This hearty, comforting, flavour-packed dish showcases the nutty richness of pearled naked barley, a wholesome and nutritious alternative to rice. Naturally high in fibre and full of slow-release energy, barley gives this dish a satisfying bite and depth that pairs beautifully with earthy mushrooms and fragrant thyme. 

This Hearty Twisted Spelt Bread from Greens & Grains by Anne-Katrin Weber is a beautifully simple yet impressive loaf that celebrates the rich, nutty flavour of spelt. Combining spelt flour with pearled spelt adds texture and heartiness. This slow-fermented bread develops incredible depth of flavour and a wonderfully crisp crust. With its rustic twisted shape and chewy crumb, it’s perfect for tearing and sharing, serving alongside soups and stews, or enjoying simply with butter and salt.

A simple, deeply nourishing ramen that combines the rich, savoury flavour of Hodmedod’s Fava Bean Umami Paste with the nutrient-packed crunch of SUCSEED.

A fragrant and comforting Mejadra-style dish featuring earthy lentils and basmati rice, topped with crispy fried onions and served with a zesty garlic yoghurt.

Hodmedod's pop-up Shop! will be open again on Saturday 7th February alongside Barleybird's annual Seed Swap.

Hodmedod co-founder Josiah Meldrum describes how Hodmedod emerged from the question of whether we can reliably and sustainably feed ourselves.

Our new organic naked fava beans and yellow peas can be used just like split beans and peas - there are just a few intact whole pulses that will generally split in half when soaked and cooked. But why are some of our beans & peas now naked?

In a world increasingly aware of energy use and environmental impact, the Wonderbag offers a refreshingly simple solution: slow cooking without electricity. Invented by South African entrepreneur Sarah Collins, the Wonderbag was born out of a need for safe, accessible, and energy-efficient cooking methods in areas with limited fuel or power. Today, it’s used across the world, from off-grid kitchens to eco-conscious households, to cook food gently, slowly, and efficiently.