You know what restaurant I really miss in Sydney? God damn Bodhi restaurant in one of the parks (I can’t remember the name of the park) but every time I head to Sydney it’s literally the one restaurant I want to go to, was so disappointed when I heard it’s closed down, their food was the absolute best

Hi, all! First time posting here.

Due to my dairy allergy, I tend to eat a lot of plant-based products.

My mum and I were thinking of challenging ourselves by making homemade vegan ricotta so we can try making our own spinach and vegan ricotta cannelloni and other stuff we like that usually has ricotta. I have a dairy-free recipe book that actually includes a recipe for making a tofu-based ricotta.

The problem is: the recipe calls for extra-firm ricotta and we can't seem to find extra-firm ricotta anywhere.

Can someone point me in the right direction of where to find extra-firm ricotta? Is it called something else in Australia? Or would regular firm ricotta be okay?

I'm based in Brisbane, so anywhere around the Brisbane area would be greatly appreciated. :)

Does anyone know where in the inner suburbs of Melbourne I can physically purchase a Hazelnut and Cranberry Field Roast? I've done a pretty extensive Google and the closest shop I can find is in Sunshine, but I'm aware there are boutiquey shops that don't list their stock online.

Wanted a beef burger, got a vegan burger, I asked them if it was possible to get a refund, they said no, there only one small sign saying everything they had was 100% vegan. I almost feel like half of their sales must be from mislead customers or maybe I'm just dopey.

Anyhow, given I had no option for a refund, and since id previously been vegan for almost a decade, decided to gave it a try and honestly, I don't understand why vegans that keep these guys in business put themselves through this pain? There is better vegan food, it was nothing like a beef burger and it was very dry, bland in flavour, the cheese was tastless, what's the point of putting cheese in the first place? It's like you're dressing up a burger to be what it isn't. Can't grasp that someone would pay over 20 bucks to ubereats something like this to their home (saw uber deliveries).

I do genuinely think there is intentional misleading, for a vegan burger place why isn't there much more obvious marketing displaying they're vegan? How is it legal to hide it? You see these all throughout the city, you'd never think they're vegan.

Not to seem like an asshole but the taste of the burger + the way they advertise themselves, leaves quite a bad taste. If it was good you'd sorta just let it go but they're misleading plus taste worse than mediocre, how is something like this popular?

Hi everyone, I’m planning on making some rocky road to give to my coworkers for Christmas. Would love to hear your suggestions for ingredients!

So far I’m thinking of using whittakers oat milk chocolate and either arnotts marie biscuits or raspberry shortcakes for crunch

I'm not after some bespoke boutique suit that'll cost $1000+, hell even $500+. I wear suits like 2-4x a year for weddings etc. Just want a nice slim fit navy suit. Ideally no more than $200-300.

Edit: Ended up going with Yd. Another question for anyone reading - Vegan dress shoes?. I have gotten the Zeroe shoes from betts, but looking for some more style options. Particularly brown.

1/4 cauli, chopped and 1 small zucchini, peeled and chopped. Add 1/4 cup raw cashews. Boil them in a small pot with about 1 cup of water for about 15 minutes till cashews have softened. Then blitz in bullet, including the cooking water. It's like light-as-a-feather bechamel.

You can tizzy it a bit more in various ways if you wish, eg salt and pepper, and/or a pinch of nutmeg or soupcon of dijon mustard. You could make it thicker by adding a little cornflour or tapioca slurry and cooking till thickened. You could probably use almonds, or even almond flour. For me, it's so delicious I could eat it like a light cream soup...hmmm, that's an idea 💡 [Good way to use up a couple of tired looking vegies, not that I'm confessing].

Makes about 1 + 1/4 cups.

Everything you see on the blurred side is all meat…. Insane.

Full recipe available here.

Ingredients:

For the Stir-Fry:

• 400g seitan, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp grated fresh ginger

For the Sauce:

• 150ml soy sauce
• 100g brown sugar
• 200ml water
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp cornflour, mixed with 2 tbsp water

For the Spinach:

• 400g fresh spinach
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

To Serve:

• 300g jasmine rice

Method:

1. Place the seitan pieces in a bowl and sprinkle with cornflour, tossing until evenly coated. In a large frying pan or wok, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the seitan in batches and fry until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain excess oil.

2. In the same pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper, sautéing for 5-6 minutes until they start to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and chilli flakes (if using). Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the vegetables and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

4. Stir in the cornflour slurry (cornflour mixed with water) and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency. Add the fried seitan back into the pan, tossing to coat them evenly in the sauce.

