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I don't know how, but today was the first time we ever went to Nurcha Cafe at Kawana on the Sunny Coast. It's amazing! All vegan, and has a little vegan grocery store attached to it. Nurcha now fills the hole that the loss of Cafe Vie left in my heart!

u/strongredcordial — 1 day ago

Birthday dinner recommendations in Perth?

Hullo!! My sister and I recently made the transition from womb-to-tomb vegetarians to full vegan diets and i was hoping for some good vegan friendly places to take her for dinner for her birthday!

We live in Perth, and anywhere near the CBD or south of river would be great!

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u/sadgirlkermit — 1 day ago

Anyone had this?

This is on sale at chemist warehouse, anyone tried it? Currently stuck with the Coles brand plant protein and need a replacement.

u/Chemical-Budget-9678 — 2 days ago

Vegan recs at Chadstone?

I hate shopping centres and I haven't been to Chadstone for like a decade, lol, but I'm going to the Rone exhibition next week and would like some recommendations for vegan food, please.

Food court or cafe, not restaurant.

Not sure whether I'll feel like some hippie wholefood bullshit or fried junk on the day, or somewhere in between, so all recs welcome. :)

I really like burgers too, so that's definitely something I might consider.

Also maybe some ice cream- especially soft serve, or frozen yogurt.

Thanks! :)

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u/epicpillowcase — 2 days ago

Vegan Friendly Items ON SALE at Coles this Week ( 130+ )

🌱 Coles Vegan/Plant-Based Deals — This Week

Plant-Based Meat & Frozen

Product Size Price Saving
Nature's Kitchen Mexican Veggie Burger 230g $4 Was $4.50, Save 50c
Nature's Kitchen Texas BBQ Veggie Sausages 240g $4.50 Was $5, Save 50c
Nature's Kitchen Middle Eastern Kofta 240g $4.50 Was $5, Save 50c
Quorn Crunchy Chicken Fillet Burgers 190g $5.25 30% off, Was $7.50, Save $2.25
Quorn Vegan Crunchy Nuggets 280g $5.25 30% off, Was $7.50, Save $2.25
Dr Oetker Ristorante Pomodori Vegan Pizza 340g $7 Was $9.50, Save $2.50
McCain Air Fryer Hash Browns 525g $3.80 30% off, Was $5.50, Save $1.70
McCain Airfryer Steak Cut Chips 750g $3.80 30% off, Was $5.50, Save $1.70
Pickers Spicy Onion Rings 350g $6 Reduced to Clear, Was $7.50, Save $1.50

Dairy-Free & Tofu

Product Size Price Saving
Simply Better Foods Organic Tofu Plain Firm 375g $4.10 Was $4.80, Save 70c
Bio Cheese Dairy Free Cheddar Flavour Slices 200g $7 Special

Noodles & Meal Kits

Product Size Price Saving
Maggi Mi Goreng Hot & Spicy Noodles 365g Any 2 for $9 Save $1
Maggi Mi Goreng Hot & Spicy Noodle Cup 65g $1.75 30% off, Was $2.50, Save 75c
Maggi Mi Goreng Sweet Soy Noodle Cup 64g $1.75 30% off, Was $2.50, Save 75c
Otoki Jin Ramen Spicy Instant Noodles (5pk) 600g $5.95 Was $7, Save $1.05
Ben's Original Lunch Bowl (Moroccan/Italian/Mexican) 220g Any 3 for $7.50 Save $4.50

Snacks & Chips

Product Size Price Saving
Calbee Grill-A-Corn Hot & Spicy 80g $1.55 1/2 price, Was $3.15, Save $1.60
Coles Freeze Dried Sour Rainbow Crunch 114g 75c Reduced to Clear, Was $3, Save $2.25
Natural Chip Co. Sea Salt & Vinegar 175g $2.50 Was $3.30, Save 80c
Smith's Crinkle Cut Original 170g Any 2 for $6 Save $4
Smith's Double Crunch Original 150g Any 2 for $6 Save $4
Pringles Barbeque 134g $3.30 40% off, Was $5.50, Save $2.20
Vege Chips Natural / BBQ 100g $2.45 1/2 price, Was $4.90, Save $2.45
Vege Rice Crackers Tasty Cheese 75g $2.45 1/2 price, Was $4.90, Save $2.45
Popcorners Sweet & Salty 130g $3.50 Was $4.80, Save $1.30
Arnott's Shapes Originals BBQ 175g 2 for $6 Save $2
Olina's Brown Rice Crackers (Sea Salt/Herb & Garlic) 80g $3.50 30% off, Was $5, Save $1.50
Ritz Breakz Classic Crackers 250g $3 Was $3.80, Save 80c
Ritz Mini Sharepack Crackers 160g $2 1/2 price, Was $4, Save $2
Arnott's Clix Crackers 250g 2 for $6 Save $2
Arnott's Jatz Original Crackers 225g 2 for $6 Save $2

Biscuits & Chocolate

Product Size Price Saving
Oreo Mini Caramilk 204g $4 Was $5, Save $1
Oreo Double Stuff Mint / Mocha Frappe 136g Any 2 for $5 Save $1.40
Arnott's Raspberry Shortcake 250g $3 Was $4, Save $1
Arnott's Lemon Crisp 250g $3 Was $4, Save $1
Pana Organic Mylk Chocolate Blocks (Sea Salt/Coconut Rough/Pistacio/Mint Crisp) 80g $6 Was $8, Save $2
Whittaker's Dark Ghana 72% Block 250g Any 2 for $16 Save $2

