusiness #vegancheese #veganfood #veganfoodporn #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #whatveganseat #uktrends

This new lil (big) fella is a bit stinky. I'm hoping it only gets stronger as it ages over time. Everyone loves a good stanky stank! Who wants to pop over to have a whiff?

Ignore the shoddy photo 😂 I'm in a rush. New stockist of the vegan cheese range is here. @earthfareglastonbury in Glastonbury, from my quick jaunt around, is a large store selling all the health and naughty foods we know and love. Definitely need to have a proper look next time 😅 They are currently stocking the Original Sharp Cheese, the Feta Cheese and the Maple Wood Smoked Cheese. Enjoy Glastonbury! . . . . . #Glastonbury #Glastonburyfood #Glastonburyfoodie #Glastonburyvegan #Glastonburyvegans #veganaf #eatplants #cashewcheese #cleaneating #cleanfood #ukvegan #entrepreneur #foodblogger #ukvegans #foodinstagram #foodlover #foodphotography #healthyeating #healthyfood #plantbased #instavegan #smallbusiness #veganGlastonbury #vegancheese #veganfood #veganfoodporn #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #veganuk #whatveganseat

🌱🧀🍕 . . . 📷 @pizzaislovely

Nice little snap from @veganjourneys_ though what's with everyone eating cheese with grapes 😜 . Reposted from @veganjourneys_ - On Sunday I went to the @tobacco_factory Sunday market in Bristol where I found some INCREDIBLE vegan cheese made by @foodbysumear He told us he was an ex cheese maker and used his knowledge to make dairy free cheeses. We went for the Maple Wood Smoked authentic cultured vegan cheese. Although it was quite pricey it was 100% worth it for a treat. It’s delicious and has a great crumbly texture. It’s the closest texture I’ve found so far that resembles real cheese. I will definitely be back! 🧀

Always love a bit of feedback as you guys know ❤️ . Vegan Blue will be returning in June hopefully. . 📷 @ewa_hibberd

You know I use to do marketing right? You know I'm mentally unstable right? Well apparently it's #mentalhealthawarenessweek and I didn't know, just like all other trends and awareness days 😬 Shows I just post whatever I feel like 😬😬 I looked it up and this year's theme is Body Image (#bebodykind) which screams me all over. Well.. I don't have any words of wisdom. Though I'm a million times better then what I was a few years back (an eating disorder amplifies mental instability) I still struggle regularly with most set backs being self conflicted especially towards my appearance. I often get told to be kind to myself or to not just think about things but it's neigh impossible (*cough* @toomany_lees @happybunnybakery *cough*). Rather then be kind to myself, I rely on the kindness of others (which is one of the reasons why I got into food, to feed others and make them like me 😂) and the dogs when they don't piss me off. Relying on others could be seen as bad, but I still think it's important. It's common for me to shut down and hide from the world (my SO can attest to this) but it doesn't help anyone (I'll still try and hide though). Relying on others is good. Extending an olive branch to those struggling could help too... but what do I know! I'm crazy 😬 I will end this post though with what else that has helped me; to simply life on what matters most. I cut the shit out, being, work, people, stuff that doesn't matter. More satisfaction with the simpler and finer things of life only. This will be different for everyone and for me it took quitting two jobs, earning 1/5 of what I use to be on, an eating disorder and many breakdowns to get to a better-ish place. If you are struggling now, I guess all that is left to say is have hope (so much for not having any words of wisdom 😬).

Thank you to whoever left this! . . . . Photo unrelated to cheese but I like Charlie's pose with the itty bitty paw in the air with her ears all fluffed up.

Selling-out is a first for me. It's rare though because I always bring as much that fits in my smart car (which is a lot. Enough for a million markets). Reason why this happened was because I had packaging issues this week as so couldn't get much ready for the weekend. Sorry if I disappointed anyone 😭 Still have plenty of feta for today and everything will be back to normal in my next markets (see next events on my website). The blue cheese will be back in June but again will be limited in quantities (can be pre-ordered on my website).

There's six vegan blues left which can be found today at @tfsundaymarket in Bristol. There's none available online now as they have all been purchased. Next batch of Blue will hopefully be in June though. Samples available at Tobacco Factory Market along with the Original Sharp Cheese, Feta-style & Maple Wood Smoked Cheese. Come seek me out!

Almost ready at @yeovilveganmarket! Starts at 10am at @quedamcentre!

Today's one of those days where everything is manic. Lots done but even more things still to do 🙈 Though the good news is @rootsandshootscafe has everything back in stock again (Original Sharp, Feta & Smoked). I ended up picking up their sausage roll because all I've eaten today are Huel shakes & Blue Cheese 😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬

The Vegan Blue is back on the chopping block after its overnight final after care. Blue blooming is scattered throughout while not being overpowering for a balanced sour/spicy/salty kick that is complemented with my sharp and tangy cultures. It is firm while still being creamy (the wedge can be picked up without falling apart). With a slight melt in your mouth feel, it has an open texture that crumbles quite easily without being feeling dried out. Available tomorrow at @yeovilveganmarket then on Sunday at @tfsundaymarket. Limited quantities available (around about 10 per market). Preorders can be placed online on the website with options to collect if you don't want to miss out.

It's been four days since I properly posted 😬 I'm still alive, don't worry 😬 Final update on the bigger blue. This Vegan Blue Cheese was again was another experimental cheese where this time it was made as a 3kg sized wheel (well started that size). 3 times bigger than the first. I used a different method here to get a creamier finish and purposely not allow for too much in the way of blue veins. As you can tell from the photo, it also a soft crumbly texture which is the result of how it matured as well as the length. Trying to get a more balance of flavours in a larger wheel but will see how it turns out when it's tasted later. Limited quantities will be available on Saturday at @yeovilveganmarket in @quedamcentre. Some will be available on Sunday at @tfsundaymarket in Bristol and on my website. There are more Vegan Blues (albeit slightly different to this one) in June/July. . . . . . #bristol #bristolfood #bristolfoodie #bristolvegan #bristolvegans #veganaf #eatplants #cashewcheese #cleaneating #cleanfood #ukvegan #entrepreneur #foodblogger #ukvegans #foodinstagram #foodlover #foodphotography #healthyeating #healthyfood #plantbased #instavegan #smallbusiness #veganbristol #vegancheese #veganfood #veganfoodporn #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #veganuk #whatveganseat

@the_smoked_vegan had a few "special" brownies today at @tfsundaymarket 😅 No, they weren't filled with you know what. They have been cold smoked for 10 hours. They are chocolatey, gooey and definitely smokey. Reminds me of the smoked granola that I use to make which is definitely a compliment. Though the brownie is way more messier to eat too! Hopefully they will keep doing theses! . FUN FACT: @the_smoked_vegan helped me smoked my first vegan cheese and paved the way for my Smoked Cheese range! . . . . #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #plantbased #whatveganseat #veganfood #govegan #veganism #veganfoodporn #crueltyfree #chocolate #vegetarian #vegansofinstagram #veganlife #dairyfree #bestofvegan #brownie #bristol #smoked #brownies #dessert #veganlifestyle #cake #nutella #bbqlife #dessertporn #tasty #choco #chocolates #fudge #healthyfood