Why the words on your food labels matter “Natural”, “organic”, “ethical”, “sustainable”, “eco-friendly”… By the time you’ve finished reading a single yoghurt pot, your basket is still empty and your head is full. The problem? These words don’t all mean the same thing – and some barely mean anything at all. Yet, if you care […]

Fudgy, dense, still slightly warm from the oven… a good brownie doesn’t need eggs or butter to be indulgent. If your pantry is mostly organic and plant-based, you probably already have everything you need for rich vegan brownies on a Tuesday night. In this article, I’ll share three dependable vegan brownie recipes built around organic […]

Some evenings, cooking dinner feels like another item on an already overflowing list. You open the cupboard, see a bag of lentils, a couple of tins of tomatoes, some rice… and think: “What on earth can I make with that, quickly, without eating pasta with butter again?” This is exactly where a well-thought-out organic pantry […]

Standing in a supermarket aisle, staring at a wall of “eco”, “natural”, “green”, “pure”, “farm fresh” labels… and still not knowing what to put in your basket? You’re not alone. Between real organic certifications and clever marketing, it’s becoming harder and harder to know what actually matches your values – and what’s just expensive green […]

What Makes Acacia Honey So Special? If you’ve ever wondered why acacia honey is often more expensive than your regular squeezy bottle from the supermarket, you’re not alone. Pale, almost transparent, very slow to crystallise and with a delicate floral flavour, acacia honey has become a favourite for anyone who wants a gentle sweetness that […]

Open your kitchen cupboards or your bathroom shelf and you’ll probably find at least one bottle of oil. Olive for salads, sunflower for frying, maybe coconut for your hair… But are you really getting the best out of them? And are you using them safely, both in your pan and on your skin? Today, I […]

Why organic doesn’t have to mean “expensive” If you’ve ever pushed a trolley past the organic aisle and thought, “I’d love to, but my budget says no”, you’re not alone. The truth is: eating organic on a budget isn’t about buying everything with a green label. It’s about planning smart, choosing your battles, and letting […]

Plant-based milks have quietly moved from the “weird corner” of the supermarket to a full aisle of colourful cartons. Good news: there’s now an option for almost every taste, budget and lifestyle. Less good news: it can be hard to know what to pick, especially if you also care about organic farming, short ingredient lists […]

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years spent between markets, restaurant kitchens and home fridges, it’s this: most food waste doesn’t come from “bad intentions”, it comes from small disorganised habits. The good news? Small organised habits can fix a lot of it – without turning your kitchen into a second job. In this […]

Cutting back on sugar sounds simple… until you taste the cake. If you’ve ever tried to “just reduce sugar” in a favourite recipe, you probably ended up with something dry, dense, or disappointingly bland. The good news: you don’t have to choose between flavour and health. With a few smart swaps and some understanding of […]