Drinks

Product Size Price Saving
V8 Juice (Tropical/Vegetable/Breakfast) 300ml $2 Was $2.70, Save 70c
H2 Juice (Pineapple/Watermelon/Lychee) 1.25L $3.95 Was $5, Save $1.05
H2Coco Coconut Water (Pure/Chocolate) 500ml $2 Was $2.50, Save 50c
Raw C Pure Natural Coconut Water 1L $2.75 1/2 price, Was $5.50, Save $2.75

Pantry/Cereal/Other

Product Size Price Saving
Vegemite Gluten Free 235g $4.50 Was $5.75, Save $1.25
Heritage Mill Clusters Berry Bliss 750g $4.20 1/2 price, Was $8.50, Save $4.30
Kellogg's Coco Pops 320g $3.50 1/2 price, Was $7, Save $3.50
Kellogg's Nutri Grain 290g $3.50 1/2 price, Was $7, Save $3.50
Red Tractor Tri-Colour Quinoa 600g $8.40 Was $10.50, Save $2.10
Red Tractor Australian Flaxseed 500g $4.70 Was $5.90, Save $1.20
Health Lab Protein Powder (Vanilla/Hazelnut/Strawberry&Cream) 300–330g $26 Was $35, Save $9
Nature's Way Instant Natural Protein 400g $14 1/2 price, Was $28, Save $14
Goulburn Valley Peaches in Juice 700g $3.50 30% off, Was $5, Save $1.50

See all 130 Vegan Friendly Coles specials:

Facebook: Part 1 | Part 2

Youtube: Video Slideshow

Appreciate any feedback, ideas, questions, corrections :)

u/chudsa70 — 5 days ago

Looking to connect with other vegans through Discord!

I am a completely new discord user, and am looking to connect with other vegan Aussies, and just make some friends. I couldn't really find any active discord serves for Aussie vegans - but if you know any active ones, please let me know.

Otherwise, please reach out if you want to connect!!

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u/StringImpressive9078 — 3 days ago

Anyone tried Monkfruit sweetener?

I'm not a "sugar is evil" person by any means, but I do eat too much of it and would like to try to sub in alternatives in things where it may not matter as much/mask the taste, like baking or such.

I despise Stevia, hate aspartame and so on. I have seen people raving about Monkfruit but most Monkfruit sweeteners seem to be 99% erythritol so I'm like, that feels a bit dishonest, it's just another artificial sweetener. I'm not bothered by the synthetic chemicals, I just hate how artificial sweetener tastes.

Sell me on it before I buy?

Also, if anyone tells me to sweeten stuff with dates (I know they technically contain sugar also), I'll roll my eyes into the back of my head, lol. If I never have another vegan dessert sweetened with dates I'll be thrilled.

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u/epicpillowcase — 4 days ago

Sad face Ikea Aus Sour cream and onion isn't vegan

Based on what everyone was saying here, I was hoping Australia would have contains no milk sour cream and onion. I got a friend to go there, for me. Nope not in Australia. Bit disappointed as this is a favourite flavour of mine from the past and was looking forward to munching on these.

u/herdarkmistress — 5 days ago

Ersatzprodukte

Hallo, ich werde in 2 Wochen eine Freundin in Australien besuchen und für 5 Wochen bleiben.

Könnt ihr mir vegane ersatz produkte empfehlen? Dinge wie bacon, käse, burger patties? Alles ist willkommen :)

Da ich aus Deutschland komme kenne ich die marken und die auswahl in Australien nicht.

Danke 😊

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u/Kooky_Inevitable_845 — 5 days ago

Vegan Butter Recommendation? - VIC

Does anyone know about any good vegan butter brands? I get the flora one since it's easily available at the nearby supermarkets, but it's a total disaster baking anything with it as it's too oily(?). Lmk if anyone knows about any better substitute. Also as a brokeass uni student I'm kinda looking for cheaper ones so yeah not too expensive 😭🙏

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u/rayne-007 — 5 days ago

Vegan Cookbook Club (Melbourne, Southside) – 🎅 Christmas in July 🎄

Hi again Melbourne vegans,

Our first two cookbook nights were so much fun, so we're back for round three. This one's special: we're cooking from Plants Only Holidays by Gaz Oakley and turning it into a Christmas in July feast.

Sunday 19 July, arrive from 4pm, sit down to eat at 5pm, hosted at my place in St Kilda. Potluck style, everyone cooks a different recipe from the book and brings it to share. Vegan only, drinks BYO to share. Spots are capped so it stays cosy.

Comment below, or send me a DM, and we can go from there :)

Hoping to see some new faces, along with the old!

Edited to add:

Just to gently address the discussion below. We're a monthly book club and we happily cook from all kinds of cookbooks, including ones by non-vegan authors. Whatever the book, everything we actually make and share is fully vegan.

Last month's book was a good example. Nistisima is a collection of Orthodox Christian fasting food, written by a non-vegan author, but because the fasting tradition cuts out animal products the recipes are naturally vegan. There's a lot of vegan inspiration to be found in non-vegan sources, which makes sense given we live in a mostly non-vegan world.

On Gaz specifically, his stepping away from veganism is very recent news, and neither I nor anyone in our group was aware of it when we chose the book. No drama, we just didn't know.

We're here for good food and good company, and to build a community of vegan friends who love to cook. Everyone vegan or genuinely trying to become vegan is warmly welcomed. 💚🌱

u/ObviousApricot9 — 7 days ago

Meal delivery recs - South Australia?

Hiya

I'm balancing a tricky job with a long commute and recently back to work after parental leave. I'm wanting to make my life a little easier.

I tried Iku but wasn't the biggest fan of half the dishes I tried, we got 12 meals between me and hubby, and we both dislike mushrooms.

Are there any others out there that are vegan/vegan friendly options with decent sizes (looking at you soulara, I need like twice the serving to feel satisfied)

Thanks heaps

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u/Sufficient-Site8154 — 5 days ago