Root Kitchen is Two Years Old

January 17, 2023David Beaver

On the 11th of January the Root Kitchen has officially been open for business for two years, and we can say it has gone by in a blur of ups and downs and has taken us on a journey that has far exceeded our expectations. This year gave us more than we bargained for, with increases in the price of ingredients, supply chain and energy costs thanks to numerous external factors that were both hard to forecast on totally out of our control.

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Vegan Foods That Can Be Stored in Your Freezer

January 07, 2023David Beaver

When we first set out on the journey with Root Kitchen we wanted to develop a range of chef-prepared, frozen vegan meals to give people a convenient option when they don't have time to cook from scratch. Frozen food has many benefits, as the price point is often affordable and shelf life long making them the ideal option to have on hand for emergencies or when you don't have time to shop for groceries.

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Lets Talk About Vegan Ready Meals

December 14, 2022David Beaver

When Rishma was diagnosed with ME in late 2019, she wanted meals that were inexpensive, plant based and made from the best ingredients available.  She spent ages looking for the perfect range at the right price and really struggled to find something that would meet her needs......Et Voila, the idea for Root Kitchen came to her one Sunday evening when she was batch cooking some meals ready for the week ahead.

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Everything Started with a Vegan Lasagne

September 21, 2022David Beaver

When we were thinking about our first product, we wanted to come up with something that really had this aim in mind and we thought what better way to start than with a vegan Lasagne.

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Vegan Mac and Cheese Recipe

June 24, 2022David Beaver

As most of you guys who are signed up to our newsletter will know, we are right in the middle of developing 10 new dishes for our menu. Growing up my mum used to dish up the most amazing, luxurious Mac & Cheese to my brother and I and when it was passed on to me and quickly became a go to quick dinner for my two kids.

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Give Your Dad A Vegan Meal This Father's Day

June 08, 2022David Beaver

If your old man is anything like mine, he'll probably laugh at the concept of a vegan dinner and mock you for being environmentally conscious (past compulsory recycling and having an allotment at the end of the garden). I'm envious of you if this isn't the case!

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Let's Talk About the Benefits of Frozen Food

May 13, 2022David Beaver

To pack in the most nutrients, people tell you that you should be buying fresh fruits and vegetables, which makes sense. Obviously, eating food that has just been picked from the garden is the dream, but in reality, most people don't have the time or green fingers to devote the time and work required to keep on top of a garden. However, did you know that studies show that frozen food is actually often healthier than fresh food?

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