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

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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

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

Grubby vs Mindful Chef: Honest UK Comparison 2026

Last updated: 7 August 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.

Disclosure: CoolCuration uses a referral link with Grubby, which means we earn a small commission if you sign up through our link. We have no relationship with Mindful Chef. This comparison reflects genuine use of both services and my honest assessment.

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May 3, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Huel Powder Review UK 2026: Honest Verdict After Years

Last updated: 17 September 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.

Cool Factor

★★★★☆

4 out of 5: Stone cold

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Published by Stiv in Foodie, Reviews, Self-care Champion, Sport fanatics

Tags: busy lifestyle, food review, healthy eating, Huel, Huel powder, meal replacement, nutrition, opinion, plant-based, reviews, vegan

April 14, 2026 — Comments 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.

Published by Stiv in Carbon conscious, Foodie, Lifestyle, Self-care Champion

Tags: BBQ recipes UK, BBQ tips, grubby, jackfruit, plant-based BBQ, summer food, tofu skewers, vegan BBQ, vegan burgers, vegan recipes

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

Grubby Review UK 2026: A Year of Vegan Meal Kits Tested

Last updated: 7 August 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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If you want an honest Grubby review UK, you probably have two questions. First, is the food actually good? Second, will a vegan recipe box make midweek dinners easier, or just add admin? I have cooked Grubby boxes for over a year. So this verdict comes from real, repeated use, not a single trial.

Here is the short version. The food is chef-quality. The kitchen clearly cares about plant-based cooking. Moreover, Grubby has changed how I eat. It is not the cheapest option. Even so, the value stacks up better than the sticker price suggests. So read on for the full breakdown.

Cool Factor: 5/5 - Ice cold

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January 27, 2026 — Comments are off for this post.

Best Vegan Meal Kits UK 2026: Honest Comparison

Last updated: 7 August 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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Published by Stiv in Carbon conscious, Discount, Foodie, Reviews, Self-care Champion, Services, UK Made

Tags: Grubby review, meal kit comparison, plant based eating, vegan food delivery UK, vegan meal kits

December 10, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

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.

Published by Stiv in Carbon conscious, Discount, Foodie, Services, UK Made

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November 20, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Our Place Always Pan Pro Review: Is the Titanium Pan Worth It?

Last updated: 25 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Cool Factor: 4/5

The Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro arrived with a lot of noise behind it. Named one of TIME magazine's Best Inventions of 2024, it promised a genuinely new approach to nonstick cooking: no coating, no forever chemicals, just engineered titanium doing the work. So we put it through its paces. This Always Pan Pro review covers everything from the first cook to the long-term clean-up. Is it worth the price? Here's the honest answer.

Published by Stiv in Foodie, Reviews

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November 18, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Easy Vegan Christmas Guide UK: Tips, Ideas and Shortcuts

Last updated: 24 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Planning a vegan Christmas UK style doesn't have to mean hours in the kitchen or a table full of beige food. Whether you're fully plant-based or simply exploring meat-free options this festive season, this guide covers everything you need. From quick planning tips to a handy shortcut using a Grubby meal-kit box, you'll find practical advice to make your vegan Christmas feel special, stress-free and genuinely delicious.

Published by Stiv in Carbon conscious, Christmas, Discount, Foodie, Services, UK Made

Tags: easy vegan christmas, grubby vegan box, plant based christmas, uk vegan meal box, vegan christmas dinner, vegan christmas food, vegan christmas guide, vegan christmas ideas, vegan christmas uk, vegan meal kits, vegan recipes uk

November 10, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

AeroPress Premium Review UK: Is the Glass Upgrade Worth £190?

Last updated: 22 September 2026.

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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The AeroPress Premium promised to turn a cult-favourite plastic brewer into a luxury countertop statement. Glass chamber, stainless-steel accents, and a price tag of £189.99. But does swapping polypropylene for borosilicate actually improve your morning cup? In this AeroPress Premium review, we put the Premium through its paces, compare it with the Original and the new AeroPress Steel, and tell you exactly who should buy one and who should save their money.

Cool Factor: 4/5

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Published by Stiv in Coffee connoisseur, Foodie, Reviews, Self-care Champion

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