The ride-or-die goodies in your fridge & pantry.
From guilty-pleasure snacks to the staples you can’t cook without — this is where cravings meet essentials.
Sections
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Herbs & Spices
Gut Health Goodies
Superfood Staples
Guilty Pleasures
Herbs & Spices
A little sprinkle of magic for both your meals and your health. From thyme and rosemary to basil and beyond, these kitchen staples don’t just add flavor — they pack powerful wellness benefits too. Think anti-inflammatory boosts, immunity support, and...
Thyme is a staple herb every household should have in their cupboard! It's a herb that is always used in our Jamaican and Caribbean cooking- in most of our dishes. Also has great health benefits. Can be used as a tea for coughs.
How to grow Thyme | RHS Herbs
Rosemary is another great herb to store in the cupboard, used a lot in Mediterranean cooking. Rosemary is said to boost brain health
How to grow Rosemary
Used in your Italian cooking. I always add it to pizza and pastas when cooking. Even bechamel sauces. Said to help reduce inflammation and sooth issues and reduce bloating.
How to grow Basil
One of my favourites to add to Italian cooking. Rich in vitamin K, supports bone health, and helps detox. I like the taste of parsley and this is another I add to my pasta dishes
How to grow Parsley
Another great herb to use in your cooking supports respiratory health, and aids digestion. Similar to basil I use on pizza and pasta sauces. Oregano oil is also really powerful to help with flu/colds.
How to grow Oregano | RHS Herbs
Used in Indian cuisine this spice is a superfood. Acts as an Anti-inflammatory, supports joint health, and boosts immunity. I like to add a little to honey with black pepper and ginger when I feel like I have a sore throat.
Amazon.co.uk: Turmeric Powder
Gut Health Goodies
Because a happy gut = a happy you. This section is loaded with probiotic-rich picks and prebiotic power foods — from kombucha and kimchi and miso. Whether you sip it, crunch it, or stir it in, these goodies keep your digestion smooth and your microbi...
Kombucha is a fizzy fermented tea packed with probiotics to support digestion and boost gut flora. I actually like to make it myself at home but if I don't have time to make it it's nice to have a bottle in the fridge.
Kombucha - Amazon.co.uk
Kefir - A tangy fermented milk (or water) drink that’s probiotic-rich, supports immunity, and helps nutrient absorption. If you are dairy intolerant kombucha is a better alternative.
Biotiful Dairy Organic Kefir Milk Drink 250ml
Kimchi A spicy Korean staple that’s probiotic-rich, supports metabolism, and helps with anti-inflammation. If your vegetarian like me this is a great way to have fermented food that's good for your digestion. I like the spicy flavour as well.
Vegetarian and vegan kimchi (Chaesik-kimchi: 채식김치) recipe by ...
Fermented soybean paste with probiotics that support gut health and add savory depth to meals. Vegans and vegetarians like myself like to use this to add that umami flavour to dishes.
Clearspring Organic Japanese White Miso Paste - Unpasteurised 270g
Supports digestion, balances stomach acid, and may help regulate blood sugar.
Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother 1L
Superfood Staples
The nutrient-dense all-stars your body loves. From chia seeds and flax to spirulina and maca powder, these superfoods pack big benefits into small servings. Energy, immunity, glow — consider this your shortcut to feeling (and looking) your best.
Great for desserts or breakfast. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein; support heart health, digestion, and sustained energy. I like to make chia pots. Mixing them with coconut milk and fresh fruit like mango.
Amazon.co.uk: Chia Seed
Packed with lignans and omega-3s; great for hormone balance, lowering cholesterol, and boosting skin health. I add them to smoothies and sprinkle on soups
Amazon.co.uk: Flaxseed
Known for hormone support, improved energy, mood balance, and even enhancing stamina.I simply add the powder to smoothies or have as a tea
Amazon.co.uk: Maca Powder
Guilty Pleasures
Because balance is everything. This section is for the snacks, sips, and little indulgences you just can’t quit — whether it’s that midnight chocolate fix, salty crisps, or a cheeky glass of wine. No guilt, just pure joy in every bite (or sip).
Was given a bottle as a birthday present. Great for any celebration
Prosecco / Sparkling Wine & Champagne: Grocery
Vegan cheese lovers, this is a good brand here in the U.K.
I AM NUT OK
Because cheese makes everything better!
Artisan Cheeses
Honestly my fav biscuit. I can't just have one... I could finish a packet very easily.
Caramel Digestives | McVitie's
Im obsessed with pistachios lately. None better than pistachios from the Mediterranean. I like the pistachio pesto and pistachio cream (like pistachio butter) this is a good brand and all yummy