Seasonal Recipe / Food & Drink
A Pear and Apple Cake with a Botanical Twist
A cake for cooler days and mellow afternoons, bringing together ripe pears and apples with rosemary, marzipan and a crunchy almond topping.
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Coming Up: What’s on in October
Opportunities to support wellbeing, make planet-positive food choices and see the world from a different perspective by considering how climate change affects animals.
The Botanical Bakery: Soda Bread Recipe
A flavourful loaf combining savoury spelt and oatmeal with aromatic rosemary, roasted hazelnuts and sweet sultanas. A simple bake to mark the turning of the season.
The Alchemy of Being Yourself
In an age of algorithms and constant noise, intuition is a forgotten source of power. Poppy Jamie explores how reconnecting with our inner energy can rekindle our magic.
30 Days Wild: Inspired by Nature
Throughout June, The Wildlife Trusts are inviting people to try a nature-inspired activity each day. We explore a few simple ways to reconnect with nature and why it matters.
What It Really Means to Be Selfish
In a culture that rewards self-sacrifice and urgency, Suzy Reading reframes selfishness as nervous-system care, internal validation and the courage to act in alignment with your values.
From Survival to Stagnation: Why We Stay Still
Our bodies evolved to save energy. In this extract from Move Well For Life, Wendy Welpton explains why those instincts now hold us back and how to move better for life.
Move Well For Life: 10 Everyday Movement Swaps
Movement isn’t limited to the gym. Wendy Welpton offers ten easy ways to relearn the language of movement and sprinkle more of it through the day, one small swap at a time.
Punchy Peanut, Ginger & Black Bean Curry
This vibrant dish from Full of Beans by Amelia Christie-Miller packs a kick with fiery ginger and bird’s-eye chillies, balanced by creamy peanut butter and a hint of sweetness.
The Stoic Path: A Framework for Clarity
In an era of person-worship and puzzling overconfidence among the incompetent, neuroscientist Ken Mogi explores how Stoicism offers clarity and the potential for change.
