Have Yourself a Merry Vegan Christmas

David 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

David 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

David 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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How We Developed Our Vegan Lasagne

David 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

David 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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The Importance of Fibre In a Vegan Diet

David Beaver
The majority of our family and friends, regardless of their dietary preferences, believe that they are generally healthy and knowledgeable. However, whether they are vegan or not, most people tend to underestimate the importance of fibre.

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Sustainability and Plastic Use

David Beaver
In our line of work it's hard not to think about building a sustainable future. From the fundamental principles that drive our decision to go vegan to the more obvious changes, like the unpredictable weather fluctuations that affect us globally.

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Start You Own Indoor Garden: The Best Herbs To Grow Indoors

David Beaver
Life can be hectic (especially if you have a start up food brand!), so what better way to relax than by doing a spot of gardening? With the cost of living increasing, growing some of your own food is an awesome way to reduce your weekly food shopping trips in addition to giving you a creative outlet.

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Plant Based Foods From Across The World

David Beaver
There are certain plant-based societies across the world that take pride in their veganism and have long, productive lives. Let's go on a little virtual tour of the globe and delve into a few classic vegan destinations on this sunny Sunday afternoon.

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