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‍January, Issue 1

‍Dear Visitor,

How have the past couple of weeks been for you?

The time after Christmas can feel strangely heavy — the build-up is over, the world moves on, and you’re left with whatever the holidays stirred up.

I’ve been wondering whether any of the small things I shared with you before Christmas were helpful — perhaps starting the day with a warm breakfast, taking a few deep breaths after a meal, or simply a pause before reaching for some treat.

A widow who joined one of my Christmas workshops wrote this recently:

“Thank you for the ginger suggestion… the ginger and hot water is really nice — I’d forgotten how much I used to enjoy this.”

Sometimes we just need a reminder of the simple comforts that helped us before we lost a loved one.

‍"So What's For Tea?"

Now that the holidays are over, we're back to daily life challenges — including this question I come across in bereavement groups:

"So what's for tea? A question I dread most nights. My husband would always magic something up with minimal ingredients… any suggestions please?"

Her husband created magic with very little.

And so can you.

‍The Gentle Reset That Works Wonders

Forget water fasts. Forget juice detoxes. They're not appropriate for everyone — and for some people they do more harm than good, especially when you're grieving.

Here's what your body actually needs after the holidays: Warm, simple, flavourful meals that reset your digestion gently.

After overindulging a bit myself during the holidays, I've returned to cooking my Magic Soup more often. It's helping me ease that heavy, sluggish feeling after too much rich food.

That's the thing about simple, well-seasoned meals - they don't feel like deprivation. They feel like true nurturing and caring for yourself.

‍The Power Of Herbs And Spices

Adding more herbs and spices to your meals makes them less bland and helps you digest your meals better.

That's why my Magic Soup is a hit among my friends. It's packed with warming spices that make it deeply satisfying while being gentle on your system.

Your body has ways of telling you it needs support:

• Feeling bloated or heavy
• Acid reflux or other burning sensations
• Low energy
• Disrupted sleep
• Changes in bowel movements

These signs often connect to digestion - which affects everything from your mood to your sleep quality.

‍Start Small, Not Ambitious

You don't need big New Year health goals or drastic habit changes.

Try just ONE of these this week:

• Fresh ginger tea in the morning (just steep sliced ginger in hot water)
• Add finely chopped ginger to your breakfast porridge 
• Chop ginger into soups, stir-fries, dhal or any other dishes
  

Ginger is genuinely a digestive panacea - and it's warming, which is ideal for these cold winter months.

Starting with this one simple practice is enough.

‍For Those Who Want More Support

Eight years after Kevin died, I still cook for one. And I've learned this:

You survive cooking for one by becoming truly creative with what you have - by having a few basic recipes you can adapt endlessly.

That's why I created 'The Grief-Friendly Pantry' - a free eBook with the 10 simple recipes I use almost every day, including my Magic Soup.

Inside you'll find:

• Breakfast, lunch & dinner recipes that are easy to make AND digest
• A versatile shopping list to keep your pantry well-stocked
• Smart ingredient swap tips so meals never feel bland or boring
• The foundations for transitioning from processed to home-cooked food gently

As Caroline, a fellow widow, shared:

"I love your eBook. I printed a copy off and have it to refer to in my kitchen.😊"

‍Because "What's for tea?" shouldn't fill you with dread.

And resetting your digestion can be done gently and in a truly nourishing and delicious way.

Just warm soups, healing herbs, and drinking the right kind of fluids throughout the day.

Much love,

Sabine

P.S. You don't need ambitious health goals when you're grieving. Instead, give your body gentle, consistent care. Start with fresh ginger. Start with one warm meal. Small steps are the best way to lasting change.

‍Sabine Horner
77 Millfield Lane
York YO10 3AW
United Kingdom

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