Jun 27, 2017Growing in Season: Hackney HerbalWe chatted all things herbal with Nat Mady, founder of the amazing Hackney Herbal. Hackney Herbal are a social enterprise specialising in creative events which explore the beneficial uses of herbs (sadly often overlooked in seasonal food discussions). Nat coordinates projects that aim to connect people with their natural environment…Gardening4 min readGardening4 min read
Apr 27, 2017Drinking in Season: Off the Wagon’s Gin and Rhubarb SourWe aren’t just about eating in season here at E8 in Season, we also love drinking in season. As a special treat (just in time for the long weekend!) we asked John Parry, owner of Off the Wagon, to share a special seasonal cocktail recipe. …Recipe3 min readRecipe3 min read
Apr 23, 2017Eating in Season: Newton & PottWe caught up with Kylee Newton, founder of award winning Newton & Pott. Newton & Pott make delicious preserves using wonderful seasonal ingredients all from their Hackney kitchen. Kylee founded Newton & Pott in 2012 as a means to ‘save the season’ and give good produce longevity. Kylee, originally from…Food3 min readFood3 min read
Apr 17, 2017Cooking in season: Ceri JonesWe caught up with Ceri Jones, founder of Natural Kitchen Adventures and talked all things seasonal. Ceri Jones is a trained Natural Chef, completing her training at Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts in San Francisco in 2013. Ceri runs Natural Kitchen Adventures, which was originally established as…Food4 min readFood4 min read
Mar 26, 2017Buying in Season: Growing CommunitiesChatting with Richenda Wilson, Marketing Co-ordinator at Growing Communities, was a big deal for me. Growing Communities was one of my main inspirations for starting this campaign. Collecting its organic fruit and veg bags is a highlight of my week and has been a huge education in seasonal eating. Growing…Food4 min readFood4 min read
Mar 19, 2017Cooking in Season: Alexandra Dudley, Punch FoodsI first came across Alexandra Dudley on Instagram. Her pictures of wonderful seasonal creations had me drooling over my computer screen. I caught up with Alexandra to find out why she’s chosen to make seasonal ingredients central to her cooking. Artist, Londoner and entrepreneur, Alexandra will travel far for good…Food5 min readFood5 min read
Mar 12, 2017Eating in Season: Poco — Broadway MarketWe chatted seasonal eating with Ben Pryor, director and drinks chief at Poco Tapas Bar. Since its birth in 2004 Poco has toured the UK’s best festivals, preparing mountainous feasts for hungry revellers. …Food4 min readFood4 min read
Mar 6, 2017Eating in season: Brooksby’s WalkIn the first of our profiles on local businesses who promote seasonal eating in Hackney we caught up with Budgie Montoya, Head Chef at Brooksby’s Walk. Brooksby’s Walk is a bar and restaurant in Homerton, in a converted 1930’s public convenience building with a brilliant roof terrace. With Jim behind…Food3 min readFood3 min read
Feb 7, 2017Getting Hackney eating seasonallyAn introduction I’m a Hackney resident with two small children on a mission to get Hackney educated on what’s in season. Since having kids (i.e. spending a little more time away from my desk and/or the pub) I’ve had a bit more time to think about the food I am…Food3 min readFood3 min read
