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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 1d

And here's a peak at the counter in Café Petiole - look at all those tasty treats! #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

Café Petiole counter: sandwiches & salads

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 1d

More #vegan deliciousness from Café Petiole in Somerset House - a generous cup of olives, pickled aubergine sandwich, coriander pesto & farfalle pasta, sweet potato, and carrot cake for dessert! #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

Cappuccino with oat milk
Mixed olives
Salad:
Coriander pesto & farfalle pasta with courgettes
Sweet potato with soy glaze & sesame seeds
Sandwich:
Pickled Aubergine, pepper, tomatoes & tahini

Coriander pesto & farfalle pasta with courgettes
Sweet potato with soy glaze & sesame seeds

Pickled Aubergine, pepper, tomatoes & tahini sandwich

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 7d

Delicious #vegan focaccia "Vegano" sandwich from Green Cactus in #Streatham - Portobello Mushrooms, Hummus, Pickled Onion, Lamb's Lettuce between generous focaccia slices, and a cappuccino with oat milk #plantbased #vegansky #veganfood #veganlondon #londonvegan

Cappuccino with oat milk
Vegano Focaccia sandwich
Portobello Mushrooms, Hummus, Pickled Onion, Lamb's Lettuce

Vegano Focaccia sandwich
Portobello Mushrooms, Hummus, Pickled Onion, Lamb's Lettuce

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 7d

Another tasty #vegan Vietnamese lunch at Hoa Cau in #Streatham - green mango salad, wok-fried soft flat rice noodles with tofu and vegetables, with dripping coffee to finish! #plantbased #vegansky #veganfood #veganlondon #londonvegan

Wok fried fresh flat noodle with tofu and vegetables

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 7d

Another tasty #Vegan Japanese Bento Box from Elements Sushi in #Streatham Hill! Perfect with vegetable gyoza on the side, and a cup of green tea!
#londonvegan #plantbased #veganfood #veganlondon #vegansky

Miso soup
Vegetable Bento Box (tofu steak, rice, mixed vegetables, edamame, beansprouts, inari sushi, korokke & roll sushi)
Vegetable Gyoza
Cup of hot green tea

Vegetable Bento Box
tofu steak, rice, mixed vegetables, edamame, beansprouts, inari sushi, korokke & roll sushi, served with miso soup

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 9d

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 9d

And showing off the Thai Som Tum Salad & Bantam Spring Rolls from Plants of Roselyn by London Bridge #vegan #veganfood #vegansky #veganlondon #londonvegan #plantbased

SWEDE THAI SOMTUM SALAD (gf) (n)
a spicy pestle & mortar salad of local swedes, carrots, green beans and mixed bright heritage cherry tomatoes
BANYAN SPRING ROLLS
classic crispy spring rolls of glass noodles, carrots and wood ear mushrooms with a tangy sweet chilli dip
Jamu Latte

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 10d

Back in the Ritzy #Brixton for a delicious meal at En Root before a film (A House of Dynamite) - this is the Plantain Chaat and the En Root Platter!
enrootldn.co.uk/brixton/ #vegan #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

Plantain Chaat
Texture, crunch & flavour. Root Chickpea Mix & Spice Krispies base. Topped w/ Raita & Date Tamarind Chaatney

En Root Platter
Golden Rice, Shroom Rogan Josh, Chana Dhal, Saag Aloo, Rainbow Salad & Raita

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 12d

We enjoyed platters of Miso Aubergine, and Charred Hispi Cabbage at Love Shack too! www.loveshackldn.com
#vegan #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

Charred Hispi Cabbage with a Whipped Tahini Sauce
Charred, lightly spiced hispi cabbage with a homemade, whipped tahini & harissa dressing.

Miso Aubergine Steak
Roasted aubergine with a miso glaze, sesame seeds and spring onions.

