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The first time I lit a wood burner, I was living in a shed at the bottom of a boat builder’s garden. It was draughty and small and perfect, the...
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Rituals
Nostalgia always seems to hit me at this time of year. Something about the gusts of wind, the turning of the leaves, the knitted jumpers, the smell of firewood, the...
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entertaining
Mother Root makes ACV-activated, non-alcoholic aperitifs that actually make you feel great. They’re naturally bold and strong drinks that serve you up a dose of good feelings, whether you’re rooting...
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entertaining
They say you can’t fight fire with fire. So what happens when the slow burn of Mother Root Ginger reaches the Dragons’ Den? With our episode airing next week, here’s...
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Wholebeing
What does it mean to stay, instead of to escape? Can they mean the same thing? It’s easy to get stuck in the bubble of routine: eat, work, sleep, repeat....
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Food and Drink
I’m sitting outside by the stairwell of my block of flats in London. In the corner to my right, cool grey stone is being softened and scented by the trawling...
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Community
The thing that strikes me about Kathryn Tyler is her serenity. Having been friends for years – closer more recently after deciding to move back to Cornwall – I have...
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feel good
Waking up bleary eyed, the bed so warm and comforting, and the only thought: how can I stay here? But you persist, you get yourself up because what awaits is...
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