Hi there,

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.

This issue I’m sharing a Q&A with Emily Gussin, food writer and sustainability lead at Delicious Magazine whose new book, ‘Don’t Waste Your Turkey’ is the perfect tonic for twixtmas when you’re looking for some fresh ideas with leftovers. She shares her top ideas for how to eat sustainably on a budget, and her larder staples for low waste meals.

Bites

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

• Some hope from our government for our food system? Will Labour’s food strategy prioritise our food system?

• I’ll be making this next week: Greens & Sprouts Caesar Slaw

• 30 Seconds: Inspiration for making those mocktails/cocktails next week fancy

Main Menu

Stories and insights from experts and yours truly

How to cook sustainably at home - Q&A with Emily Gussin

Emily shares her top tips for eating sustainably with ease at home.

Emily’s passion for food and writing has turned into a career shaped by sustainability. Here we delve into her journey, combining creativity with a commitment to making eco-conscious choices. From insights gained at Delicious magazine to practical advice for reducing food waste and creating sustainable meals, this conversation is packed with actionable tips and tasty ideas for your home, plus some festive tips for making the most of your Christmas leftovers!

Emily’s Roasting Tin Turkey Gravy

A super simple recipe that should be in every cook’s winter book.

I wanted to feature this recipe as I think making gravy from scratch is often something the home cook shies away from. Truth is, it’s super simple and lifts the flavours of a roast to a new dimension. I hope you try this over the festive season!