Last week, Celia Bradley wrote about some of the things she has discovered since starting work in the area of local, sustainable food. This week you can read more about how Lee Greens fits into the bigger global picture.
Did you know that for every pound you spend on food, on average only 9p is paid to the farmer?
This February we’ll be taking a look at the bigger picture: how does Lee Greens fit into the sustainable future of agriculture and food? Celia Bradley, one of our directors, will be bringing us some facts and figures and some inspiring stories from around the world, encouraging us to envision a better future for humankind and our relationship with land and food. She will take us through Understanding more about the current food system, to Imagining a different future, and closing with some Actions we can take as
Lee Green's Wellness January is coming to a close, we hope we've been able to share with you techniques and tips that have enhanced your month, given you a different perspective and/or have been food for thought. To continue, Food Educator & Chef Ceri Jones, shares her joy for cooking and why connecting with our food is so important.
Connecting with our Food Through Cooking
by Ceri Jones
This is the second part of Dilya Mavlanova-August's blog on Minfdulness. Following on from last week's post on what is mindfulness, and mindful consumption, this post looks at mindful eating
Mindful Eating Steps
by Dilya Mavlanova-August, the founder of Mindful Globe
Radicchio is one of my favourite salad leaves, particularly because its not a salad leaf you generally find in a supermarket. Ocassionally a paltry 3-4 leaves can be found hidden amongst iceberg and rocket in those mixed salad bags, but generally it's something you have to seek out at a well stocked Greengrocer, Farmers Market, or in your Lee Greens bag.
If you're not sure what to do with its incredibly bitter tasting stunning purple leaves, here are 5 ideas, that extend beyond a simple salad.
Immunity is also on everyone's mind at the moment. How can we create our own 'personal immune resilience' to fight off winter illnesses? Paula Sharp, Nutritional Therapist, looks at seasonal foods and how they can help us.
Our January wellness series continues. This week Marina Ferri from Blueprint Social, shares with us her five digital detox tips
Digital Detox Tips
by Marina Ferri, from Blueprint Social
Time for a Mini Digital Detox? Let's be realistic: January 2021 is unlikely to be a particularly successful month to attempt a total digital detox. Our daily lives are pretty much dependent on screens and reliable Wi-Fi, BUT there are a few tricks we can implement to reduce our exposure to digital media.
Our January wellness series continues. This week Dilya Mavlanova-August, the founder of Mindful Globe, will be highlighting mindfulness & mindful consumption.
Mindfulness & Mindful Consumption
by Dilya Mavlanova-August, the founder of Mindful Globe
Dilya shares with us what mindfulness is and how it can help us in the days of uncertainty and change. She is also offering some tips on mindful consumption.
No more soggy over boiled sprouts. Sprouts caramelize when roasted and mixed with salty pancetta and sweet parsnips it's a side dish with a spark.
Serves 4, depending on quantity of other sides
