Gut Feelings

21/08/2026

Chronic pain... A wee personal one.

Mechty this last year has been quite rough behind the scenes and today I have hit a bit of a peak of frustration as my back has jolted back a few steps, yet again. I've been struggling with sciatica/slipped disc/who really knows for over a year and a half now and this last year in particular has been a real struggle.

The reality of being self employed means there is nae sick leave. I mean, there is but Gut Feelings doors would be closing too. It has been extra poor timing as I am more alone in the business this year than I have been in quite a few years - many issues have been highlighted in my working movements!

There have been plenty moments where I have wished I was employed just so that I could actually take the rest that my body needs. So many have offered to help but sadly it's just not that straightforward, as self employed folks will know.

Tonight's dinner has had to be cancelled as a result as I pushed it a weeee bitty too hard yesterday and today I'm needing to listen in a little. Sorry for the rollercoaster of consistency! Managing things (mainly) alone alongside the reality of life, land management and all that is required outside of work means that it is incredibly hard to stick to consistent rhythms at times.

Thanks for understanding and sticking with me. Here's to easing back pain!

13/08/2026

This evenings takeaway, inspired by flavours of Turkey!

A Turkish green bean and potato stew served with spiced bean & fermented carrot patties, a kefir & tahini dressed salad and roast courgettes covered in a fermented beetroot sauce.

12/08/2026

Tomorrow evenings menu!

I am away for work this weekend so have switched the takeaway to Thursday this week and am offering it a bitty earlier than normal.

As always, pre-order only so please email me:
[email protected]
Thank you!

08/08/2026

THANK YOU!

Thanks so much to Ekopia for organising such a wonderful event today and thank you SO much to everyone who made my day so heart warming-ly enjoyable.

What a total pleasure to do a market literally right outside the door of The Fermented Food Hub and to meet many people who have been supporting my business for years for the first time. It means an incredible amount to me!

To those of you who had, and enjoyed, the food I served up today. If you would like to be kept in the loop of healthy takeaways, freezer meals and new experimental yums, please email me:
[email protected] and I will add you to the mailing list.

Feeling immensely grateful to be part of this community.

07/08/2026

Tonights dinner!

Feeling so chuffed to be in a relationship with a sourdough wizard - hehe. I trialled these flatbread earlier in the year but this evening they have levelled up after following Daniel's advice. Properly fermented. So wonderfully puffy and a total joy to watch them cook!

This evening I served up;
Moroccan mixed bean stew with a quinoa, sprouted lentil and Dill Kraut salad. Served with fermented beetroot hummus and a wild garlic sourdough flatbread.

Come see me tomorrow at The Enterprise Fair in Findhorn to chat about what it is I'm up to here at The Fermented Food Hub. I will be serving up some lunch, no pre-order needed.

07/08/2026

06/08/2026

Tomorrow evenings menu.

As always, email me to pre-order.
[email protected]

03/08/2026

Come and say hello this Saturday!

I will be setting up a stall and offering some food/smoothies at The Fermented Food Hub for The Enterprise Fair in Findhorn. There will be lots of stalls and talks, it's sure to be a great day.

This is a nice chance to come and say hello and chat about what I am up to at The Fermented Food Hub. Plus it's a chance to try out my food without the need to pre-order.

Looking forward to it!

31/07/2026

This evenings healthy takeaway!

Jamaican potato and chickpea curry with rice n' peas. Served with a sauerkraut coleslaw, jerk coated courgettes and a fermented hot sauce.

Having a great wee time travelling around the world with these Friday night takeaways. Finding ways to bring a wee fermented sprinkle into each!

Thanks so much to all who are supporting me with this venture.

30/07/2026

Tomorrow evenings menu :)

As always, pre-order and collection only. Please email me to book:
[email protected]

Thank you!