Projects & musings

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Caraway: Finding exotic in ordinary

Caraway is not one of the superstar-spices like nutmeg, cinnamon or pepper that drove the exploration of the ‘new’ world. Instead, it is a ubiquitous spice that has been used throughout history and cultivated across the world.

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Are you ready to eat insects?

They are a superfood protein that are sustainably farmed using the food waste from commercial kitchens. But there’s a catch.

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Memory lane: Sourdough baking at River Cottage HQ

I feel like we can all do with a little escapism. I know I need an opportunity to get out the house - even if it is only to take a trip down memory lane. Since every second person seems to be baking sourdough bread while in isolation at home, I thought I’d start by writing up my day spent baking bread at River Cottage HQ in Devon, England.

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My Foodie 40: A food bucket list to dine for

A significant birthday is the perfect excuse to create a food experience bucket list of full of eating, cooking, foraging, shopping, experimenting and learning experiences.

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Three ways to collaborate on a cookbook with a professional writer

You know that making a cookbook is the direction your content marketing needs to go, but you also know you don’t have the resources in your team to pull it together - especially when it comes to writing the words. Here are the ways a professional writer can help.

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