Full of Beans

16/01/2026

Brick Lane beigels back today and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday) from 11.30am at Full of Beans, Sawbridgeworth. Salt beef with dill pickles and mustard, smoked salmon and cream cheese, or smashed avocado woth lime juice and local chilli jam.
All served with local small batch pickled cabbage with lime juice and a tiny kick of chilli and some organic extra virgin olive oil crisps (or just grab a filled beigel on its own).

12/01/2026

Marmelade season... Organic Seville oranges back in stock. Full of Beans, Sawbridgeworth.

21/12/2025

Open today (Sunday) and every day including Christmas Eve. Last day is Tuesday to order compostable Christmas hampers filled with either locally made products or with anything else (Chocolates, teas, speciality coffees, candles and scents, essential oils and diffusers, clean bodycare products etc).
Make sure you've got your hangover remedies and any other Winter wellness items by Christmas Eve.
Open again from 5th January.
Have a wonderful Christmas!

12/12/2025

Disgraceful.

Two years ago when I wanted to start my mushroom range with Turkey Tail.
I was told no - TT comes under the ‘novel food act’

I was pi**ed enough then - TT is anticancer and it was my number ONE recommended therapeutic shroom.

And today I woke up to the news that Cordyceps has been added to that list!!!

And honestly?
I’m done pretending this makes any sense.

We’re not talking about dangerous chemicals or back-alley supplements.

We’re talking about medicinal mushrooms used safely for thousands of years, growing in our own forests, backed by solid science.

But apparently:
tradition doesn’t matter.
evidence doesn’t matter.
safe human use doesn’t matter.

Only arbitrary bureaucratic cut-off dates matter.

My good friend Jack from .uk summed it up perfectly:

“This is where well-meaning regulation becomes actively harmful.
Traditional knowledge? Irrelevant.
Centuries of safe use? Irrelevant.
Being native to the UK? Irrelevant.
Only box-ticking counts.”

Meanwhile, other countries are building thriving medicinal mushroom industries while the UK strangles its own with red tape.

It’s not just frustrating — it’s nonsensical, controlling and economically self-defeating.

I’ve spent two years building a fully legal mushroom brand here.

Jumping through hoops, following every rule…

And now one of the safest, most studied fungi on earth is suddenly off the table.

I have a warehouse full of Cordyceps!

Imagine investing years into something, only for someone behind a desk to declare ancient medicine forbidden overnight.

This isn’t about mushrooms anymore!

This is about sovereignty, herbalism, small businesses and our right to traditional medicine!

Bristol Fungarium is taking a stand.
They need support — financially if you can, but also by spreading awareness.

Follow

Support their GoFundMe:
🔗 https://www.gofundme.com/f/taking-a-stand-against-the-novel-food-classification

This is the moment we either let bureaucrats erase our medicinal heritage…
or we push back.

Because this fight is only just beginning. 🍄🔥

Please think about joining my holistic, UNCENSORED, healing community ❤️ the link is in my bio 🙌
www.linktr.ee/callieblackwell

08/12/2025

Bearing this finding in mind, it's worth knowing that UK organic farming uses only a limited number of naturally-derived pesticides, permitted only as a last resort after non-chemical methods fail, with strict rules banning many harmful synthetics.
Key Points:
Naturally Derived: Allowed substances come from natural sources (e.g., plant oils, garlic, clove oil).
Last Resort: They are only used when preventative measures (crop rotation, biodiversity, soil health) aren't enough.
Strictly Regulated: UK organic standards (like the Soil Association) prohibit artificial pesticides and GM.
Low Usage: Most organic farms use very few, if any, pesticides, with many relying almost entirely on preventative methods.
So, while not completely "chemical-free," the system prioritizes natural methods, restricts approved substances heavily, and bans routine or prophylactic spraying, making it very different from conventional farming.

One sample of grapes contained at least 16 different pesticides

05/12/2025

Brick Lane beigels back today and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday) from 10.15am at Full of Beans, Sawbridgeworth. Salt beef with dill pickles and mustard, mixed spice brisket smoked salmon and cream cheese.
All served with local small batch pickled cabbage with lime juice and a tiny kick of chilli and some organic extra virgin olive oil crisps (or just grab a filled beigel on its own).

03/12/2025

Hampers of locally made products in compostable packaging, including local honey, apple juice, chilli jam, chocolates, all-natural candles, artisan pasta from locally milled ancient grains. £35-£40.

25/11/2025

Our locally made refillable candles are crafted with natural waxes and now available in new scents — Sandalwood, Fig, and Mandarin, and Winter Spices. Curated gift sets and refills available for the gifting season.
Now taking orders for Christmas hampers. Mix and match locally produced food and homeware products.
Full of Beans.

18/11/2025

Last few appointments available to see our fully qualified and experienced nutritionist tomorrow Wednesday 19th November from 10am to 5pm. 30 minute or 60 minute appointments to discuss any health/dietary issues you may have. Intolerance testing available. With 30 years of experience Gareth really is an encyclopaedia of dietary and nutritional knowledge. Please call 01279 726002 or pop in to book...

15/11/2025

Now until 5pm. Any hot drink and a Brick Lane Saltbeef, dill pickle and mustard bagel £9.50.

12/11/2025

Fresh Seamoss. Back in stock today.
Full of Beans, Sawbridgeworth.

11/09/2025

The Key to Longevity: Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science with Juliette Bryant
90-Minute Transformational Talk at Full of Beans in Sawbridgeworth.

Join renowned nutritionist, superfood alchemist, and earth wisdom keeper Juliette Bryant for a powerful 90-minute exploration into the secrets of living a long, vibrant life. In this dynamic talk, Juliette weaves together cutting-edge research with ancient practices, sharing practical tools and powerful insights to support your journey toward lasting vitality and radiant health.

Discover the role of medicinal mushrooms, stem cell regeneration, and age-reversing nutrients as Juliette bridges the worlds of science and spirit. Learn how diet, herbs, mindset, and energy practices can enhance your longevity, boost your immunity, and help you thrive at any age.

Whether you're looking to increase your energy, prevent disease, or simply feel more alive, this talk will leave you inspired and empowered with actionable techniques to upgrade your health and extend your life—naturally.

Wednesday 1st October, 7pm.

Tickets £15. Please book in store.