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 12d

Love Shack by Cambridge Heath www.loveshackldn.com for the London #Vegan Meetup! Massive platters of Chick'n Caesar salad, oyster mushroom wings, tofu karaage, and No Sin Duck Pancakes to share between the group! #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

Side Chick'n Caesar Salad
Club Cultured marinated & roasted Tempeh chick'n, cos lettuce, sourdough croutons, homemade cashew Caesar dressing, cashew parmesan & deep fried capers.

Crispy Oyster Mushroom Wings
Marinated & battered oyster mushroom wings (in "honey" and mustard sauce), with pickles & crispy onions

Tofu Karaage
Locally produced organic tofu, marinated in ginger & soy, served crispy in a sweet and spicy sesame homemade chilli sauce, with radish, smacked cucumber & crispy chilli oil.

No Sin Duck Pancakes
Shredded oyster mushroom, homemade hoisin sauce, spring pancakes, cucumber, spring onions, carrot & sesame mix.

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 13d

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 13d

You can see more of the selection at WAVE in this photo from Amisha, who helped organise our eating tour for the London #Vegan Meetup www.meetup.com/londonvegan/... Thanks Amisha!
#veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

Tasty vegan pastries and cookies available at WAVE in Hackney (photo taken by Amisha)

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 13d

These are the Bac'n Pancakes from WAVE by Hackney Central www.weareveganeverything.com Pancakes, Ice Cream, Syrup, Cinnamon, Bac'n, and Banana! Perfect with a cup of Peanut Butter Coffee. A great stop on our London #Vegan Meetup Food Crawl! #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

Bac'n Pancakes
Three Gluten Free Pancakes, Ice Cream, Syrup, Cinnamon, Bac'n, and Banana

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 14d

A quick #vegan lunch at the newly opened Phakoon Thai in #Balham - Thai Iced Coffee, Fresh Tofu Summer Rolls, and Tofu & Vegetable Pad Thai #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

Pad Thai Tofu & Vegetable (V)
A classic stir-fried noodle dish with our traditional Pad Thai sauce with tofu, bean sprouts, carrot, chive, tofu & vegetables.

Fresh Tofu Summer Rolls (V)
Light and refreshing rice paper rolls filled with tofu, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with a tangy dipping sauce

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 15d

Another tasty #vegan lunch at Plants of Roselyn by London Bridge! Summer Rolls, the Rejuvenating Curry Tray (Sweetcorn Cakes, Salad, Massaman Curry and Jasmine Rice), washed down with a Jamu Latte! #vegansky #veganfood #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

PROTEIN TROPICAL LUNCH TRAYS
served with our daily house sides & Thai salads

AYURVEDIC MASSAMAN CURRY (gf) (n)
A heritage slow-simmered curry of traditional thai spices, with warm notes of ginger, cinnamon, lemongrass, cumin and coriander. A must-try dish.

JASMINE RICE (gf)

Smoked Sweetcorn Cakes (gf)
handmade patties of sweetcorn, kaffir lime leaves, sun-dried lemongrass, and smoked chillies - served with our homemade apple jam

SUNNY SUMMER ROLLS (gf) (n)
fresh rolls of stripy beetroot, tofu, vermicelli, salad leaves, delicately wrapped in rice paper, with coconut peanut sauce and homemade apple jam

JAMU LATTE hot or iced
made with turmeric, ginger and velvety oat milk, perfect for boosting immunity

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 16d

Delicious #Pizza from Yard Sale Pizza. This is their monthly special The Vada Pow #Vegan - "Our latest collab with Dishoom, topped with golden potato vada, ghatti masala, green chutney, tamarind chutney and coriander"
#veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

The Vada Pow Vegan from Yard Sale Pizza
topped with golden potato vada, ghatti masala, green chutney, tamarind chutney and coriander

