I am originally from Ilkley in West Yorkshire and I enjoyed a varied career in IT in London before having my family. That’s when I found my myself on the other side of the pond and became a partner and COO at Zen of Slow Cooking (a Yogini Brand). Zen is a Chicago based certified B Corp which I co-created with my business partner, Meg Barnhart, in the 7 years I lived there. We manufacture perfectly portioned, no nasties spice blends and infusions for the slow cooker, pressure cooker, and one-pot meals and in addition sell pre-prepped meal kits. (think Hello Fresh, Gousto etc.) What’s new in the last 12 months? Despite the pandemic we are growing in all channels. Our uplift has come at a time when more folks are seeking inspiration in their home kitchens. I think we’ve all felt the fatigue of home cooking everyday over the last 9 months. Finally as we work virtually through the pandemic I added a puppy to our family, a 16 week old Cavachon called Fino!
Moro , The Cookbook. The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck. In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts , Maté, Gabor
Cuisinart Grind and Brew Automatic, Bean to Cup Filter Coffee Maker, Glass Carafe DGB625BCU
Controlled deep breathing. What is the next step I need to take.
Other than my children, my business - Zen of Slow Cooking
We moved to France and we loved our house but had little genuine connection with anyone. When we left I felt relief. The next move 3 years later was to Chicago and I embraced the opportunity, said YES to everything once (despite being terrified) and opened my heart to a city and it's people. We stayed 7 years and didn't want to leave.
To be yourself
We are a women owned business manufacturing spice blends featuring global flavors, with a bigger desire to bring people together over the shared meal. Our blends are derived from our love of slow cooking and helping home cooks find simplicity in the kitchen. We are health focused and provide hundreds of tried and true recipes via our blends, website and blog. We have an ongoing social mission to help underserved communities in society through a number of give back initiatives and our inclusive economy work model. We have employed a group of adults with learning disabilities for over 5 years at Planet Access Company; to kit our e commerce shipments. We are a certified B Corporation, aligning to high standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
How to fold a Christmas tree napkin for a holiday table (usefulness can be debated)
Mushroom jerky
Green
St Ives for a week of camping and boarding in Spring.
A project with a well known international health and wellness company.
Resisting Chocolates
Protein yogurt, almonds and walnuts
Just send an email....
Discovering what it means to reconnect with myself and connect with others - life's work, regularly seeing a therapist, exercise classes.
A vegan pie I just created! Sweet potato, curry, squash, kale and chickpea. I love pastry 🙂
If you feel buried, begin to uncover yourself and push off from here. Find a resource or a friend to help you.
Find a mentor and study their work or business and ask a thousand questions. Don't be afraid to take a year out if that's what you want.
Be picky if you can. Treat job hunting like a full time job.
Much more meal solutions focused - the art of assembly. Grocery stores will adapt to the experience for the shopper. Perhaps the aisles as we know them will be redefined.
My business partner. She is an honest, hard working, thoughtful, and creative partner and friend. She behaves like a mentor with such ease.
Using tomato paste instead of tinned tomatoes is great for thickening up slow cooker sauces
The Sugarhill Gang - Rappers Delight
It has increased online grocery shopping. Buyer annual category reviews are out of whack.
It hasn't really, we are a virtual team. Our Amazon growth has been huge.
Reality TV
Flexitarian
Capricorn
Heather Wilkinson is a globe-trotting content creator and PR enthusiast who’s finally put down roots in her native UK. When she isn’t working, you’ll find her pretending to care about Minecraft for her son’s sake, while secretly reading the latest Ace Atkins novel (or sleeping – her second favourite past-time).
We’re Plant Sumo, a London-based UK vegan meal prep service, delivering innovative, exciting, and flavoursome plant-based meals. If you’re on the hunt for healthy and delicious vegan food in London, look no further.
UK: +442081632608
US :+16502784421
Plant Sumo, Unit 6, Acton Business Centre, Park Royal, London NW10 6TD, United Kingdom
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Plant Sumo’s Soul Curry has been the perfect fully plant based substitute for my favorite curry dishes and I look forward to this option with each order – Lydia Sims
