How to Use Up Your Vegan Christmas Leftovers

December 29, 2022David Beaver

So, you made it through Christmas and are now have a few days off work in that funny time in between Christmas and New Year when everybody is wandering round in a food coma trying to keep the kids entertained whilst not fully knowing what day it is.  If you are anything like us, that's when you check the fridge and realise that, along with all the delicious vegan chocolate and nibbles you have a mountain of half cling filmed Christmas dinner sides and delicious produce that you bought for the big day that now have to be used up!

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What are the Best Documentaries on Veganism on Netflix?

December 23, 2022David Beaver

For anyone making a big lifestyle change, such as taking part in Veganuary for the first time, taking the first step is usually the hardest and it can often make things easier if you have researched the topic thoroughly first and what better place to learn about the benefits of a vegan diet than Netflix.

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Our Favourite Vegan Party Food Ideas

December 22, 2022David Beaver

With Christmas party season now fully underway we thought what better time to share some of our favourite vegan party food hacks with you so you can wow your guests with some delicious vegan nibbles over the festive period.  Here are our 'go to' staple vegan finger food ideas.

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Vegan Mushroom Wellington Recipe

December 19, 2022David Beaver

This is a bit of a last minute blog post but after sitting down with our Development Chef, Lyndon, last week to get his advice on how to Have Yourself a Merry Vegan Christmas, he casually dropped in that he had a banging recipe for a Vegan Mushroom Wellington, and all weekend I've been dreaming about this dish so we managed to get him to share the recipe.

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Have Yourself a Merry Vegan Christmas

December 18, 2022David Beaver

Whether you have been following a plant based diet for a while or if you are getting ahead of the game for your first taste of Veganuary it can be challenging to follow a vegan diet at Christmas, especially if you are attending a dinner party where the majority of the people are not vegan and many the traditional festive dishes are not vegan-friendly (bacon in Brussels sprouts, who's idea was that?!). However, with a little planning and preparation, it is possible to have a delicious and satisfying vegan Christmas

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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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In The Kitchen With Development Chef Nathan

November 09, 2022David Beaver

This week, we had a meeting with Nathan, our NPD chef, who is responsible for creating all of our plant based meals including our delicious vegan lasagne and spicy Korean Tofu Noodles that you've been enjoying.

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Why eating a plant-based diet is good for your heart.

November 04, 2022David Beaver

What better approach to maintain a healthy and happy heart than to experiment with a plant-based diet? To simplify weeknight meals, think about serving Root Kitchen as your next plant-based dinner.

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How We Developed Our Vegan Lasagne

October 19, 2022David Beaver

We first began developing our vegan lasagne in June 2020, and we released it in January 2021. We came up with the concept, the recipe, and the packaging for Root Kitchen's Lasagne, as well as the rest of our launch range including the popular Vegan Shepherd's Pie and Tofu Tikka Masala, in just six months.

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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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