Vegan Kitchen Notes Blog from New World Kitchen in Des Moines, Iowa
We'll be at the Northside Market tomorrow!
Hey! We're doing our first event in several years — The Northside Market — and would absolutely love to see you! We will be located on the south end of the market (SE corner of 6th & Euclid, in the parking lot of The Collective). Check out the menu below... we're bringing some new items to highlight our meat alternatives. Two of our most popular sides + two hydrating summery salads. And three of the desserts you've loved again and again! This is first come, first served, as we won't have cooler space to reserve orders. So much work goes...
We'll be at the Northside Market tomorrow!
Hey! We're doing our first event in several years — The Northside Market — and would absolutely love to see you! We will be located on the south end of...
The Story of Our Name
The name New World came out of my mouth when my former partner and I were sitting on the floor of my apartment, throwing around potential names for what eventually became New World Café. I stuck with it when I relaunched, because this has, and will always, be rooted in the belief that something new is possible if we create it. In our lifestyles, in the way our businesses are run, in our government and the way it treats people. That hopeful intention, believing transformation is possible, is still what you support when you support NWK.And it’s especially important to...
The Story of Our Name
The name New World came out of my mouth when my former partner and I were sitting on the floor of my apartment, throwing around potential names for what eventually...
Our Italian Slices Have Evolved!
Our Italian Sandwich Slices are back! It’s so hard to get a good picture of these— I wish you could just taste them.🍅 They’re handmade from white beans, millet, roasted red peppers, tomato and all the spices for zesty pepperoni flavor. Like all of our menu items, this is an NWK original recipe!🟧 If they look different than in the past, it’s because they’re square-shaped this time. Same size, same recipe, just a new shape. Turns out this is easier & allows us to make more of them at a time with less waste from cutting them into the old...
Our Italian Slices Have Evolved!
Our Italian Sandwich Slices are back! It’s so hard to get a good picture of these— I wish you could just taste them.🍅 They’re handmade from white beans, millet, roasted...
Iowa Winter Strikes Again!
Here with your Creamy Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup to say hello!The weather made this past week full of challenges for all of us Des Moines small business owners, whether we figured out how to make things happen, or had to close for multiple days. Rearranging our schedule to safely get your food to you two weeks in a row has left my brain and body tired. From doing a good chunk of the prep work that I normally split between 4 people, to sharing kitchen space with another business as they prepared food for a wedding of 300 on...
Iowa Winter Strikes Again!
Here with your Creamy Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup to say hello!The weather made this past week full of challenges for all of us Des Moines small business owners, whether...
It's Been 4 Years Since Our First Pick Up!
It’s a special day—four years ago, we had the first NWK food pick up at the Mickle Center! 🥳Just like when I opened New World Café, I had no real idea what I was getting into. And bulk cooking is so different than running a restaurant. I worked 15 hour days in the kitchen on my own until friends stepped in to help. I made way too much pasta, ran out of tomatoes, or spent hours on something only to be dissatisfied with how it turned out. I had notebooks with chicken scratch recipes that I spilled all over. I...
It's Been 4 Years Since Our First Pick Up!
It’s a special day—four years ago, we had the first NWK food pick up at the Mickle Center! 🥳Just like when I opened New World Café, I had no real...
Our Newest Dessert Cup: Blueberry Chai
This sweet treat is made with a cashew-pistachio-date crust, rich coconut milk pudding with our house coconut sugar chai syrup, topped with fresh blueberries, pistachios, and a pinch of cinnamon.You might remember our coconut sugar chai syrup if you came to visit New World Café way back when. It’s super nostalgic for me and I’ve wanted to bring it to our menu for a long time. This is such a delicious way to treat yourself to the fresh, spicy flavors.Ordering for this plus fresh + frozen meals is open on our site through the end of the day Thurs! 💚...
Our Newest Dessert Cup: Blueberry Chai
This sweet treat is made with a cashew-pistachio-date crust, rich coconut milk pudding with our house coconut sugar chai syrup, topped with fresh blueberries, pistachios, and a pinch of cinnamon.You...