March arriving can only mean one thing, spring is coming and beetroot is in season. Healthy, versatile and loaded with nutrients it pairs beautifully with the creamy labneh for a dish that tastes like warmer days to come.  Ingredients Serves 2 500g beetroot, a mixture of purple and golden beets if available 1 tbsp olive oil 300g labneh (or vegan alternative) 25g roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped Mint and dill to garnish Dressing; 1 orange, juiced 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp dijon mustard Salt and pepper Method 1. Preheat the o ..read more

From supporting local suppliers to enjoying fresher and tastier fruit and veg, eating seasonally has a variety of huge benefits. As most fruits and vegetables are being grown somewhere in the world at any one time, eating seasonally more specifically concerns eating produce that’s being grown right now - locally and even better it works out cheaper. Our latest seasonal recipe contains a seasonal favourite, purple sprouting broccoli mixed with crispy gnocchi and is ready in 15 minutes max. Pro tip: don't boil the gnocchi for extra flavour.  Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic ..read more

Be sure to read the first part to this blog where we interview Laura Riches & Laura Rosenberger, Co-founders of Laylo. Please can you tell us more about the Tinto de Estremoz wine? This is a big, juicy red blend from Estremoz, in the Alentejo region of Portugal. It’s made from 5 impossible-to-pronounce local varietals with a dash of Merlot. It’s Laylo’s best selling red - and even picked up a 5* review in The Times. Why do you love this wine? Portugal is a brilliant region to find big, juicy reds at a fantastic price. Before the 1974 revolution in Portugal, it wasn’t really considered a ..read more

What inspired you to start Laylo? We love a glass of delicious wine. But often couldn’t justify opening a bottle because the wine would spoil after a couple of days.  The ‘eureka!’ moment came when we realised that amazing wine can be put into a box AND it stays fresh for 6 weeks. Who knew?! The company went from an idea to an actual business after a moment of serendipity during the 2020 summer lockdown. We both independently had the idea to create a luxury boxed wine brand, but it was only a chance text exchange that revealed the coincidence.  It was a no-brainer to join forces - an ..read more

Introducing February's wine of the month, the appropriately named Love Bite from Nouveau Wine. Light, juicy and perfect for chilling (we love it served straight from the fridge), Love Bite is made from 100% Cinsault, and is a blend of old block vines as well as younger vines. It’s fermented in stainless steel to give freshness and undergoes a process called Carbonic Maceration which gives its signature flavour of boiled sweets (we promise, it tastes amazing). Alongside this, it features red fruits such as strawberry, raspberry and a sour cranberry note. It has light tannin but is smooth on the ..read more

Pancake day is around the corner, 21 February to be exact, and it's safe to say we're excited. Here to take the hard work out of cooking, Organic Traditions’ gluten-free Pancake & Waffle Mixes bring wholesome goodness back to breakfast. They combine certified gluten-free oat flour, healthy fat packed coconut flour and prebiotic rich green banana flour. Unlike any other gluten-free pancake mix, Organic Traditions uses organic green banana flour for added fibre. To make green banana flour, bananas that are not yet ripe are harvested, peeled and dried before being turned into flour.  ..read more

Currently in season and packed full of vitamin C – needed no more so than in winter – cauliflower is a firm favourite for February. Try yours mixed with seasonal spinach and tinned chickpeas for a low cost, delicious dinner. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 White onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1.5 tbsp curry powder 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes (or to taste) 400g chopped tomatoes 400ml coconut milk 450g cauliflower, chopped into small florets 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed Large handful spinach Method 1. Heat the olive oil in a large lidded saucepan or casserole di ..read more

Introducing Eatplanted – the plant-based meat company on a mission to change the world, one bite at a time. Founded by a group of four friends in Switzerland, Eatplanted was born after the founders noticed that the majority of plant-based meats were filled with chemicals and additives. After discovering that yellow peas could mimic the fibrous structure of animal meat, Eatplanted was born. To make sure each product doesn't compromise on taste, Francois - a Michelin-starred chef from France was recruited to create delicious marinades. In their factory just outside of Zurich, Eatplanted use ..read more

If you need something to help you hit the reset button this year, Margo Marrone — Co-Founder of natural health and beauty brand The Organic Pharmacy — has shared everything you need to know about their popular 10-Day Detox Kit. Praised by Forbes magazine as a “heaven sent” for cleansing the inner system without fasting, The Organic Pharmacy 10-Day Detox Kit is a complete programme that replenishes the body with essential nutrients, rather than depriving it. We face a host of pollutants in our everyday lives, whether it’s artificial ingredients in our food, cosmetics, and cleaning products ..read more

If you're looking to try something new this January, then why not one of our low-alcohol alternatives. Whether you're looking to go full on dry or just cutting down your intake these non-alcoholic drinks ensure you won't go thirsty. Here are a few of our favourites, plus two mocktail recipes to try. Pentire Described as crafted for active living, Pentire create drinks that harness the power, beauty and immense flavours of plants. Made in the UK, using ingredients sourced on the Cornish coast this non-alcoholic spirit is free from added, sugar, artificial colourings and artificial fla ..read more