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 week I’m talking to Amy Steadman, an eco-psychologist about how even small moments in nature could influence our relationship with food. I loved having this conversation as it weaved together ideas I’d had for a while on how there must be a connection between more time outside and a deeper appreciation for wholefoods. I hope you find inspiration and ideas in our chat - it’s reframed how I think about my daily walks.

Bites

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

• A nature-rich future can help make us all happier

• Journal prompts for your next outdoor adventure

• An Alarming Decline in the Nutritional Quality of Foods: The Biggest Challenge for Future Generations’ Health

Main Menu

Stories and insights from experts and yours truly

Can Nature Therapy Inspire us to Eat More Sustainably?

A walk a day keeps the doctor away.

Could time spent in nature reshape our relationship with food? Eco-psychologist Amy Steadman believes so. Our Q&A explores how nature therapy can deepen our connection to the environment, guiding us towards more sustainable food choices. Discover how even small moments outdoors can shape your wellbeing and inspire a more conscious way of eating.

Pea & Bean Dhebra

A recipe to bookmark for pancake day.

This was a recipe I originally created for Hodmedods, but I have flexed some of the ingredients to make it as easy for you to create this at home as possible. Eat these hot on pancake day as a starter, and save some for lunch the next day.