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Welcome to The Life Larder! This weekly newsletter serves up a bite-sized menu of stories and ideas about making food that’s not only delicious but also healthy and sustainable.

Each issue is packed with inspiring articles, flavourful ideas, and voices from across the vibrant food world. Think of me as your friendly guide, helping you create meals that nourish your body, delight your taste buds, and care for our planet. Treat this newsletter like a personal larder—always stocked with something you’ll love.

If you decided to partake in dry or dry-er January this year, or if you’re looking for ideas to swap out that extra glass of wine with, I’ve dedicated this week’s article to ‘mindful’ swaps that are good for us too. I’ve also included a Maca & Cacao Martini recipe that makes sure no-one is missing out. Cheers!

Bites

The most enjoyable food stories and insights that I’ve read this week

• I’ll be going to this SOIL exhibition at Somerset House

• Is anyone following dietary guidelines?

• Confirmed: higher fertiliser use halves pollinating insects. 

Main Menu

Stories and insights from experts and yours truly

Mindful Mocktails: Are These Drinks the Boost Your Body Needs?

My thoughts on dry January and how we can take the best of the non-alc market to boost our bodies.

I have a confession. I hate dry January. I should love it; I should be a huge advocate; but I find year after year that it leaves me cold. If I was in charge I’d rebrand this month to Mindful January. An opportunity to take care of ourselves but not restrict…

Maca & Cacao Martini

An impressive little mocktail that you'll want to make every Friday night.

This is such an easy, dreamy functional mocktail to have to hand. Maca is a hormone-balancing adaptogen, whilst cacao gets to work with mellowing us out via magnesium. Coconut milk brings this together to create a sweet/nutty balance. A perfect after dinner drink.