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.
August 7, 2026Comments 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.
July 2, 2026Comments 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.
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May 25, 2026Comments 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.
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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: 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.
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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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March 27, 2026Comments are off for this post.
How to Cut Household Bills in the UK: 7 Realistic Ways to Save
Last updated: 10 June 2026
By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance
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The average UK household now spends well over £2,800 a month on bills and living costs. Energy alone accounts for £1,641 a year from April 2026 under the new Ofgem price cap, and that is after a 7% reduction. Council tax is rising again. Broadband providers are quietly adding £3–4 a month to existing contracts. It all adds up fast.
So how do you actually cut household bills in the UK without making your life miserable? This guide covers seven realistic ways to reduce what you pay each month across energy, your mortgage, food shopping, broadband, mobile and more. Every suggestion links to a deeper guide or a tried-and-tested deal on this site, so you can act on each one straight away.
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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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