From the Crafty Cook kitchen
News from the unit, cooking tips and answers to the questions we get asked most.
Why Gluten-Free Doesn’t Mean Paying More
Here at Crafty Cook, we believe good food should be for everyone. That’s why we’re proud to say: we don’t charge extra for our gluten-free options — and…
Read more →October 31, 2025From Pantry to Plate: Easy Meals for Busy Families
Between school runs, workdays and everything in between, getting a healthy, hearty meal on the table can feel like a challenge. That’s where Crafty Cook comes in —…
Read more →October 23, 2025Warming Up Autumn: The Best Soups and Stews for Cosy Nights In
Let Crafty Cook fill your cupboards with autumn recipes, comfort food, soup mixes and warming meals for cosy nights in and a hug in a mug.
Read more →October 16, 2025The Magic of Meals in a Tube
Find out more about our eco-friendly food gifts, plant-based packaging, easy meal kits, sustainable food brand Crafty Cook by Kandy Kitchen Creations, because Delicious Doesn't Need to be…
Read more →July 3, 2025What Do Red, Amber and Green Food Labels Really Mean?
Do red, amber and green ratings actually tell you whether a food is healthy, or are they simply based on a set of numbers?
Read more →July 1, 2025How do I know your products are Gluten Free?
Have a read (or watch) and find out how we know that our gluten free products are actually gluten free!
Read more →June 12, 2025Can I fridge or freeze it once made?
Absolutely. Once you have made up your product and find you can't eat it all in one sitting, pop it in an airtight container. As long as you've…
Read more →June 6, 20244 portions is too much for one!
We know that there are many people who, for whatever reason, may just need one or two meals instead of 4 or more at meal time. We have…
Read more →June 6, 2024Are these processed foods?
In short, NO. We don't pre-cook any of the ingredients, we don't add preservatives or any other nasties that you might find in tinned or pre-packaged foods which…
Read more →June 6, 2024I can’t make risotto!
YES YOU CAN! :-) Just follow the simple instructions below and voila! We're giving you the ability to become a culinary genius, in 20-25 minutes. Empty the packet…
Read more →June 6, 2024But I prefer making my own soup!
We love throwing our left over veg and meat into a pan and making our own soup too :-) However, sometimes like many people, we like a little…
Read more →June 6, 2024Does it contain (a specific ingredient)?
All of the ingredients for each of our products are listed on their individual pages within the website. We would suggest that you check the listing of ingredients…
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