Journal

Notes from the larder.

Original essays on what free from means, how to shop gluten-free in Britain, UK allergen labelling, and a dairy-free pantry that still feels generous.

A table of vegetables, citrus and kitchen bowls

2026-03-12 · 8 min read

What “free from” actually means

A phrase from the supermarket aisle, and a more useful way to think about food that simply does not contain a thing.

A grocer’s produce display of vegetables and fruit

2026-04-02 · 9 min read

Shopping gluten-free in Britain

From the Coeliac UK symbol to the supermarket bay: how to buy bread, flour and a decent lunch without making it a project.

Hands preparing food at a kitchen counter

2026-05-18 · 10 min read

How to read UK allergen labelling

The fourteen allergens, bold type, “may contain”, and what Natasha’s Law changed for the sandwich in the fridge.

Open pantry shelves with jars of dry goods

2026-06-09 · 8 min read

Building a dairy-free pantry that still feels generous

What to keep on the shelf so that cooking without milk, butter or cheese does not become a study in deprivation.