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.

It’s Easter! I hope you carve out some time this weekend to do something outside; and I hope the conversation below inspires you to do so. Did you know that on average we spend 93% of our time indoors? I spoke to the wonderful Amy Steadman a few months ago about how stepping outside can connect us not only to the outdoors but to thinking more sustainably about our food choices; I think it’s a perfect piece to pop into your inboxes this weekend incase you missed it the first time round.

Also - if you want to learn more about the power of beans and get hands on with some zero-waste recipes scroll down to find out more about my workshop at Omved Gardens on the 22nd June. See you there?

I’ll be back next week with more recipes and a new ingredient deep-dive that I think you’re going to love. Enjoy your eggs (whether chocolate or protein based!)

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Before you tuck in…

Bites

My three favourite things I’ve read this week from around the internet.

• The chicken roast I’ll be making this weekend

• Like the Ritz for wildlife

• Lamb is not in season at Easter

Main Menu

Stories and insights from experts and yours truly

Can Nature Therapy Inspire us to Eat More Sustainably?

In conversation with eco-psychologist Amy Steadman.

Could spending more time in nature change the way we eat? This was the starting point when I reached out to Amy Steadman, an eco-psychologist who is the founder of Wellbeing in Nature and practitioner at Heckfield Place who sees all of her clients outside – boots on the ground.

Our conversation weaves through this idea that nature therapy is more than just a tool for mental wellbeing, but also can be the spark for a deeper connection to the environment, inspiring more thoughtful and sustainable food choices.

The Power of Beans: Nutritious, Waste-Reducing Recipes

Join me and Emily Gussin on June 22nd for a hands-on workshop.

Beans are a kitchen staple and a powerful tool for reducing food waste. In this hands-on workshop, Emily Gussin and I will teach you how to use beans as a base for easy, nutritious meals while cutting down on waste. You’ll learn how to make the most of what you have in your kitchen and discover creative, flexible ways to cook with beans, whilst learning about why they are so good for our health.