Food, cooking
and growing
Eating in: 3 - India's Malabar Coast is famous for vibrant, spice-infused food, along with its rich use of coconut, seafood, and spices. Here, Chas Nicholson introduces us to Kerala scrambled eggs Read more.
Eating in: 1 - A week long writing course at an Arvon Foundation centre, along with recipes - Chas Nicholson. Read more.
Pam Warhurst's talk on Incredible Edible and tales of trail-blazing individuals and groups planting food on their streets and in public spaces. "What we were witnessing was a masterclass in how change really happens: from the grassroots upward." Read Lit & Sci report. 20 Jan 2026
No More Cooking: Chas Nicholson has recently adapted his lifestyle, here in Hebden Bridge, to take advantage of the great range of food available in our town. He is able to eat well every day, at a reasonable cost, without cooking at all. Read more.
Eating in: 2 - Chas Nicholson compares what we do with dried legumes - pease pudding - and what other food cultures do. Read more.
Hebden Bridge food writer and author, Geoff Tansey's recent blog entry is entitled, "Is an ethical food system possible in today's world – or tomorrow's?" Geoff also created the successful Food System Academy.
How to grow perennial edibles Jack Wallington is a lifelong gardener and at a recent event organised by Ecological Land Trust, he explored the principles and plants behind the new Grow and Graze perennial edible garden. More info
Pennine Cropshare Receives £28,000 Grant to create jobs and expand operations in Calderdale. The organisation is dedicated to supplying sustainable organic vegetables, fruit, eggs, and bread to collection points across the Calder Valley. Read more
Fundraiser for Calder Grub Hub and Calder Food Support GrubHub, who prepare weekly meals, and Calder Valley Food Support,who distribute food bags, have a fundraiser at the Trades Club on 29 August. Read more.