Stirring thoughts

An inspiring journal of thoughts. Contributions from our Founder & more.

A Christmas Letter from Romilla

A Christmas Letter from Romilla

Romilla Arber

Dear Customers, As another year draws to a close I reflect at how quickly time seems to be passing. I am caught in a paradoxical ‘catch 22’ situation, the contradictory...

A Christmas Letter from Romilla

Romilla Arber

Dear Customers, As another year draws to a close I reflect at how quickly time seems to be passing. I am caught in a paradoxical ‘catch 22’ situation, the contradictory...

Why We Don't Need Big Food's Permission to Be Healthy

Why We Don't Need Big Food's Permission to Be H...

Romilla Arber

Last week Chris Van Tulleken confirmed through his Lancet paper that ultra-processed food causes human ill health through chronic disease. There is no ignoring the mounting evidence. Put starkly, ultra-processed...

Why We Don't Need Big Food's Permission to Be H...

Romilla Arber

Last week Chris Van Tulleken confirmed through his Lancet paper that ultra-processed food causes human ill health through chronic disease. There is no ignoring the mounting evidence. Put starkly, ultra-processed...

Pump Street Chocolate, Real Chocolate.

Pump Street Chocolate, Real Chocolate.

Romilla Arber

We've been searching for a chocolate supplier that shares our values – one that doesn't use emulsifiers and other unnatural ingredients. Pump Street Chocolate, a craft chocolate maker based in...

Pump Street Chocolate, Real Chocolate.

Romilla Arber

We've been searching for a chocolate supplier that shares our values – one that doesn't use emulsifiers and other unnatural ingredients. Pump Street Chocolate, a craft chocolate maker based in...

Why Black Bear Honey Drinks Are Different

Why Black Bear Honey Drinks Are Different

Romilla Arber

Black Bear Honey Co. brings together two crafts - beekeeping and brewing - to create naturally refreshing drinks made with green tea, honey and botanicals.

Why Black Bear Honey Drinks Are Different

Romilla Arber

Black Bear Honey Co. brings together two crafts - beekeeping and brewing - to create naturally refreshing drinks made with green tea, honey and botanicals.

Add Life to Your Diet – Literally

Add Life to Your Diet – Literally

Romilla Arber

Fermentation is an age-old process that transforms simple ingredients into powerful, gut-friendly foods. From tangy sauerkraut to creamy yogurt and savoury miso, fermented foods are rich in natural probiotics that...

Add Life to Your Diet – Literally

Romilla Arber

Fermentation is an age-old process that transforms simple ingredients into powerful, gut-friendly foods. From tangy sauerkraut to creamy yogurt and savoury miso, fermented foods are rich in natural probiotics that...

A Message on Immigration

A Message on Immigration

Romilla Arber

It is hard to read the recent media coverage about immigration and not feel depressed. My father was an immigrant to the UK in the late 1950s. He came here...

A Message on Immigration

Romilla Arber

It is hard to read the recent media coverage about immigration and not feel depressed. My father was an immigrant to the UK in the late 1950s. He came here...