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King of zing — these pickled green tomatoes contain all the nutritional and digestive benefits of a traditional ferment, but without using any sugar.

Rich in antioxidants and vitamin B + C, tomatoes contain an alkaloid called tomatine that is said to fight cancer cells, prevent premature aging, and protect the immune system. The folklore of fermentation dates back centuries, varying in spice, depending on local ingredients.

These pickled toms feature traditional Georgian flavours — located on the Black Sea coast, on the border between Eastern Europe and Western Asia — our twist is in the combination of herbs: sacred bay leaves and a generous pop of dill. Serve with cheeses, rye, or eat them straight out of the jar!

It is said that we take over 20,000 breaths each day. Whether we are breathing for deep rest or for an endorphin hit, if the past few years have taught us anything, it is to look after our lungs.

This restorative tonic, loaded with greens, helps to soothe swollen or tight breathing passages and lubricate the lungs for ultimate cardiovascular health. 

An unlikely ingredient: turnip, is added to this recipe for its high volume of vitamin A, and lemons for vitamin C, both also full of antioxidants. Garlic, a natural antibiotic, adds antiviral and antibacterial properties to keep your system clean and robust. Our Breathe Easy Juice is a combination of powerful foods, each humming with flavour and working to heal your body from within.

Heal and warm your system from the inside-out with this dark brew that utilises three simple ingredients from your pantry. The hero ingredient for this tea is the immune-boosting fruit Elderberry that releases a glorious deep crimson colour, packed with antioxidants and vitamins, that helps to tame inflammation in the body and boost the immune system. Straight forward and adaptable, this stovetop recipe is set to become part of your medicinal arsenal.

We can reinvent the standard, take out the gluten, or switch up ingredients, but the best moments in the kitchen happen when our food truly connects us with others. This series of Sans Sustenance is focused on recipes that have been passed down through generations, perhaps tweaked a little along the way, but always soaked in family history and marinated in love.

The health benefits from eating fresh herbs and garden greens is no secret. And at this time of the year, when life gets busy and our best intentions slip, getting a dose of fresh leafy greens into our meals becomes essential. 
Carter Were of Were Bros walks us through her lush vegetable garden and around her medicinal herb wheel to pull together a crisp Garden Salad. Drizzled in her home made Coriander & Parsley Pesto dressing, this simple dish is quick to make, and ingredients can be easily supplemented with alternative plants.