Author Archives for Charlotte Senior

Turkey

What to do with giblets

December 12, 2016 9:25 am Published by Comments Off on What to do with giblets

Giblets – the heart, neck, gizzards and liver. While many are still hesitant to use these fiddly parts of the animal, the level of aversion has declined; thanks in part to chefs championing head-to-tail eating and a growing awareness that... Read more


Olive grove

Why farming has to change: lessons from Abruzzo

December 2, 2016 12:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Why farming has to change: lessons from Abruzzo

In our last blog Phil, Founder of Better Food, talked about his experience making pasta with the Ferante family. In this second installment, he draws our attention to some of the social and environmental issues impacting farmers in the region. The... Read more


Sunday lunch with the Ferante family

November 25, 2016 12:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Sunday lunch with the Ferante family

Last month Phil Haughton travelled to Italy in search of good food and good olive oil. In the first part of his journey, he meets a local family in the Abruzzo region and tries his hand at pasta making. Summer... Read more


Christmas birds from Bill and Emma

November 10, 2016 4:09 pm Published by Comments Off on Christmas birds from Bill and Emma

Like many of us, Phil Haughton, founder of Better Food, is aware that the decisions we make impact nature. The condition of nature and how we interact with it in turn influences our health and wellbeing. In today’s globally connected world,... Read more


St Mungo’s tackling Bristol homelessness

November 10, 2016 8:30 am Published by Comments Off on St Mungo’s tackling Bristol homelessness

Better Food is committed to supporting community projects and non-for-profits. That is why in Organic September we held a fundraiser dinner for St Mungo’s homelessness charity. Here we asked them to share their experiences, and discuss the invaluable work they do.... Read more


Your new community-focussed website

November 9, 2016 4:34 pm Published by Comments Off on Your new community-focussed website

Better Food has always put people and planet at the heart of our company. We make this visible in store by supporting organic, ethical and local, and work hard to build community spaces that inspire, restore and reconnect us. With... Read more


Free Water Refills across the City!

October 19, 2016 12:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Free Water Refills across the City!

Free refills in store! This is such a great initiative that we’re part of with Refill Bristol that we wanted to share it: Refill Bristol is fantastic campaign enabling you to fill up your water bottle for free from one... Read more


The Amazing Powers of Turmeric

October 19, 2016 11:30 am Published by Comments Off on The Amazing Powers of Turmeric

Guest blogger Katie Pande – Senior Herbalist at Pukka Herbs – reveals the hidden powers of turmeric. A real superhero Turmeric is one of natures herbal superheroes. The potential benefits of this vibrant root for our own wellbeing are vast... Read more