Grandma's Root Cellar by Chef Mama K, LLC

Grandma's Root Cellar by Chef Mama K, LLC OUR MISSION

to be connected with our food and cooking heritage. Proprietor/CEO: Kellie Kesselring

we are making things grandma would make, offering comfort foods, often with innovative new versions. we will build relationships with local farms, where possible, to continue the traditions grandma taught us.

Grab up our Cookbook at a special price!
06/06/2026

Grab up our Cookbook at a special price!

We're at NewBo City Market today from 10 AM to 4 PM. Don't miss your chance to check out our books and pick them up at a special price! Happy Pride month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈🌈🌈🌈✨

Here's another chance to get the Grandma's Root Cellar cookbook!!
06/03/2026

Here's another chance to get the Grandma's Root Cellar cookbook!!

What? You didn't get enough of us at last weekend's Iowa Women's Festival? You're in luck! We'll be a guest vendor this Saturday 6/6 at NewBo City Market from 10 AM-4 PM. Don't miss out on your chance to pick up some books at a special event price!

Your chance to get THE COOKBOOK!! No shipping charges and at a special event price!
05/29/2026

Your chance to get THE COOKBOOK!! No shipping charges and at a special event price!

Get the cookbook here!
05/18/2026

Get the cookbook here!

Grandma's Root Cellar: A Cookbook

Hey, take a photo or video and tag us when you make something!!
01/15/2026

Hey, take a photo or video and tag us when you make something!!

A message from the author, Kellie Kesselring (Chef Mama K):

"Y'all are officially amazing! 🤯 The love you’ve shown for Grandma’s Root Cellar: A Cookbook has blown me away.

I am sending out a massive THANK YOU to everyone who has bought a copy, shared a post, or told a friend. Now comes the best part... seeing what you make!

When you start whipping up that Bourbon Banana Skillet Cake or rolling out The Bombay Wrap, please tag me (Grandma's Root Cellar by Chef Mama K, LLC)! I want to cheer you on. 📸🥘"

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Get your copy today!
01/06/2026

Get your copy today!

"Even if you're not a vegan, these recipes are healthy AND delicious!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The feedback on and response to Grandma’s Root Cellar: A Cookbook have been overwhelming in the best way possible. We are so glad you are all enjoying the journey as much as Kellie enjoyed writing it.

See what the hype is about! 📖 Book link in comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The book is out now!
12/29/2025

The book is out now!

Four generations of history. One delicious cookbook. 📖✨

Grandma’s Root Cellar: A Cookbook is finally here! We're bringing you Iowa farm roots with a plant-based twist. Think Vegan White Bread, Spicy Jams, and Skillet Cakes.

"Where we're going, we don't need roads"... but we do need snacks. 😉

Get your copy now! https://a.co/d/2zhYOwa

"Grandma always said that there's room at our table for you." ❤️ Growing up in Iowa, I watched my Great-Grandma and Gran...
12/21/2025

"Grandma always said that there's room at our table for you." ❤️

Growing up in Iowa, I watched my Great-Grandma and Grandma cook Sunday dinners with a simple philosophy: make the most of what you have, waste very little, and make sure no one leaves hungry.

I’m so proud to introduce Grandma’s Root Cellar: A Cookbook, a collection that honors those deep roots while bringing a modern twist to the table. I’ve taken the comfort foods of my childhood and re-imagined them for today’s kitchen—featuring recipes that are 100% Vegan with plenty of Gluten-Free options, just as I did in my restaurant.

From the nostalgia of fresh-baked bread to the warmth of a skillet cake, this book is an invitation to slow down and enjoy the journey.

Grab your copy and pull up a chair. There’s always a seat for you here.

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

The book is out now!
12/19/2025

The book is out now!

Who says plant-based cooking can't be decadent? 🥕🍰

Step inside Grandma’s Root Cellar and discover comfort food done right. Chef Mama K is serving up: 🍓 Strawberry Pepper Jam – Sweet, spicy, and perfect for toast. 🍲 Posole – A soul-warming soup with guajillo chiles and hominy. 🍌 Bourbon Banana Skillet Upside Down Cake – Caramelized, boozy (or not), and completely vegan. 🍞 Grandma’s White Bread – The classic farmhouse loaf, now plant-based.

Whether you are gluten-free, vegan, or just love good food, these recipes are designed to feed your soul.

Order your copy today! https://a.co/d/afTi3l2

Grandma's White Bread—100% Plant-Based. 🍞There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh yeast bread baking in the oven. ...
12/18/2025

Grandma's White Bread—100% Plant-Based. 🍞

There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh yeast bread baking in the oven. It’s a scent that connects generations. In Grandma’s Root Cellar: A Cookbook, Chef Mama K preserves the nostalgia of the original family recipe but adapts it for the modern plant-based kitchen.

A Sneak Peek: Grandma's White Bread (Vegan)
This is the real deal—a stiff dough you knead, punch down, and roll up tight. It yields a classic, golden loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches or toast, proving you don’t need dairy or eggs to achieve that farmhouse fluffiness.

Chef's Note: "If a loaf browns too fast in the oven, cover it with aluminum foil."
Get the Recipe: Bake a loaf of history. Find this and other family favorites in Grandma’s Root Cellar: A Cookbook, coming soon!

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