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Let us exist responsibly ~ consciously ~ sustainably
Have you ever emptied your kitchen rubbish bin at the end of the week and actually LOOKED at what was in it? Nine times out of ten it’s not food. It’s wrappers. Sachets. Plastic film. Foil pouches. Little tubs that contained maybe two spoons worth of something. The food is gone. The packaging lingers on. …
Lots of us want to live a more sustainable life, but it can feel like a huge task. When you see all the packaging from one week’s shopping or how full your bin gets, it’s easy to think you can’t really make a difference. But that’s not true! You don’t need to completely change your …
An everyday carry knife is one of those tools that reveals its value gradually. You reach for it more often than you expected. It becomes the solution to small everyday tasks, campsite jobs, and outdoor challenges that are easier to handle when a reliable cutting tool is within reach. For outdoor enthusiasts who spend time …
Eating with the seasons can really change how you think about food. It means picking fruits and vegetables when they’re at their best, a simple yet powerful way to feel more connected to nature’s calendar. Imagine biting into a super-flavourful, sun-ripened summer tomato, or enjoying the comforting warmth of an autumn squash soup. This way …
There is something deeply satisfying about cooking with vegetables that have been grown just a few miles from your kitchen, especially this Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Organic Leeks, Garlic and Feta. Supporting local organic farming means fresher food, fewer food miles, healthier soil and a stronger connection to the seasons. Farms like Sutton Community Farm …
There is something timeless and undeniably beautiful about dehydrated orange slices used as decoration. Whether draped across a holiday wreath, threaded into a garland, floated in a seasonal cocktail, or nestled among pine cones in a centerpiece, these dried citrus rounds carry a warmth and natural elegance that few other decorative elements can match. The …
You know the feeling. You grab a snack because you need something quick, but halfway through it, you realise it is doing absolutely nothing for you. It fills a gap, sure, but it does not feel satisfying. It does not feel memorable. And it definitely does not feel like something you would go out of …
Food waste is a major issue in the UK: for example, recent research shows that households generated around 6.4 million tonnes of food (and drink) waste in 2021/22, with a large portion of that being perfectly edible fresh produce.*That’s why I’m passionate about turning this week’s leftover pumpkins into something delicious, and waste-wise. I’m proud …
Gluten free high protein cake with secret ingredients
World Refill Day returns on June 16th – a Global Day of Action to spotlight reuse, refill, and return as real alternatives to single-use. I’m taking part in the #5DayChallenge from June 16th-20th: five days of simple swaps that show how reuse can fit into everyday life. Here’s how I am joining in: 🧴 Choose …
