How much do you think about your gut? Is it something that you are aware of or just know it to be something that digests food? The gut a fascinating system, full of interesting processes which is why it is referred to as the second brain. Most of us can ignore our gut but it tells us some very interesting things if we listen… --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

We are well into spring and food waste has been topical due to price increases making life challenging for many households. Thankfully creativity and practical steps to reduce food waste can help to minimise the impact of squeezed household budgets. You can do this - listen to how!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

Why do we bother making pledges in January? It’s the month after we eat the most food yet January is a month we often talk about food pledges. Could it be possible that your food pledges in January will take you to amazing heights in 2022? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

Cooking with herbs can turn a boring meal into an amazing one. Herbs have both medicinal and culinary uses so it’s no surprise that more and more people have become curious about using herbs in cooking. Making a start with herbs is easy when you know how. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

There’s plenty to explore when it comes to warm salads and tasty vegetables. As the cold weather approaches, don’t let that put you off the food growing ambitions started in January. Relax and unwind as you chop the garlic and roast the butternut squash. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

Summer is the season for great vegetables and this year it’s turned out plenty of courgettes. Listen to this podcast and start experimenting with summer fruit and vegetables like courgettes, tomatoes, broccoli and spinach. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

If you’re interested in food and culture listen to this episode and discover how some of our Italian friends enjoy their summer with amazingly healthy fruits and vegetables. They make eating seasonal food so easy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

Summer is here and we have plenty to celebrate. For one, the hungry gap is over and we can eat lots of delicious fruit snd veg. Do you want to know what’s in season? Listen to this episode to find out what is plentiful in June. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

Anyone with multiple things on the go will know how helpful relaxation can be. The lockdowns made us face some “home truths” about ourselves. Now it’s time to mend some of our ways by starting to cook mindfully. Our guest Saba a life long food lover, cook and yoga teacher talks to us about how everything is linked and more importantly how to start fixing it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

If you’re growing your own food, shopping in farmers markets and so on, you may notice the hungry gap; a kind of pause affecting some of your favourite produce; making you appreciate them even more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

This episode is a chat with Sofia, mum of two who shares great insights on their role in family life, particularly in teaching children about food and ultimately what impact that has on the children’s future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

With the sun shining and brighter longer days arriving, we have a lot to smile about. Mother’s Day in March is just the icing on the cake, literally. Find out why in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

Valentine’s Day is another great winter celebration reminding us of the strong bond between food and love. This amazing celebration has become such a huge part of our lives and long may it continue. Let’s get some thoughts about this great foodie festival. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

The Italians love their Mediterranean diet and so do we. But what happens when loving plant based foods becomes the trend (at least for one month) Let’s get some insights from our Italian connection. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

Happy new year and happy new month. For some of us January has become the month of wellness goals. For others, it brings an opportunity to try a plant based diet or explore what it’s all about. Join us as we discuss what baby steps towards veganuary looks like. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

Variety will remain the spice of life at Christmas. Beware though ..meals can still be reinvented the day after Christmas. Listen to how Alex brings variety to her Christmas cooking . .. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

What will be different about food at Christmas for family and friends all over the world? Lets face it, this year has been a strange one but at least there’s Christmas and Christmas food. Join us as we talk to people about their favourite Christmas food. Yum! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

If you started your food growing adventure with garlic you’ll be pleased to know that in the autumn you can grow a range of other interesting crops that will bring excitement to food this autumn. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

It’s easy to get confused about hunger, thirst, boredom. In this episode we’ll discuss the details to see if we can get it right and stay on track. Would you like to talk about it? Do you have a question? Get in touch at [email protected] or leave a message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

If you’re a foodie you’ll love real bread and definitely sourdough! We know that additives in commercial bread make it less desirable and nutritious. Listen to this episode with Ed the Baker (Eddy) and fall in love with real dough. For more information email [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

The portion size conversation is a major step in keeping a balance. Over the years we have become accustomed to bigger sized plates. We thought we were getting more value for our bucks but are we really? Let’s talk some more, get in touch at [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

Best thing about fruits is that they can be preserved for all year round. By experimenting with fruit preserving in the summer you’re going to save a lot of money and time and make a lot of friends through gifting. It’s worth a try. Listen to this podcast to find out how. Get in touch at [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

The obesity debate is alive and kicking. This special episode encourages us to think about fats both the friendly and unfriendly ones. Our bodies need some but we tend to over give. Join our let’s do this challenge for this week and see if we can kick out the bad fats for good. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message

One of the most amazing thing about summer is not only the delicious and nutritious food we enjoy its the refreshing drinks that we make. From watermelon to cucumber and lemonade the list is endless but WATER trumps them all. Listen to this episode with Sukhi and go get a drink. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenwich-pantry/message