Vegan secret santa pressie?

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Labsettings
Labsettings Posts: 114 Forumite
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Hey all,

I've picked out a lovely friendly vegan lady for secret santa this year, and want to buy a pressie that is suitable for her lifestyle. The budget is £5 but happy to spend a little more if you guys can come up with any good ideas/places to look!

I didn't want to get her (vegan) chocolate as she doesn't seem to eat much anyway, and there's not a lush near me, so that's out too.

Any vegans out there, what would you like to receive?

Thanks all!
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  • adouglasmhor
    adouglasmhor Posts: 15,554 Forumite
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    My GF is Vegan,
    Co-Operative do a few decent vegan wines (own brand check the back label it will say if it is vegan some are vegetarian only and some are neither), Superdrug own brand toiletries (unless they say they have honey or something of animal origin in them (lanolin or beeswax occasionally so you may have to take a magnifying glass to the tiny writing on the ingredients) are vegan) So are Barry M cosmetics,
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  • C_J
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    My daughter's teacher is vegan, and I am trawling the internet for nice recipes with colour pictures to print out, laminate, and put in an A5 ring binder for her Christmas present. It won't cost much, but I'm sure she'll appreciate the effort my daughter (hmm!) has gone to :)
  • CarolynRach
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    I love CJ's idea of printint out recipes and putting them in a file. Plus, on another thread there is a £5 recipe file which might do the trick as the front cover is cakes (which could be vegan) -
  • savingmonkey
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    The above files are fab, I have bought them as gifts before, good for £5
  • suejb2
    suejb2 Posts: 1,918 Forumite
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    With you mentioning she is a Vegan I take it you want to give her some food or drink gift,I bought my vegan nephew a selection of beers last year so maybe finding some wines would be a good idea both Booths and the Co-Op have a variety. Could you make her a cake or biscuits from a vegan recipe?
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  • quinechinoise
    quinechinoise Posts: 412 Forumite
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    Whether you're vegan or not, this is absolutely the best cookbook in the world! ;) Mind you, a cookie-only diet wouldn't be the healthiest option...

    Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vegan-Cookies-Invade-Your-Cookie/dp/160094048X/

    It's a bit over your budget though. I expect the companion cupcake cookbook is just as good, although I haven't read it myself, as it's the same authors.

    Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vegan-Cupcakes-Take-Over-World/dp/1569242739/

    Again, a bit over your budget but you said you'd be willing to spend a bit extra.
  • liz-paul
    liz-paul Posts: 899 Forumite
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    I think Lush cosmetics are all vegan.
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  • lucky_charm_2
    lucky_charm_2 Posts: 108 Forumite
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    Vegan cupcakes take over the world is amazing!

    I like the homemade recipe book idea.

    Other foodie things- there is a dairy free shortbread by Duncan's that is often available in Tesco and Asda (purple packet), Elizabeth Shaw dark chocolate mint crisps are vegan too.
  • daisiegg
    daisiegg Posts: 5,395 Forumite
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    quinechinoise wrote: »
    Whether you're vegan or not, this is absolutely the best cookbook in the world! ;) Mind you, a cookie-only diet wouldn't be the healthiest option...

    Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vegan-Cookies-Invade-Your-Cookie/dp/160094048X/

    It's a bit over your budget though. I expect the companion cupcake cookbook is just as good, although I haven't read it myself, as it's the same authors.

    Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vegan-Cupcakes-Take-Over-World/dp/1569242739/

    Again, a bit over your budget but you said you'd be willing to spend a bit extra.

    The cupcake book is BETTER than the cookie book! :D

    But personally I wouldn't advise giving recipes to a vegan, whether in a book or off the Internet. I would imagine that they probably have their own recipes sorted out...it is a thoughtful idea, but, I am dairy free for example and if someone got me a dairy free cookbook you can be 99% sure I already have it...same with recipes off the Internet. Usually if you have to follow a special diet you do a lot of research yourself anyway...
  • Labsettings
    Labsettings Posts: 114 Forumite
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    Thanks for all the ideas! Definitely have loads to go on with now! Wasn't thinking definitely food but just wanted to be sure as cosmetics, bath stuff etc sometimes have animal products... for a while I was looking at a leather purse (before i pointed out my own stupidity!).

    Really appreciate it! I'll let you know what I buy :)
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