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 17d

The Mezze Bowl from Megan's on the Hill on Bedford Hill in #Balham: falafel, harissa hummus, tabbouleh, beetroot, olives & flatbread, with sides of za’atar tenderstem broccoli and hashbrown rostis #vegan #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

mezze bowl
falafel, harissa hummus, tabbouleh, beetroot, olives & flatbread

mezze bowl
falafel, harissa hummus, tabbouleh, beetroot, olives & flatbread
za’atar tenderstem broccoli
hashbrown rostis

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 17d

Enjoying the lunch menu at Torthai on Bedford Hill in #Balham: #Vegan Pad Thai with Spring Rolls, washed out with mint tea! #veganfood #vegansky #veganlondon #londonvegan #plantbased

Vegan Pad Thai
rice noodle, tofu & vegetable, bean sprout, peanut, tamarind

Vegan Spring Rolls
vegetable, glass noodle, sweet chilli dipping sauce

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 21d

Enjoyed the Whole Lotta Love for #brunch at Love Shack in Cambridge Heath - A big ol' English breakfast with Lincolnshire sausages, bacon, baked beans, garlic portobello
mushrooms, slow cooked tomatoes, sauteed spinach, scrambled tofu and buttered sourdough! #vegan #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased

Whole Lotta Love
A big ol' English breakfast with Lincolnshire sausages, bacon, baked beans, garlic portobello mushrooms, slow cooked tomatoes, sauteed spinach, scrambled tofu and buttered sourdough.

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 28d

#Vegan Breakfast from No.22 Kitchen & Bar on #Streatham High Road - an Ackee, tomato, mushroom & onion mix, with Plantain, Baked Beans, Vegan Sausage, Vegan Rashers, Scrambled Tofu & Sourdough toast, enhanced with hot pepper sauce #plantbased #veganfood #vegansky #londonvegan #veganlondon

Ackee, tomatoes, mushroom & onion, Baked Beans, Vegan Sausage, Vegan Rashers, Tofu eggs & Sourdough toast

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · 28d

Today's delicious dinner at Tickle Me #Vegan in West Norwood: Black bean & sweet potato chilli, vegetable curry, callaloo rice, plantain, dumpling and festival; washed down with Sorrel & Ginger drink, and some great sauces #veganfood #vegansky #plantbased #veganlondon #londonvegan

Black bean & sweet potato chilli, vegetable curry, callaloo rice, plantain, dumpling and festival; Tropical Rhythms Sorrel & Ginger drink, Encona African Peri Peri Sauce, Levi Roots Jerk BBQ Sauce, sriracha, Tabasco

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Drew Scanlon @drewscanlon.bsky.social · 29d

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · Sep 25

This was today's lovely #Vegan lunch at Café Petiole in Somerset House www.cafepetiole.co.uk - Aubergine & chickpea hummus with lime sriracha, coriander pesto & farfalle pasta, Avocado & coleslaw sandwich, and a sticky toffee cake to finish! #vegansky #plantbased #veganfood #veganlondon #londonvegan

Two salads:
Coriander pesto & farfalle pasta with courgettes, and
Aubergine & chickpea hummus with lime
sriracha

Avocado with coleslaw and sesame dressing sandwich

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Leo @leobenmc.bsky.social · Sep 24

Making the most of the 20% Off Lunch Deal at the Gyros Factory in #Balham: this is the #Vegan gyros box - served with lettuce, red onion, tomato, Greek pita, chips, and a pot of gyros sauce - with a side of Falafel with Hummus, and Lemonade! #plantbased #veganfood #vegansky #veganlondon #londonvegan

Vegan Gyros Box - served with lettuce, red onion, tomato, Greek pita, chips, and a pot of sauce

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · Sep 23

Have you noticed 2025 is a bumper year for apples, acorns, blackberries etc?

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Nature’s Calendar is their citizen science project & here's how to report what you see.... 👇

Add a record on Nature's Calendar

Enter your wildlife sightings on Nature's Calendar and help scientists try to understand the effects of climate change on UK species.

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