The Wicked Leeks Ethical Gift Guide 2021

With a focus on crafts, beauty and other original low-impact gifts from small ethical businesses – share the joy of a sustainable Christmas with our 2021 gift guide.

Processed food has higher emissions

New study finds unhealthy foods have higher emissions as speakers at British Nutrition Federation event point out links between health and sustainable food.

Where to go next with food waste?

Food waste is closely linked to climate change, but the solution is in how we produce and distribute that food, not just eating your leftovers.

Deck the halls: From food to gifts

Explore Christmas with Wicked Leeks, for the best seasonal eating, recipe inspiration and gifts.

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The people are rising

As the exodus of workers since Brexit takes hold, it brings a dawning realisation of just how much they are needed, and a chance to revalue our food system with people at the centre.

Historic estate opens doors

Growers, producers, chefs or ‘visionaries’ can apply to join Kingsclere Estate’s circular food and farming community.

Wicked Leeks: Climate Special out now

Featuring a cover interview with Patagonia, news from COP26, and living for a new era. Plus meet the farm of the future and tips for a sustainable Christmas.

Secrets of cider

Preserving rare apple varieties and orchard biodiversity, a focus on flavour and no waste of blemished fruit – here’s why cider making is more sustainable than you might think.

In conversation with Ruby Tandoh

Food writer Ruby Tandoh on cooking for ordinary people, following the joy of food rather than a glossy photo, and why donuts make the best snack.

How to eat persimmon

Also known as Sharon fruit or kaki and in season right now, the persimmon has a distinctive honey-like flavour and works well in crumbles, salads or on a cheeseboard.

Are mushrooms sustainable?

As mainstream mushroom production still relies on peat, Hugh Thomas hears from farms at two ends of the spectrum.

A hemp revival

Wrongly associated with the effects of marijuana, hemp is a highly sustainable crop that can be used for food, textiles or building materials. We find out more in a new investigative film.

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Top recipes to celebrate kale

As the days cool and autumn colours emerge, fresh British-grown kale comes into season offering a delicious splash of green in these top five kale recipes.