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For those who are not familiar: Niki O’Leary, along with her sister Jane run the ScouseVeg social group (and the website).

Niki on the telly

In 2006 Channel 4 did a Liverpool week for Come Dine With Me (CDWM) and our Niki took part. This was when CDWM was still half hour/5 episodes and not the 1 hour version it is now.

After her appearance – and the appearance of this website on the show we got swamped with emails and comments. Channel 4 and E4 regularly repeat the Liverpool week and we still get messages every time it is aired.

Watch Niki on the telly:

Update Sept 2008: Some sad news to report. Niki’s cat Toak, who was seen in the above episode, has sadly died. He was a very old and beautiful cat. He will be missed by all.

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REPOSTED: The recipes that Niki used for her vegan menu on Come Dine With Me.

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Niki On The Radio

As well as her telly appearance Niki was a guest on some local radio shows.
One of them is hosted by Simon O’Brien, which you might remember as Damon on Brookside.

» More info about Niki’s radio appearances here.

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115 Comments


  1. Gary, 1 year ago

    Hi there
    I regularly watch the repeats of Come Dine with Me as I’ve only recently discovered the show.
    I was especially keen to see the vegan menu and have to say I enjoyed it very much.
    Good to see a caring, compassionate lifestyle shown on a show with so much raw meat which is really unpleasant to see.
    Thought Niki was a little condescended too by the others especially when they described her as ‘The vegan’.
    Still, a good opportunity to promote the cause. Well done.


  2. Netty, 1 year ago

    We watched the episode on TV and because of that, my husband went vegetarian for a week. I was so happy! Unfortunately he will never be a vegetarian or vegan but he liked some meals. :)


  3. Ariane, 1 year ago

    I’ve cooked your delicious curry many times now but when I first started making it, I had a few disasters as I kept forgetting whether or not to include the tinned tomato JUICE or not.

    You don’t include the juice. I know now….and when I did, it really spoiled your beautiful curry!

    Still scoffed it, mind.


  4. julie, 1 year ago

    hi
    i absolutely luv your episode of come dine with me.with much thought and consideration i am now in the process of becomming a vegitarian.i had thought about it but after watching your episode it game me the incentive to try it .i hope to stick to it.
    i adore handbags and accessories and am delited that you can get vegan oness. i never knew that until i read about it in the website.
    cheers


  5. Sonita, 1 year ago

    Bright blessings to you
    My mother watched come dine with me and told me about you and your pets i thought this may interest you http://www.veggiepets.com/
    I too am a strict Vegan i feed my dog on this food and she loves it : )
    peace and Love xxx


  6. Sarah, 11 months ago

    Dear nikki
    Having just watched your episode of CDWM I wanted to say how much of an impact you have had on me. After listening to some of your comments I decided to start looking into vegan ethics and beliefs and some of the literature I read not only moved me to tears but also made me physically ill. It has made me re-evaluate my beliefs and the kind of life I want to live.
    Well I’m happy to say I have signed a gold pledge today with the vegan society to eat a vegan diet for a month with the help of a mentor and I have also
    just ordered my first 2 vegan cookbooks this evening (any further recommendations would be great!)
    Well just wanted to say thank you very much, you helped to open my eyes x


  7. Niki O'Leary, 11 months ago

    Hi all,

    thank you all so much for your lovely comments!! sarah – great news on the vegan pledge, my advice would be keep trying lots of different foods and recipes, dont be put off by negative comments from people, read as much animal related stuff as you can, knowledge is power!!! and keep happy safe in the knowledge that your making a difference :0)

    mucho love Niki x


  8. Kay C, 8 months ago

    Dear Niki,

    I watched you for the first time this week, as CDWM was repeated yet again – I had no idea about this particular episode and was delighted to see a fellow animal loving vegan on the show. I’m also passionate about Indian food so I was chuffed that you chose an Indian themed dish for your main!

    You are also a superb advertisement for anyone who is considering going vegan – you look radiant, healthy and positively gorgeous! So sorry to hear about your beautiful cat though :(

    Stay well and keep on keeping on,
    Kay
    from Ireland!


  9. Alison Kuppusamy, 4 months ago

    Hi Niki

    I am veggie and have cooked your curry on many occasions. After watching the recording I gave up dairy too! you’re a real inspiration

    Thanks again

    Alison


  10. bruce, 3 months ago

    hi nikki………just saw you on more 4 tonight and thought first of all that i liked the selection for the menu. . . . . .but most of all i thought wow i never thought vegans were so beautiful. I always thought that a vegan was a miserable boring person that was no fun at all but when i listen to you and how good you look i thought. . . . .. . .. Wow she looks amazing plus she has a good brain too. Can you recommend any good vegan cook books and how or what i would have to do to live like this? Bruce xx


  11. CW, 3 months ago

    Just watched the episode repeated. Great stuff. Would come round yours for a vegan feast anytime. Defo trying that starter this week. You should of won. The dishes looked awesome. You came across really well too despite the unfunny narration at times. Keep up the good work.


  12. Gary Clarke, 3 months ago

    Hi Niki

    Just watching CDWM and your a true inspiration!

    Much love

    Gary


  13. Niki O'Leary, 3 months ago

    Hi all,

    Thanks for all your lovely comments, didnt realise it was on repeat again yesterday until i got a text from a friends saying they were watching me on tv, again!! :0) cant believe it was back in 2006!!! OMG! myself and Ian are still mates and i’m waiting for my belated birthday vegan dinner party from him! the rabbits are long gone now and sadly my lovely cat toak passed away but at least i have him on TV! :0) i have another rescue cat called Timmy (big ginger tomcat) and i did have a homeless hamster for a while who had his own room! i’m still spreading the vegan message, still smiling and still eating far too many curries!! by the way if you make the choc mousse dont use green and blacks as its not vegan anymore, use the sweet william range or another dairy free chocolate and a splash of soya cream! Niki xx


  14. Philip, 3 months ago

    Hi Niki
    I watched you come din with me ,at my frands
    YOU was so lovely and so much like me
    I would love to hear from you soon
    Love and many Hugs
    Love and Light

    PhilipX


  15. Melanie, 1 month ago

    Hi Niki

    Congratulations on a great website, loads of info to get me started. I’ve just watched you on come dine with me, I think you are an inspiration to anyone who is thinking of changing from a meat eater to a veggie or vegan. I have been a veggie for 20 years and have thought lots about becoming vegan, after watching you I really can’t see a reason why I shouldn’t be. You are my heroine, thank you. Can’t wait to try the curry :)

    Take care
    Melanie X

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