About Uprooted
UPROOTED was founded on the need for locally sourced, plant forward dishes the redefine what “vegan dining” embodies in the CSRA region.
We provide a dynamic weekly meal menu, custom catering and desserts, including cakes and cupcakes.
We also accommodate gluten-free and are food allergy friendly.
Our Story
I’m Jenn, the founder and head chef at Uprooted. We were born and raised in Western New York. I say it that way because there is so much more to the state than the tiny little SE corner everyone thinks of.
We always had the idea that we would move someday to support our daughter’s education.
So, in order to fulfill her desire to attend her dream school we UPROOTED ourselves and moved over 800 miles to Aiken, South Carolina.
In April, 2004, I was diagnosed with renal failure.
From that moment on, I knew that one day I would eventually need a transplant or to live on dialysis at some point in my life. I wanted to extend that reality out as far as possible so in June 2010 my daughter and I chose a vegan lifestyle.
By changing my diet, my kidney function went from 19-24% to 29-32% in 3 months and up to 38-40% in 6 months. I was able to prolong my inevitable decline an additional 8 years by sticking to a strict vegan “diet“.
Here I am at Polliwog’s 1 year “Cake Smash”.
In 2018, I chose to start peritoneal dialysis to offer my remaining kidney function some additional support while I searched for a living donor.
I ended up receiving a deceased donor kidney transplant on September 29, 2019 after 3 years and 8 months on the transplant list.
Polliwog (my kidney) was “UPROOTED” from its original host and flown across the country to give me a newfound freedom.
For that, and many other reasons, I have been and always will be a huge supporter of organ donation.
Our Cuisine
I enjoy plants. I use and eat plants. Plants have amazing benefits to the environment; they provide habitats for wildlife; they hold medicinal and healing properties. Plants consist of roots and those roots give them and us life in so many ways.
They are UPROOTED for our benefit and I am committed to supporting local farmers in any way possible to bring their Farm to your Table.
Thank you taking this journey with us.
We look forward to growing and supporting our communities for years to come!
Vegan Dishes
Providing creative and delicious vegan dining options for the CSRA.
We also offer gluten-free options weekly.
Locally Sourced Ingredients
From farm to fork, using locally grown, fresh seasonal ingredients helps support the local small business economy and is good for the environment.
Dynamic Weekly Menu
From week to week, our menu options change and take advantage of seasonal flavors and ingredients,
Weekly menu
Mains
$18 each, comes with your choice of add-on
Sun-dried Tomato and Spinach Risotto (GF)
A classic Northern Italian-inspired rice dish, this creamy risotto is made with sun-dried tomatoes, great northern beans and spinach.
Ingredients
Contains: soy
Arborio rice, white wine, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, vegetable broth, soy curls, cayenne, smoked paprika, Country crock plant based butter, salt, pepper
Thai Curry (GF)
A warm-spiced red Thai curry with crispy tofu cubes, colorful veggies and a flavorful red sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
Contains: coconut, soy
Squash, carrots, peas, bell peppers, garlic, coconut aminos, ginger, paprika, rice vinegar, spinach, kale, sweet potatoes, tofu, Oil, turmeric, coconut yogurt, cilantro, peanuts, rice
Zucchini Blueberry Corn Slaw Tacos (GF option)
Three tortillas filled with tempura battered zucchini, purple cabbage and topped with grilled corn-blueberry salsa and dressed with jalapeño crema and cilantro.
Ingredients
Contains: CORN or WHEAT (tortillas), coconut,
Blueberries, corn, lemon, cabbage, coconut yogurt, jalapeño, vegan mayo, zucchini, chia seeds, gluten free panko bread crumbs, chili powder, chipotle powder, paprika, cumin, Mexican oregano, Sea salt and pepper, olive oil, corn or flour tortillas, Avocado, lime, cauliflower
Buffalo Cauliflower Mushroom Bowl (GF)
A mixture of both battered cauliflower and mushrooms tossed in buttery Buffalo sauce served with oven baked mini tots, coleslaw, and chopped pickles over mixed greens with a creamy garlic dressing
Ingredients
Contains: soy, corn
Cauliflower, mushrooms, mixed greens, onions, tater tots, cabbage, vegan mayo, pickles, King Arthur gluten free flour, cayenne, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, cane sugar, red hot, dill, parsley, paprika
AddOns
Jalapeño Biscuit and Gravy (GF option)
Fresh buttermilk biscuit loaded with freshly diced jalapeños and cheddar topped with rich mushroom gravy. Perfect for a side, snack or breakfast option.
$5.25
Tomato Peach Burrata Salad (GF option)
Sweet Cherry tomatoes, fresh peaches, burrata cheeze, with a darn good vinaigrette and sliced crusty bread.
$5.25
Ingredients
Contains: wheat
Tomatoes, onions, peaches, bread (WHEAT or CORN), olive oil, salt, pepper, tapioca starch, vinegar
Twix Crumble (GF)
Almond and coconut flour base with a rich caramel layer and hard chocolate topping.
$4.50
Ingredients
Contains: coconut, almond
Almond flour, coconut flour, King Arthur gluten free flour, country crock plant based butter, baking soda, cane sugar, chocolate, coconut milk, brown sugar
$4.50
Ginger Coffeecake (GF)
Perfectly spiced cake with a jammy fig topping.
$4.50
Ingredients
Contains:
King Arthur gluten free flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cane sugar, coconut milk, fig, brown sugar
Specialty
Sweet Tomato Turnover (GF option)
I don’t recall my childhood neighbor ever making anything with all the tomatoes she grew but for some reason these speak to me as something I could’ve seen her doing.
$5.25
Ingredients
Contains: wheat, cinnamon
Tomatoes, Flax seed, Baking powder, Brown sugar, Cloves, Cornstarch, King Arthur Gluten Free Flour, Salt, Shortening, cinnamon, Cane Sugar, oat Milk
Get UPROOTED!
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PLACE AN ORDER
Our menu updates weekly.
Orders must be placed by Saturdays at 7pm for the upcoming week.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Find us at one of our many upcoming events around the CSRA! We feature special menus for our events.
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SPECIAL ORDERS
We create custom desserts and dishes for events and holidays. Message us to find out more.