The Life Larder

The Life Larder

Start exploring the joys of cooking food that is healthy for your bodies and our planet.

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Groundswell 2026 - conversations I can't stop thinking about

Groundswell 2026 - conversations I can't stop thinking about

The future of food goes to the field

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
SustainabilitySustainability
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How soil is shaping our plates: what I’ve learnt from leading climate and food voices

How soil is shaping our plates: what I’ve learnt from leading climate and food voices

My field notes from a flurry of June events.

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
Guest WritersGuest Writers
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Can soil impact our spice cupboard?

Can soil impact our spice cupboard?

I caught up with Prerna from Food Of Gods to dive into the surprising world of spices.

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
Recipe BookRecipe Book
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Black Pepper & Cardamom Shortbread

Black Pepper & Cardamom Shortbread

These are fast becoming my go to sweet treat for when people come over.

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
WellbeingWellbeing
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How food can give us hope in challenging times

How food can give us hope in challenging times

What can The World Happiness Report and the Blue Zones teach us about how food can drive joy?

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
NutritionNutrition
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UPF Decoded - what’s really in our food?

UPF Decoded - what’s really in our food?

I chow down on what's really in our ultra processed foods.

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
SustainabilitySustainability
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'Let the soil do the work' - in conversation with regenerative farmer Martin Caunce

'Let the soil do the work' - in conversation with regenerative farmer Martin Caunce

A conversation from the land about soil, seasonality and letting the soil do what it does best.

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
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How gut health connects to the ground beneath our feet

How gut health connects to the ground beneath our feet

An interview with the RHS

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji

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How does a farming festival shape food's future?

How does a farming festival shape food's future?

Conversations from Groundswell 2026

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
NewsletterNewsletter
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Groundswell 2026 - conversations I can't stop thinking about

Groundswell 2026 - conversations I can't stop thinking about

The future of food goes to the field

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
NewsletterNewsletter
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Field notes from June - politics, plates & parties

Field notes from June - politics, plates & parties

What I’ve learnt from leading climate and food voices this month.

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
SustainabilitySustainability
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How soil is shaping our plates: what I’ve learnt from leading climate and food voices

How soil is shaping our plates: what I’ve learnt from leading climate and food voices

My field notes from a flurry of June events.

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
Can Soil Impact our Spice Cupboard?

Can Soil Impact our Spice Cupboard?

Celebrating Earth Day with stories of spice.

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
Guest WritersGuest Writers
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Can soil impact our spice cupboard?

Can soil impact our spice cupboard?

I caught up with Prerna from Food Of Gods to dive into the surprising world of spices.

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
Rethinking Easter Lamb: What’s Really in Season in the UK Right Now

Rethinking Easter Lamb: What’s Really in Season in the UK Right Now

Centrepiece ideas for your table next week that are rooted in the season.

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
SustainabilitySustainability
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Rethinking Easter Lamb: What’s Really in Season in the UK Right Now

Rethinking Easter Lamb: What’s Really in Season in the UK Right Now

Aside from hot cross buns and chocolate eggs, what should make it onto our Easter table?

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
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How food can give us hope in challenging times

How food can give us hope in challenging times

What can The World Happiness Report and the Blue Zones teach us about how food can drive joy?

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
Recipe BookRecipe Book
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Black Pepper & Cardamom Shortbread

Black Pepper & Cardamom Shortbread

These are fast becoming my go to sweet treat for when people come over.

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
WellbeingWellbeing
+1+1
How food can give us hope in challenging times

How food can give us hope in challenging times

What can The World Happiness Report and the Blue Zones teach us about how food can drive joy?

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
NewsletterNewsletter
How the Wettest Year in Decades Could Change Your Weekly Shop

How the Wettest Year in Decades Could Change Your Weekly Shop

It has rained almost every day across the UK this year - let's look at how that will affect our weekly basket.

Sam Ratanji
Sam Ratanji
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