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My non-dairy diary: our vegan hacks

Living your best plant-based life? We asked one of Time Out’s resident vegans, Katherine Lovage, to give us the inside scoop on how to make the most of London

Written by Time Out. Paid for by Ben & Jerrys.
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We’ve teamed up with Ben & Jerry’s – creators of a delicious range of non-dairy ice cream – to bring you some more helpful tips on everything vegan in London. If you know where to look, you won’t need to compromise on anything as a vegan. And thanks to Ben & Jerry’s non-dairy range, you also won’t miss out on the creaminess, or much-loved chunks and swirls that have always been synonymous with B&J’s original dairy flavours.

Eating out...
Mao Chow

1. Eating out...

‘I’m always craving the vegan dumplings from Dumpling Shack. Part of Old Spitalfields Market, it’s a stall that produces pillowy parcels that I would happily nest in. If I want something spicier then it’d be Mao Chow in London Fields – especially its dan dan noodles, mapo doufu and gong bao broccoli. It’s incredible Sichuan food.’

For a vegan cheeseboard....
Minerthreat

2. For a vegan cheeseboard....

‘Not all vegan cheese is created equal. But I recently tried I Am Nut Ok’s range and it’s great! MinerThreat’ is a soft product with a strong smoky flavour, and it’s delicious on salty crackers. You can find it at Selfridges and also vegan “cheesemonger” La Fauxmagerie. Plus, it’s made with charcoal, so it’s pretty. Yay!’

Smelling good...
Le Labo

3. Smelling good...

‘When I recently visited New York, The Edition hotel had a really lovely scent made by Le Labo. When I got back, I noticed that they sell a perfume with a very similar profile – Thé Noir 29, which is woody and musky. Le Labo is cruelty-free, so you should sack off whatever you’re into and use its products instead.’

4. Looking good...

‘I trust east London’s Glasshouse Salon with my hair because the staff are absolutely lovely (big up my hairdresser, Talia) and their main focus is hair health. The products they use are sustainably sourced and not tested on animals, plus the space is contemporary – I adore my new fringe.’

My top London vegan life hacks:
Daniel Sandler

5. My top London vegan life hacks:

Tap Coffee in Soho has some of the best beans in London – and it doesn’t make the coffee “split” when using alternative milks. The big, vegan kabeauti brushes from Daniel Sandler are great. I like supporting a small company that’s born and bred in London, plus the duo fibres help make my bronzer look natural, darling.’

 

 

6. My favourite Ben & Jerry’s Non-dairy flavour:

‘Peanut Butter & Cookies. When I’m at home, I’ll often snack on a spoonful of peanut butter and jam, so my Ben & Jerry’s helps me get my nut-based kicks. It’s an absolute banger!’

Feeling peckish?

Try this: the ultimate vegan chocolate strawberry shortcake recipe

Try this: the ultimate vegan chocolate strawberry shortcake recipe

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 25 min 
Total Yield: 8 shortcakes

Ingredients

Shortcakes

1 tub of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Non-Dairy, melted

240g of self-raising flour, plus a little more for dusting

2 tbsp. coconut milk (or your preferred non-dairy milk)

Shimmer sugar (also known as sparkling sugar)

Toppings

1 tub of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Non-Dairy

340g strawberries, cleaned and sliced

50g sugar
Non-Dairy whipped topping (optional)

Method

1. Preheat oven 204°C. In a bowl, combine one tub of melted Ben & Jerry’s Non-Dairy ice cream with the self-raising flour. Stir to form a stiff dough.

2. Flour your work surface and using your hands, pat the dough into a rough rectangle. Fold over a couple of times in a kneading fashion. When done, the dough should be pliable but not sticky.

3. Shape dough into a rectangle about 4” x 8” x 1” thick and cut into eight equal pieces.

4. Arrange the biscuits on a lined baking tray. Brush the tops of the biscuits with coconut milk (or other non-dairy milk) and sprinkle with shimmer sugar. Bake for 14 – 18 minutes or until they spring back when lightly pressed.

5. Combine sliced strawberries and sugar in a bowl and allow to sit while the biscuits are baking and cooling. Stir occasionally.

6. Once biscuits are cooked and cool, it is time to serve! Slice each biscuit open, then top with strawberries, ice cream and non-dairy whipped topping.


Ben & Jerry’s non-dairy family is loaded with chunks and swirls, and made with almond milk. The range is 100 percent vegan, and Fairtrade certified.

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