How to stuff a monkey; one battered old cook book can tell a thousand stories open.substack.com/pub/queenofmar…

BBC News - What is the Tory national service plan and how might it work? bbc.com/news/articles/… Community volunteering; does critical local infrastructure include farming?

Amazing woman, and excellent chairing too, best of the weekend. We all need more Doons in our lives.

The biggest, most existential issue facing our species is being totally ignored in the election debate. Today’s march to #RestoreNatureNow will be a celebration of nature but also an expression of our grief & anger - the lack of leadership is unforgivable theguardian.com/environment/ar…

Very excited to announce the launch of THE WATERSHED POLLUTION MAP! River health, landfills, sewage, road run-off, intensive farming, big industry, forever chemicals, abandoned mines, bathing waters, flood risk, protected areas and so much more... 🧵 bit.ly/45GBMRQ

'Oat cuisine'. A photographic celebration of Staffordshire oatcake shops. theguardian.com/artanddesign/g…

Larders & pantries...Caroline Eden I was thinking of you when I wrote this post. What's behind the larder door; link in my bio.

The joy of finding challah bread in South London, gooseberry crumble & waving a magic wand for the NHS; at market with Aaron Vallance open.substack.com/pub/queenofmar…

The last thing I thought about last night has come true.

bbc.co.uk/news/live/czk0… Out of the House of Lords too? That's what he deserves #generalection2024

Joy to finally meet you Aaron Vallance

Looking back on St David's Day in Cardiff with a post about 3 markets incl Cardiff Market Marchnad Caerdydd, laverbread, cockles & seaweed gin at The Potted Pig. Link in bio #Cardiff #foodmarkets #laverbread

At Notting Hill #farmersmarket with the grande dame of food writing Elisabeth Luard open.substack.com/pub/queenofmar…

Caught red-handed' All about mulberries, including the real Tottenham cake, mulberry granita & saving the Bethnal Green mulberry Spitalfields Life open.substack.com/pub/queenofmar…

Is it time we stopped growing pumpkins? What other vegetable is grown to be carved up, discarded or shot out of a cannon? A winter squash will taste better but whatever you do, #eatyourpumpkin open.substack.com/pub/queenofmar…

Please show your support calling for government to overturn this family farm tax and add your name today. #BackBritishFarming campaigns.nfuonline.com/page/160300/pe…

Streaming free this w/e National Theatre #nye superb set & sound design. michael sheen 💙 brilliant as the politican with principals who gave us the NHS. Shame about the incredibly annoying YouTube adverts.