An honest Huel Bars review after two months: handy, vegan and nutrient-dense, but dense, dry and not quite a meal.
May 25, 2026Comments are off for this post.
How Much Does Grubby Cost? UK Pricing Breakdown 2026
Last updated: 25 May 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
The number one question people ask about Grubby is simple: how much does Grubby cost? The number two question, naturally, is whether it is actually worth it. So here is the full pricing breakdown, the maths we have done on our own weekly spend, and the portion trick that quietly changes the whole value equation.
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May 18, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Huel Daily Greens Review UK 2026: Honest Three-Month Verdict
Last updated: 18 May 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
This Huel Daily Greens review is the honest three-month verdict on whether Huel's greens powder genuinely does anything, or whether it's just a £1.50 daily indulgence in expensive green wee.
This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.
This review is based on personal experience. Huel Daily Greens is a food supplement, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition. If you have health concerns, consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Greens powders are the wellness industry's answer to a guilty conscience. Didn't eat enough vegetables this week? Stir some green dust into water and absolve yourself. We've been taking Huel Daily Greens daily for three months. Here's what we noticed, what we didn't notice, and whether the science backs any of it up.
This is different from Huel's meal replacement powders. Daily Greens is a supplement, not a meal. You drink it alongside food, not instead of it. We covered the main Huel Powder separately too.
Cool Factor
★★★★☆
4 out of 5 · Stone cold
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May 16, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Best Grubby Recipes This Month: Our Top 4 (May 2026)
Last updated 16 May 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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The May Roundup · Issue 05/26
Every week we get a Grubby box delivered. Four or five plant-based recipes we picked ourselves and paid for in full. This month, four recipes across the rotation were so good we decided to write about it. Here are the best Grubby recipes we cooked, what we thought, and which one caused an actual argument over the last portion.
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May 4, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Grubby vs Mindful Chef: Honest UK Comparison 2026
Last updated: 4 May 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
If you are choosing between Grubby vs Mindful Chef, you have already made the bigger decision: you want a recipe box. Good. Both services deliver fresh ingredients to your door. Both promise healthier midweek dinners. However, only one of them is fully plant-based, and that single difference shapes everything else, from recipe creativity to how committed the kitchen team feels about vegan food.
I have been getting Grubby boxes for over a year. I also tried Mindful Chef for around three months to compare them properly. Honestly, both are decent services. They are simply aimed at different people. So if you are specifically after plant-based meals, the answer is fairly straightforward.
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May 3, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Huel Powder Review UK 2026: Honest Verdict After Years
Last updated: 3 May 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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Huel wants to replace your lunch. That is, frankly, a big ask. So this Huel powder review UK is built on years of me drinking vanilla v3.1 shaken in cold water at the desk, between meetings, while quietly judging whether powdered food really deserves a place in a real kitchen. Spoiler: it is better than you would expect, worse than the marketing claims, and your insides will absolutely have their own opinions for the first fortnight.
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★★★★☆
4 out of 5: Stone cold
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April 14, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Best Vegan BBQ Recipes UK: Easy Plant-Based Ideas for Summer 2026
Last updated: 13 April 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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Five years ago, a vegan BBQ meant a sad portobello mushroom and some hummus on the side. In 2026, the best vegan BBQ recipes UK cooks are firing up include smoky jackfruit pulled pork, plant-based burgers that genuinely fool meat-eaters, and marinades that would make a pitmaster jealous. Whether you are fully plant-based or just want to mix things up this summer, these recipes prove that the grill is no longer meat-only territory.
We know this because we tested it ourselves. Last summer, the CoolCuration team held a fully plant-based BBQ. Some of us are vegan, some definitely are not, but every single person went back for seconds. What follows is everything we cooked, everything we learnt, and a few shortcuts if you want brilliant results without the effort.
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February 7, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Grubby Review UK 2026: A Year of Vegan Meal Kits Tested
Last updated: 4 May 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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If you are searching for a Grubby review UK, you probably want two things up front: whether the food is actually good, and whether the recipe box thing will make midweek dinners easier or just add more admin. I have been getting Grubby boxes for over a year now, and I genuinely cannot imagine cooking without them at this point.
Short version: the food is chef-quality, the kitchen properly cares about plant-based cooking, and Grubby has changed how I think about food. It is not the cheapest way to eat, but the value stacks up better than it first looks. Read on for the full breakdown.
Cool Factor: 5/5 - Ice cold
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January 27, 2026Comments are off for this post.
Best Vegan Meal Kits UK 2026: Honest Comparison
Last updated: 26 March 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
Best Vegan Meal Kits in the UK
Finding the best vegan meal kits in the UK takes more effort than it should. Prices shift, vegan credentials are often vague, and some boxes demand far more time than you expect. This guide compares the main UK options honestly, covering cost, taste, convenience and ethics so you can pick the right one.
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Veganuary Ideas UK: How to Do Veganuary the Easy Way
Last updated: 26 March 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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Every January, millions of people across the UK try going plant-based for a month. If you're searching for Veganuary ideas that actually work, this guide has you covered. From practical meal plans to a brilliant shortcut using a Grubby vegan meal kit, you'll find everything you need to make Veganuary feel easy, affordable and genuinely enjoyable. No willpower required.
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