Vegan Kitchen Notes Blog from New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa
A Decade in Veganism
I realized the other day that June marks my 10 year vegan anniversary 🤯From a young age I’ve felt so connected to all animals. I’m talking like, I was the kid sitting and talking to ants. 😂 I don’t believe animals are here for me to consume, and the more time I’ve spent building relationships with them, & just out in nature watching life happen, the more it reaffirms that for me.But the relationships we have with food are complex and our dietary choices are personal and filled with history. I know going vegan overnight isn’t going to happen for...
A Decade in Veganism
I realized the other day that June marks my 10 year vegan anniversary 🤯From a young age I’ve felt so connected to all animals. I’m talking like, I was the...
About the Mickle Center
I love the Mickle Center Shared Use Community Kitchen, the commercial kitchen we work out Throughout the week it's bustling - 25+ other businesses work here too, including meal prep services, caterers, bakers, local producers, farmers market vendors... it's been perfect for us, and it's fantastic to meet so many people also pursuing what they love! I reserve the shared kitchen in advance, and don't have the flexibility to cook or store many items in the fridge outside of those reserved hours. This is why we have a pick up window (Monday evenings from 5-6:30 pm) - so we can...
About the Mickle Center
I love the Mickle Center Shared Use Community Kitchen, the commercial kitchen we work out Throughout the week it's bustling - 25+ other businesses work here too, including meal prep...
Making New World Burgers
This is one step in the process of making our New World Burgers! While mushrooms + mashed beans + grains don’t exactly look that pretty, 😆 the end result is a deliciously satisfying burger. It works well for a classic meatless burger with ketchup, mustard, pickles & vegan cheese!People often think vegan food is limiting. But when I started to play around with simple whole food ingredients like beans and grains to transform them into other products using different spice blends, I realized how much opportunity there is. The options for flavor & texture combinations are really limitless. ✨ If...
Making New World Burgers
This is one step in the process of making our New World Burgers! While mushrooms + mashed beans + grains don’t exactly look that pretty, 😆 the end result is...
Throwback: My First Day at NWK
A throwback to my first day in the Mickle Center Kitchen! Well, day/night/morning - I was cooking into the early morning hours. After a week of working alone, I realized I needed a whole lot more help. Now I have two incredible employees and a crew of friends & family who stop in too. I’m learning magic really happens in the kitchen when it’s made up of people who have genuine excitement to show up and create - and a true love for vegetables! 💚✨🪄❤️The Mickle Center Kitchen has made this possible, and I get to share the space with...
Throwback: My First Day at NWK
A throwback to my first day in the Mickle Center Kitchen! Well, day/night/morning - I was cooking into the early morning hours. After a week of working alone, I realized...
We Broke Our Record!
I know there are businesses that make an unbelievable amount of food every day. But for us, each time we manage to up the quantities of our handmade items a little more, and a little more, it feels like an amazing feat. We are a small, 3 person team working together on Sundays, and this food is not fast. It’s hands-on and labor-filled, and we’re always looking for ways to make it better. This week we made more items than ever! We are proud to share it with you, and are so grateful for your interest and support in what...
We Broke Our Record!
I know there are businesses that make an unbelievable amount of food every day. But for us, each time we manage to up the quantities of our handmade items a...
Get your New World Kitchen t-shirts!
Our model Blair has an energy that cannot be squashed - if you know her, you know what we mean. T-shirts are still available! Order one anytime, pick up on Monday, then channel your inner Blair. 🌟✨🌟Thanks to The Side Garage for these awesome shirts ❤️
Get your New World Kitchen t-shirts!
Our model Blair has an energy that cannot be squashed - if you know her, you know what we mean. T-shirts are still available! Order one anytime, pick up on...