I am Emily

Food, wellbeing, good places & everything in between

This is where I share the things that make real life feel a bit better – food I actually want to eat, honest wellbeing, places worth going and the lessons I’m learning along the way. You’ll find useful recommendations, good stories and plenty of real life from Essex, London and wherever else I happen to be.

Recipes, reviews & very good things to eat & drink

Food & Drink

Feeling better without pretending life is always zen

Wellbeing

Local walks, lovely places and trips when I can fit them in

Out & About

Beauty, useful finds, honest thoughts & everything else!

Life Lately

Brands I work with

A few of the brands I genuinely use & love

The latest

New recipes, honest reviews, little life updates and things worth sharing

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Flat lay of salmon, eggs, avocado, berries, nuts, cheese and oil on a wooden board.

Why protein matters at every meal in midlife

Protein is not just for bodybuilders. Here is how I add it to ordinary meals without living on shakes or weighing everything I eat.

Emily Hewett

Aug 169 min read

Summer gin mocktail with Sipsmith FreeGlider™, strawberries, cucumber, basil and ice.

Summer garden gin mocktail

A fresh, grown-up summer mocktail with berries, cucumber and basil, plus an easy gin version when you fancy the real thing.

Emily Hewett

Aug 166 min read

Arella pause and Collagen supplement canisters and sachets on beige background.

Why I take Arella

Perimenopause did a number on my hair, skin, sleep and mood. I’m sharing why Arella Collagen and Arella Pause have become part of my daily routine, what VeCollal® and the MTick® actually mean, and the changes I’ve noticed – including fuller hair around my temples.

Emily Hewett

Aug 167 min read