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Category: Food for thought

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Tackling food waste and over buying in 2026

updated on 8th February 20262nd January 2026Leave a Comment on Tackling food waste and over buying in 2026

Happy New Year! Kicking off as I mean to go on, with a renewed focus on cooking and the food we choose to put into …

Father and young son sitting at the Green and Grill restaurant at Alcudia Pins hotel in Mallorca
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All-inclusive eats: indulgence vs. food waste

updated on 8th February 20261st October 2025Leave a Comment on All-inclusive eats: indulgence vs. food waste

We just got back from a week in Mallorca. For the first time, we stayed at an all inclusive hotel and whilst we had an …

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Veo – the UK’s most sustainable online shopping destination

updated on 21st April 202326th February 2023Leave a Comment on Veo – the UK’s most sustainable online shopping destination

I get a lot of press releases and usually they end up in the bin. This time, the subject line caught my eye: ‘Veo – …

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A year of frugal eats lies ahead

updated on 9th February 20239th February 2023Leave a Comment on A year of frugal eats lies ahead

One month down, eleven to go. Frugal eats lie ahead… I’m sure that we’re not alone in feeling the pinch at the moment. I’m planning …

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Buying organic or reducing food waste at home – what’s more important?

updated on 18th May 202316th January 20223 Comments on Buying organic or reducing food waste at home – what’s more important?

Happy new year wishes to you all. As we head into 2022, I’m pondering how I can do my bit to help the planet. There …

De Gallant sailing cargo ship
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Zero waste and shipped under sail

updated on 13th June 202113th June 20211 Comment on Zero waste and shipped under sail

I like to shop locally. Not only to support independents near by, but also to reduce my carbon footprint. It tends to be better than …

Ration Challenge rations
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The ration challenge and raising money for refugees

updated on 18th April 202518th May 2021Leave a Comment on The ration challenge and raising money for refugees

Between the 13-19 June I’ll be taking the ration challenge. I’ll be eating the same rations as a Syrian refugee for one week to raise …

Toppoki and other delights at Oriental Spoon Korean restaurant in Melbourne, Australia.
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Cultural appropriation and respecting food origins

updated on 12th December 202116th April 20211 Comment on Cultural appropriation and respecting food origins

In this recent episode of my podcast, at the sauce, I chat with Cindy Robert of Korean Pantry and Lia Kelly of Korean Kitchen Cardiff …

Everfield Organic Friday night supper in a box
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Friday night in box from Eversfield Organic

updated on 18th May 202319th March 20211 Comment on Friday night in box from Eversfield Organic

Whether it’s the end of a long week or you just fancy a treat, the ‘Friday Night In Box‘ from Eversfield Organic will most definitely …

Lettuce and courgettes growing
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The beginnings of an organic vegetable garden

updated on 18th May 20236th March 20213 Comments on The beginnings of an organic vegetable garden

Many of you will know from following me that last year (almost to the day) we bought our first house together. We moved in the …

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