Grandma's Root Cellar by Chef Mama K, LLC

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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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.

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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

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.

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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

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!

10/05/2025

Hello friends!

It's me, Chef Mama K, back from a black hole. 😁

Slowly, but surely, I've been working on a Grandma's Root Cellar cookbook. 📖🍽

Since I can no longer cook for you, I might as well share some goodies. What things would you like to see in it? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️

12/19/2024

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12/19/2024

I've gotten an appeal filed with Social Security! Hopefully, all the work going into building the case will lead to a good outcome.

In the housing situation, I currently have the legal system on my side. There is still pressure, however, from the landlord to move out significantly early. It feels like the most horrible timing to be in the middle of this.

In the meantime, please don't forget about me! It's the holiday season and a lot of things, including physical pain, grief, and living at a low income level, have taken a huge toll on my mental health. I'm watching bills pile up as I struggle to keep at least a little bit of money coming in. I'm honestly not doing so well. However, I have a great support system keeping an eye on me.

You may ask what you can do to help. Here are a few ideas:
-Donate, if you're able!
-If you've already donated, donate again!
-Share my fundraiser with your own networks and communities (it's free!) and be a cheerleader for my cause.
-If you don't wish to contribute on this platform, I have several options listed on my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/KellieKesselring

Your support can really uplift someone in need.
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09/23/2024

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all that have contributed, shared, and supported so far!

Things you can do now:
❤️Donate, if you're able!
❤️If you've already donated, donate again, if you can!
❤️Share my fundraiser with your own networks and communities
❤️If you don't wish to contribute on this platform, I have several options listed on my linktree: https://linktr.ee/KellieKesselring

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09/08/2024

Hello friends!

I'm so grateful for your support! You have no idea how much it means to me to be able to pay rent and other bills not only on time, but in full!

Please share this with your own networks and donate when you can! I appreciate everyone so much!

Thank you!
Chef Mama K

Hello, My name is Kellie. My friends call me Mama K. I’ve spent the past decade… Kellie Kesselring needs your support for Help Mama K Get Back on Her Feet

08/31/2024

Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork...

I just sent off the latest bit of paperwork requested by the SSA. Whew! I'm glad part is done!

Once again, I hurry up and wait.

Please share this with your own networks and donate when you can! I appreciate everyone so much!

Thank you,
Chef Mama K