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More than half the calories US adults eat now come from packaged, ultra-processed food.
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What you get with a Cardoon subscription.
- Know exactly what's in your food
- Cook what's in season
- Enjoy foods that are unprocessed and rich in nutrients
A year of global cooking for less than dinner out
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Typical costs
Restaurants, takeout, and delivery
Average US household, one year
One cooking class for two
1-3 recipes, one day
Restaurant dinner for two
One meal, one cuisine
Single-cuisine cookbook
~50-75 recipes
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$48/ year
100s of authentic recipes
10+ global cuisines
Meal planning
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cardoon?
Cardoon is the world's cookbook. We commission chefs and food creators around the world to write original recipes, then publish them in one place, ad-free.
Where do Cardoon recipes come from?
We commission them. Cardoon pays chefs and food creators in each country to develop an original recipe, cook it, and photograph it. Every recipe is written for Cardoon and reviewed by our team. We don't scrape recipes from other sites, republish user submissions, or generate them with AI.
What kind of recipes are on Cardoon?
You can find 100s of original recipes from 10+ global cuisines on Cardoon. There are breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes for everyone, from vegetarians to meat-lovers. We plan to add many more recipes and cuisines in the future.
Can I request certain types of recipes or cuisines?
We would love to hear what you want to eat. As a subscriber, you can easily message our team.
Are the ingredients expensive or hard to find?
Most Cardoon recipes use ingredients you can find at your local grocery store. When a dish calls for something more unique, we share substitutes. Specialty ingredients also show up across many recipes, so an item you buy once can often be used multiple times.
Does Cardoon include meal planning and grocery lists?
Yes, both are included in every subscription. You can schedule one dish for each day, and Cardoon generates a grocery list from your meal plans automatically. You can also build your own grocery lists and add your own items to any list.
How much does Cardoon cost?
From $3.99/mo, billed annually.
Will cooking from Cardoon save me money?
It depends what you're replacing. Cooking a dish costs a fraction of ordering it. US households spend an average of $3,500 a year on restaurants, takeout, and delivery. Cardoon is $48 a year.
Can I give Cardoon as a gift?
Yes, you can easily gift a Cardoon subscription by visiting Cardoon.com/gift. We also offer client gifting for businesses. Email us at hello[at]cardoon[dot]com.
Can I offer Cardoon to my employees as a workplace benefit?
Yes, we make it easy for employers to buy and manage Cardoon seats for their staff. Email us at hello[at]cardoon[dot]com.
Can I use Cardoon on my phone and tablet?
Yes, Cardoon is designed to work well across all screen sizes.
Will you offer a mobile app?
Yes, we will offer a mobile app in the future. The app will be included in your subscription.
Where does the name "Cardoon" come from?
A cardoon is a vegetable native to the Mediterranean region. It is a relative of the artichoke and tastes similar to an artichoke heart or celery root.
Who owns and runs Cardoon?
Cardoon is a Vernly product. Discover better ways to live, work, and play with Vernly brands. Vernly is an independent business.
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