Guest guest Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Hi there, I've been reading some of the messages for a few days meaning to contribute at some stage. So happy to hear about the vegan market stall in Croydon, I don't live so far away from there so I'll definitely be going along to sample the delights! My name's Bea, been veggie since 12 and discovering veganism over the last couple of years since I stopped work to look after my newborn twins. Its been a great journey so far, discovering gorgeous foods that taste great and don't involve cruelty. I went without cheese and yogurt some time ago now. I am quite disappointed not to be completely vegan yet, I guess that's the main reason I am here, in search of any further inspiration. My sticking points are the odd bit of milk chocolate, and a couple of products eg. belgian choc waffles that do contain egg unfortunately. The vegan family website really got me started with recipes, then resources from VIVA, Lifescape magazine, and going to some of the VIVA events and Vegan day in south ken. I've found I can get lots of things from the usual supermarkets plus independent health stores but tend to reach out for the non-vegan foods when nothing else is to hand, or if friends or family bring non-vegan eatables. So am thinking, I need to stock up and keep supplies of snacks that are vegan to help make the complete transition. Do you mind me asking how others manage vegan grocery buying?! Are there any particularly good online shops that you'd recommend? many thanks for reading, Bea Peter <metalscarab Sent: Wednesday, 13 August, 2008 8:33:50Re: Vegan delights hit Croydon's Surrey Street Market  Hi Peter Of all the places I'd expect to find anything vegan, Croydon is very, very low on the list!!!! BB Peter - Peter VV @gro ups.com Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:47 PM Re: Vegan delights hit Croydon's Surrey Street Market Surrey Street Market is now home to its first vegan food stall, with owner Penelope Harrison baking all the food from her own kitchen. The former charity worker quit her job when she decided she was stuck in a rut, and set up her own stall after wowing her family with her vegan bread and cakes. In a real labour of love, Miss Harrison singularly cooks all of her 14 different products at her kitchen in Canal Walk, Croydon. She said: "My typical day begins at 5.30am, and my stall's open from 9am to 4pm. "When I get home, I like to replenish my stock, so I end up cooking until about 11pm. "It's a very long day, but I don't mind, because I really like what I do. It doesn't feel like work." The 37-year-old swapped vegetarianism for a vegan diet seven years ago, for health reasons. She said: "I wanted to cut down on cholesterol, and cut out animal products. "But the supermarkets have lots of processed stuff, and I wanted to make my own and have it all natural." An experienced cook Miss Harrison is yet to have any culinary disasters. She said: "I haven't had any big problems, I've always been a keen cook, and I'm self-taught. "My favourites are the vegan cakes and scones, but one of the best sellers are my vegan pasties. "I'm open to suggestions, and some people are asking for flapjacks, so I might start cooking them too." Miss Harrison has only been in business since July 28. She said: "When I opened I wasn't really nervous because I'm very entrepreneurial, and I think you have to give these things a go." Already attracting attention from the public, the chef has been told she has the market's first vegan-only stall. She said: "The other market vendors say they've never seen this sort of thing before in Surrey Street. "I want to last a long time, because I'm the only person doing this sort of thing. "Ideally one day I'd like to get a shop and bake on the premises, but this is good for now." 2 comments. Last at: 12-Aug-2008 13:14 'A little bit of everything' as the great Enzo Ferrari said and you cant go wrong. Mr.Angry, Purley commented on 12-Aug-2008 13:14 this is great news. i hope that Penelope's efforts increase people's interest in a more varied diet even if they are not vegetarian or vegan themselves. all the best to her! ceiri, croydon commented on 12-Aug-2008 11:26 Peter vv Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger . Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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