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September 14, 2026 — No Comments

Huel vs Real Food: Is Meal Replacement Actually Cheaper?

Last updated: 14 September 2026. Every figure in this Huel vs real food comparison was priced on huel.com and tesco.com on 7 September 2026.

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Meal replacement2026 edit

The shake costs 56p more than the sandwich

I have been drinking Huel for years, so Huel vs real food is not a thought experiment in this house. Instead it is what happens at about half past twelve on a working Tuesday. So I priced both sides properly. A Huel Powder meal costs £1.59 at Huel's own subscription price, while the cheese sandwich I would otherwise make costs £1.03 at Tesco. Then I checked what happens to that £1.59 when you order one bag instead of two, because delivery quietly changes the answer.

Published by Stiv in Comparisons, Cost of living, Foodie

Tags: Cost of Living, food, food budget UK, Huel, Huel powder, meal replacement, nutrition, Tesco

September 4, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Best Grubby Recipes September 2026: Five Plant-Based Dinners

Last updated: 4 September 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

Grubby RecipesSeptember 2026 Edit

Five plant-based dinners for the first cold week

The best Grubby recipes September 2026 has to offer are warmer, slower and, by comparison with August's, considerably more filling. So I went through every dish on the four September menus, opened each recipe page, and pulled out five that suit a dark evening and a school run.

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I pay full price for my weekly Grubby box, and CoolCuration has a referral partnership with Grubby. The picks below are mine either way. All five dish photographs are Grubby's own.

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The current sign-up offer changes with the campaign, so I keep the live figure and the steps to claim it on my referral page rather than in this post.

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Published by Stiv in Foodie, Sustainable Living, UK Made, vegan

Tags: batch cooking, grubby, Grubby recipes, plant-based recipes, recipe box, recipe kit reviews, September 2026, vegan meal kit, vegan meal kits UK, vegan recipe kits, vegan recipes, weeknight dinners

August 17, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Best Meal Kits UK 2026: What We’d Actually Order This Autumn

Seven recipe boxes, ranked for dark evenings and a suspiciously warm September. Real per-portion prices, the postcodes each one refuses to deliver to, and one genuine flaw per box. No sponsored placements.

Published by Stiv in Buying Guides, Foodie, Lifestyle, Money saving

Tags: batch cooking, best meal kits uk, gousto, green chef, grubby, hellofresh, meal kit comparison, meal kit pricing, meal kits, mindful chef, pasta evangelists, recipe box, recipe box uk, simplycook, uk meal kits

August 7, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Best Grubby Recipes This Month: Our August 2026 Picks

Five Grubby recipes we actually re-ordered this August, from sweet mustard pulled pork buns and sticky Korean BBQ tofu wings to a 15-minute edamame salad and a cheesy black bean enchilada bake.

Published by Stiv in Foodie, Sustainable Living, UK Made, vegan

Tags: August 2026, grubby, plant-based recipes, recipe kit reviews, vegan BBQ, vegan burgers, vegan meal kits UK, vegan recipe kits, weeknight dinners

July 6, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Which Huel to Buy? Every Huel Product Compared 2026

Which Huel to buy in 2026? We compare every Huel product, from Powder and Black Edition to Diet, bars and greens, with honest pros and cons.

Published by Stiv in Buying Guides, Comparisons, Foodie

Tags: Huel, Huel Bars, Huel Black Edition, Huel Daily Greens, Huel Diet, Huel Essential, Huel powder, meal replacement, nutrition

July 2, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Best Grubby Recipes This Month: Our July 2026 Picks

Last updated: 2 July 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

Grubby RecipesJuly 2026 Edit

Four plant-based dinners we actually re-ordered this month

The Grubby recipes roundup is back, and July gives us plenty to work with. We skipped June, so consider this a double helping. Below, you will find the four best Grubby recipes we cooked from the current menu. There is also a quick note on how the boxes work and what new customers get right now.

This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral bonus at no extra cost to you. It does not affect my editorial view.

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Published by Stiv in Foodie, Sustainable Living, UK Made, vegan

Tags: grubby, May 2026, plant-based recipes, recipe kit reviews, vegan BBQ, vegan burgers, vegan meal kits UK, vegan recipe kits, weeknight dinners

June 7, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Huel Bars Review UK 2026: Handy But Not Filling

An honest Huel Bars review after two months: handy, vegan and nutrient-dense, but dense, dry and not quite a meal.

Published by Stiv in Fitness, Foodie, Reviews, Self-care Champion

Tags: complete nutrition, Huel, Huel Bars, meal replacement, protein bars, reviews, vegan

May 25, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

How Much Does Grubby Cost? UK Pricing Breakdown 2026

Last updated: 7 August 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.

We have a referral partnership with Grubby. Our opinions and pricing analysis are independent, and we have been paying for and cooking Grubby meals for over a year.

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Published by Stiv in Foodie, Money saving, Services, vegan

Tags: food budget UK, grubby, Grubby cost, meal kit pricing, plant-based food, recipe box, vegan food delivery, vegan meal kits

May 18, 2026 — Comments 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

Affiliate disclosure: this Huel Daily Greens review contains referral links. If you sign up via one of them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Our opinion remains independent of any commercial relationship.

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Published by Stiv in Fitness, Foodie, Reviews, Self-care Champion

Tags: AG1 alternative, greens powder, Huel, Huel Daily Greens, reviews, supplements UK, vegan supplements, wellness

May 16, 2026 — Comments 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

We pay full price for our weekly Grubby box, like any other subscriber. We have a referral partnership with Grubby, so signing up via our link supports the site. Our opinions are independent.

The May Roundup · Issue 05/26

Crispy burger tacos with burger sauce on a plate, Grubby plant-based recipe kit dinner.

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Pulled meaty mushroom burger cross-section showing the pulled texture, Grubby vegan recipe kit.

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BBQ brisket burnt ends with smoky beans and pickles in a bowl, Grubby vegan recipe kit.

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Crispy jerk tofu burger with creamy slaw and jerk gravy, Grubby plant-based recipe kit.

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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.

Published by Stiv in Foodie, Sustainable Living, UK Made, vegan

Tags: grubby, May 2026, plant-based recipes, recipe kit reviews, vegan BBQ, vegan burgers, vegan meal kits UK, vegan recipe kits, weeknight dinners