Lawyer Monthly Magazine - January 2019 Edition

DEC 2018 127 www. lawyer-monthly .com Legal LIFESTYLE For a Special Day Out: Vegan Champagne Afternoon Tea Whether you want to treat your mother for mother’s day, or organise a hen-do, afternoon tea is a shamelessly British way to celebrate, relax and, of course, eat cake…unless you are vegan. Well, not anymore, The Café at Cake Boy has a French inspired vegan menu, spoiling plant lovers with a wide selection of sweet and savoury treats. Located in the award-winning Battersea Reach, you and your guest will get a chance to sample acclaimed pastry chef Eric Lanlard’s newest creations. Sit back, relax, and feast on red velvet cake, raspberry macaroons, dairy free cheese, and sourdough with hummus – whether you’re in the mood for sweet, savoury, or both, there’s plenty of variety. Lucky guests will also enjoy these treats with a glass of Champagne each along with tea, coffee and speciality hot beverages (complete with a choice of soya, oat and almond milk). - FIRSTLY, WHAT IS VEGANISM? - A lifestyle that avoids all animal foods and products, such as, meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, leather and even make-up and products tested on animals. The reasons to why someone may adopt such a lifestyle depends; some are against the exploitation of animals, which is the basis for the Vegan Society’s definition: “veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.“ Others are in it for the health benefits. With the World Health Organisation reporting that processed meat is ranked as a group 1 carcinogen and that eating just 50g per day increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 18% , it is of no surprise people are concerned of the detriment meat products can have on our health. Another reason: the longevity of our planet. An Oxford study found that by avoiding meat and dairy is the biggest way to reduce your impact on Earth . In fact, a Greenpeace report states that if farming is left unchecked when regarding climate change, then agriculture may be projected to produce 52% of global greenhouse gas emissions – 70% of that coming from meat and dairy. Well, regardless to if you want to commit to the lifestyle, or just reduce your meat intake, the next few pages will showcase some items and ideas for you to try. For a Stylish, Cruelty Free Accessory: Vegan Handbags British independent vegan handbag brand Mia Tui designs and produces a wide range of handbags, backpacks, work and travel bags, as well as baby changing mats and picnic blankets. Their bags are made from man-made fabric which mimics the advantages leather offers, without the unethical side to it. Mia Tui bags are not only animal free and ethical, but they are highly practical – (there is a dedicated compartment for everything, for your phone, water bottle and make up bag), durable and stylish. Their travel bags even have a pocket on the back that slips over the handles of your suitcase, so your bag fits easily on top of your suitcase and refuses to slip off…genius! Perfect for the mum on the go. Mocha to Go Please… How we envy the Starbucks fanatics who indulge in their lattes for their early morning pick ups. Of course, oat milk is widely available in most of the franchise’s cafes, but the local supermarket only stocks the chilled caffeine drinks which are accompanied by milk. Visit www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk/vegan-champagne-afternoon-tea- for-two-at-cake-boy for more information.