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Meals rooted in Place and Deep Connections
In a Tech-Weary World we sense a Longing for Connection We live in an era of hyper-connectivity, where work and life are dominated by screens, constant notifications and AI assistants. Yet paradoxically, people are feeling more disconnected than ever from what truly matters – nature, community and authentic human interaction. It’s no surprise that many now actively seek opportunities to unplug and reconnect. In fact, nearly one in four global travelers today make a point to d
natashasstraker
Jan 237 min read


Our Year in Living Food
There’s a particular kind of tiredness that doesn’t get fixed by sleep. It’s the tiredness of being fed but not nourished. Of eating quickly, often, and still feeling like something is missing. Of living in a world where food is everywhere - yet the relationship with food can feel thin, rushed, and strangely disconnected from nature, culture, and body wisdom. This year at Grove & Meadow, we kept returning to one quiet question: what happens when you let food lead again? Not
natashasstraker
Dec 29, 20253 min read


Exploring Vitality with Dan Kittredge: a day rooted in soil, story, and Food Beyond the Plate
Last Sunday was a hugely hopeful day at our Living Food Campus. A group of people gathered to the rhythmic sounds of Mak Adem , not as their titles or roles, but simply as people – their job labels left behind in favour of curious open minds. The Campus was blanketed in intentionality and care to enable the exploration of our vitailty equation to emerge deeply. Vitality = nutrient density + nutrient diversity + nutrient availability x by presence At the centre of the day's cu
natashasstraker
Nov 27, 20256 min read


The Kitchen Is a Library: archiving Kenya’s living foodways
We’ve been crossing Kenya to learn - archiving techniques, swapping seeds, and cooking shoulder to shoulder with stewards of land and...
natashasstraker
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Soil to Soul: Reflections on Our Regenerative Food Journey in the UK
Over the past few weeks, we traveled from Kenya to the UK on a mission to deepen our understanding of regenerative food systems. We spent...
natashasstraker
Jul 8, 20257 min read


A note from the TED Countdown
Last week we spoke at the TED Countdown event and served up a colourful dessert for the Dandelion Women in Action evening meal at Afrika...
natashasstraker
Jun 23, 20252 min read


From Soil to Soul: Cultivating Gut Health at Grove & Meadow
Imagine burying your hands in rich, living soil – it feels earthy and full of life. That life isn’t just a feeling: it’s literally...
natashasstraker
Jun 18, 20256 min read


Exploring Gastronomy Tourism in Africa Through the Lens of Our Untapped Crop Potential
81% of travelers say local food defines their trip—yet Africa’s gastronomy potential is untapped. How can we revolutionize culinary tourism? My takeaways from the UN Gastronomy Conference:
astirling6
May 6, 20252 min read


Grove and Meadow at the UNWTO Forum: Shaping the Future of Gastronomy Tourism
Grove and Meadow is on a mission to revolutionise food systems by unlocking extraordinary flavour and nutrition, all while preserving the...
natashasstraker
Mar 28, 20253 min read


Circularity & Reciprocity
At Grove and Meadow we are deeply committed to regenerative farming practices that reflect our core beliefs about the interrelationship...
natashasstraker
Mar 7, 20254 min read


We need a different way of thinking and being if we are to truly transform food systems and our relationship to them.
At the Living Food Campus, we believe that the future is generated day by day, word by word, conversation by conversation, and action...
natashasstraker
Feb 12, 20252 min read


Food Beyond the Plate Manifesto: for a food system that nourishes all life
This is a moment of possibility, and each one of us holds the power to shape a Kenyan food future that nourishes all life. Every choice...
natashasstraker
Feb 7, 20254 min read


Seeds of Connection: A Year in Reflection
As we approach the end of this year, we find ourselves looking back at all the ways we’ve been growing—together, with the earth, and...
natashasstraker
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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