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Book Review – Bloom – by Ruth Kassinger

Writing 339 pages about algae is an impressive feat (including recipes, but excluding bibliography and index). What is even more impressive however is making a subject that might stereotypically be met with groans or raised eyebrows engaging. Algae is fascinating and I knew very little about it before reading this book. I have come toContinueContinue reading “Book Review – Bloom – by Ruth Kassinger”

Book Review – The Forager’s Calendar – by John Wright

Foraging is a pastime like no other, although it combines the joys of several outdoor activities. It provides an opportunity to learn and promises delicious results, so long as one knows what to do with the collected spoils on return to the kitchen. John Wright’s The Forager’s Calendar is a fairly comprehensive account and handbook forContinueContinue reading “Book Review – The Forager’s Calendar – by John Wright”

Official Launch of Eat Farm Now!

Today is the official launch day of Eat Farm Now, an exciting new digital platform for all things food and farming. I’m proud to be contributing to the site alongside numerous other driven and talented individuals involved in the food and farming communications world. In short the site compiles the very best of podcasts, blogContinueContinue reading “Official Launch of Eat Farm Now!”

Creamy Cashew, Rhubarb & Ginger Pots – Tiffany Francis

It’s a pleasure as always to publish Tiffany’s latest seasonal recipe. Enjoy it! ……………………………………………………… Rhubarb is one of my favourite summer vegetables so I couldn’t resist sharing this ridiculously easy recipe now the sun is starting to shine and the mornings are full of birdsong. The beauty of the rhubarb season is that it’s dividedContinueContinue reading “Creamy Cashew, Rhubarb & Ginger Pots – Tiffany Francis”

Upcoming Big Farmland Bird Count + the EAT Lancet Report

Between the 8th and 17th February farmers, land managers and gamekeepers are being asked to participate in the 6th Big Farmland Bird Count by taking 30 minutes to count bird species on a particular location on their farm. This has become a critically important citizen scientific survey and the results help to give us aContinueContinue reading “Upcoming Big Farmland Bird Count + the EAT Lancet Report”