5. For the spinach, heat the olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

6. For the rice, rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with 600ml of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

7. To serve, divide the cooked jasmine rice between four plates. Top with the Mongolian seitan stir-fry and a generous portion of sautéed spinach. Enjoy!

I’m due for my yearly trip to Sydney so was doing some research. I found this thread that has some good places still open but a lot of “permanently closed” on google https://www.reddit.com/r/australianvegans/s/Lwl4Zgzquj

Anything opened in the last year that would be worth adding to that list? Flexible with location, i’ll be in the city, inner west, manly and north sydney at various times

Does anyone have a liquid smoke recommendation?

As the title states, also sorry for formatting, im on mobile.

I have a hard time feeding myself (disabilities + mental health + weird work schedule), and left to my own devices I will just eat toast. So microwave meals are a huge help. I like instant noodles, but they aren't great health-wise.

I recently tried a few Well and Good instant meals, and they were... a mixed bag. The mac and cheese was edible, but their Thai Green Curry tasted like vomit; genuinely one of the most vile foods I've eaten, and I can choke pretty much anything down if i have to. I'm now worried about branching out.

Any recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone.

I'm looking for animal rights documentaries that would be suitable to be viewed by high school students.
Please share your ideas.

Thank you in advance

I'm proud to be leading this new campaign by Vegan Australia.

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So... I've been vegan for almost a decade now and I have never taken vitamins during this time. I do use a iron fish when cooking though, a couple times a week. Recently I decided to get Chatgbt to write me up a list of vitamins to take that it recommended for me as I'm vegan. It recommended a lot I didn't get them all but the ones I did get are:

Womens Multi + by Herbs of Gold

Activated B12 Spray by Herbs of Gold

Triple Strength Omega-3 by Herbs of Gold

Vitamin K2 180 MAX by Herbs of Gold

Fish Oil 1000 by Herbs of Gold

I'm a bit worried maybe I'm taking too much because tmi my pee is like a REALLY vibrant yellow. I can't afford to see a doctor get blood tests or afford the transport there. I also eat SUPER healthy so many veggies, fruit, nuts, etc. So that might affect my vitamins levels too. Not sure if I should cut back on some, what does everyone else take??

Does anyone know if this company are cruelty free and don’t test on animals? Hoping they don’t test on animals as I really like their products. Sold at Woolworths

I have a jelly game to run with some youngsters and wanted to use agar agar rather than gelatin but not sure if it will work with my timeframes.

I have access to a fridge and freezer if that helps.

Has anyone tried the Suzy Spoon roast? I usually get the Field roast in pastry but wanting to change it up this year.

I’m in Melbourne so not sure what other options there are!

Thank you

Soooo disappointed. I hope Woollies does bring them back as they were 'limited edition'. And sooooo gooooood.

*mens perfume

Full recipe available here.

Ingredients:

For the Ravioli Dough:

• 300g all-purpose flour
• 100g semolina flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 200ml warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Ravioli Filling:

• 200g firm tofu, crumbled
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Roasted Red Pepper Sauce:

• 3 large red bell peppers
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 200ml vegan cream cheese
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp lemon juice

For Garnish:

• Fresh basil leaves, chopped

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C. Cut the red bell peppers in half and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, cut side down. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the skin is charred and blistered. Once roasted, place the peppers in a bowl and cover with cling film for 10 minutes to steam. Peel off the skin and set the roasted peppers aside.

2. In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Add the roasted red peppers to a blender, along with the sautéed onion and garlic. Spoon in the vegan cream cheese, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

4. To make the ravioli dough, combine the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the warm water and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in cling film and let it rest for 20 minutes.

5. While the dough is resting, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, combine the crumbled tofu, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.

6. Once the dough has rested, divide it into two equal portions. Roll each portion out on a floured surface until it is very thin (about 2mm thick). Place small spoonfuls of the filling, about 4cm apart, on one sheet of the rolled dough. Place the second sheet of dough over the top, pressing around each mound of filling to seal. Use a knife or ravioli cutter to cut out individual ravioli pieces, ensuring the edges are sealed well.

7. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ravioli in batches for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.

8. Pour the blended roasted red pepper sauce back into the frying pan and warm it over low heat. Add the cooked ravioli to the sauce, gently tossing to coat each piece in the creamy sauce.

9. Divide the creamy ravioli between four bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves for a burst of colour and flavour.

What’s your favourite vegan restaurant at the Gold Coast? There are many options so I’m finding it difficult to choose!