Becky is a lifestyle and food writer for Wicked Leeks and a Riverford co-owner, where she works as PR and social media assistant. Creativity is at the heart of her career journey as an artist and craftsperson, having worked for over a decade in sustainable design and shoemaking in Devon. Feeling part of something that brings positive change is important to her, and partly why she chose to work at Riverford. Outside work, she is happiest when drawing nature and enjoying good food with friends.
Make friends with kohlrabi's peppery crunch, enjoy a leisurely globe artichoke or find out why summer turnips are having a moment - here's our round-up of the best lesser-known seasonal summer…
By Becky Blench - 11th May 2022
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Seasonality is a key component of wellbeing that can nourish us physically and emotionally, but can 'spring cleaning' ourselves actually work?
By Becky Blench - 30th April 2022
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Swap chickpeas for Carlin peas and try fava beans on toast – here’s our round up of climate-friendly swaps for beans and pulses and how to cook them.
By Becky Blench - 27th April 2022
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As spring emerges, we celebrate the start of the season with these new recipes for asparagus, ideal for seasonal, healthy meals to share with friends.
By Becky Blench - 27th April 2022
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A poem about the beauty of growing your own food and a review of a powerful exhibition of Aboriginal art make up our new Art and Culture pages in the latest print issue.
By Becky Blench - 25th April 2022
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Cooking from scratch, freezing or low fuel cooking techniques can all help save money while cooking healthy, nutritious meals and cutting waste.
By Becky Blench - 14th April 2022
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The inconsistent weather last year meant slow ripening of the chilli fruits, and although many varieties can be picked green, most benefit from the sun ripening them for the best flavour, writes…
By Chris Wakefield - 18th May 2022
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There is some nostalgia within green circles for the 1940s, mainly because the war and subsequent rationing imposed a healthy diet and very low tolerance of waste, writes Simon Fairlie in his new…
By Simon Fairlie - 18th May 2022
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Wicked Leeks’ series of live events will host food writers Melissa Hemsley and Ixta Belfrage this summer as part of a series with women in food and sustainability.
By Wicked Leeks - 18th May 2022
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Turn veg into star-studded gems with whatever you have in the fridge in this delicious South Asian 'nine-jewel' korma from chef Asma Khan.
By Wicked Leeks - 12th May 2022
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For Mental Health Awareness Week, plant-based chef Lauren Lovatt explores what food benefits the mind and shares her recipe for ‘sizzling courgettes’.
By Lauren Lovatt - 12th May 2022
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I did my best to thank the 35 staff (almost all French) for helping to make it the success it is today; for the beautiful cabbages, the joy they bring to the farm, and their hard work.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 11th May 2022
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