How To Use

As a Hot Drink

No need for honey. Mix a capful (about 10ml) of Natural Umber in a cup of warm water, for a soothing hot  drink. You can add other flavours if you like, but it’s just like an apple tea taken on its own!

A Simple Salad Dressing

Blitz a shallot, 100ml of Natural Umber Apple Cider Vinegar, a tablespoon of Dijon mustard, sea salt and black pepper. Then gradually add 300ml of olive oil until smooth.

Wild Garlic Capers

Collect the wild garlic just when the flowers have finished and remove any remaining petals. Pick the seed pods off the stems and don’t worry too much about a little bit of stem being left on. For the brine, boil 250ml of water with 2 tablespoons of sea salt. Put the seed pods into a […]

Elderflower Vinegar

  A common recipe among foragers! Fill a jar with elderflowers. Pick them on a dry day when they are creamy and full of pollen. Aim for as little stalk as possible, snip with scissors and don’t worry about a bit of green. Pour in Natural Umber vinegar to cover the flowers and weigh them […]

Grown-Up Soft Drink

Sometimes (yes, really), you don’t actually need or want to have an alcoholic drink. And your insides will thank you for this delicious alternative. Just add 10-20ml (about 2 tablespoons) of Natural Umber to a glass of 200-300ml of iced sparkling water. It’s a surprisingly refreshing and delicious drink, perfect ‘for when you’re not drinking’.  […]

Healthy Crunchy Coleslaw

Shred a green or red cabbage, 2 carrots, an apple and half an onion and mix together in a bowl. Separately, mix together 200ml of Natural Umber apple cider vinegar, a teaspoon of wholegrain mustard, sea salt and black pepper, with two tablespoons of mayonnaise. Mix both together with your hands and serve with chopped […]

Warming Winter Toddy

Chef, food writer and creator/host of ‘Desert Island Dishes’ podcast Margie Nomura brings us this delicious and simple, healthy hot drink, perfect for everyday or for shifting stubborn sore throats, coughs and colds. Easy to make, warming, comforting and healing, it’s sure to banish the winter blues and super-charge your health. Peel an inch of […]

One-Pan Roast Veg

This is a great mid-week, one-pan, go-to, to use up stale vegetables in the fridge. Or it can make a perfect accompaniment to a slap-up roast dinner. Chop up a good selection of your favourite vegetables. You could use carrots, parsnips, courgettes, peppers, cherry tomatoes, butternut squash, aubergine, celery and leek. To add bulk, you […]

Gut-Friendly Smoothie

Making a morning smoothie doesn’t have to be a chore. You don’t need to carefully measure everything or spend ages chopping, peeling and slicing. Just whizz your favourite healthy flavours in a strong blender and see how it tastes. Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge until the next day. But why not make […]

Fruit Juice Kick

Some people find the taste of vinegar (even ours!) a bit strong to begin with. A great way to get into the habit is to add a dash to some fresh fruit juice, then build up to two tablespoons of ACV to 200ml of juice. Cloudy, pulpy juices generally contain more nutrients and and fibre […]

Crunchy, Sweet Greens

This dressing will add a sweet punch to any bowl of green veggies. A perfect side to any main dish and packed with vitamins. Simply lightly steam your favourite greens. Be careful not to overcook or they’ll lose their crunchiness (and goodness!) You could try; Mange tout: Steam for 3-4 mins Sugar snap peas: Steam […]