Natalie Hardwick

North East

Head of Digital Delivery at BBC Good Food

Digital editor @bbcgoodfood. Cat journalist and food lady. Personal account.

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How a sleep clinic helped me overcome my tracker obsession, and solved my nighttime worries

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Natalie Hardwick

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How a sleep clinic helped me overcome my tracker obsession, and solved my nighttime worries

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Natalie Hardwick

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
How a sleep clinic helped me overcome my tracker obsession, and solved my nighttime worries

2 weeks ago | bbcgoodfood.com | Natalie Hardwick

My quest for optimum rest became an obsession. I have an entire library of lavender-based products. White noise is my most-played jam on Spotify. My days became framed around how early I could get into bed. Despite these militant efforts, I was constantly tired as well as downbeat from my poor tracker credentials. I started to struggle to drift off due to fretting about achieving sleep perfection.
Win £900 of Good Food cookware

Feb 21, 2025 | bbcgoodfood.com | Natalie Hardwick

For your chance to win, simply answer the question below. Good luck!T&Cs: The competition is open to entrants aged 18 and over, residing in the UK. Entries close on XX at 23:59. By entering this competition, you agree to the terms and conditions set out in the form below and understand that we will use your details to send you offers and promotions in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Terms and ConditionsThe Promoter is Immediate Media Company London Limited (company number 06189487).
Cheap cuts: How to buy lamb

Feb 18, 2025 | bbcgoodfood.com | Natalie Hardwick

1. ShoulderActually taken from the bottom half of the lamb, this large cut makes a cheap alternative to leg. Roast whole joints studded with herbs, garlic and anchovies. Sitting the meat on top of sliced 'boulangere' style potatoes means you'll get the most out of the cooking juices too. Alternatively you can cut it into chunks and cook slowly in a stew. Try it in...
Cheap cuts: How to buy beef

Feb 11, 2025 | bbcgoodfood.com | Natalie Hardwick

Discover more cheap cut recipes, how to get the most from meat, plus how to buy cheap cuts of lamb and how to buy cheap cuts of pork. Award-winning West Yorkshire butcher Brindon Addy says brisket is one of his favourite cuts of beef. "I'd choose this over topside any day. A 700g joint will feed four people well and cost around £5.50."Try it in…Pot-roasted brisket in beer with parsnips & mushroomsTexas barbecue brisketDiscover more beef brisket recipes.
Quick and easy Valentine's Day menu

Jan 1, 2025 | bbcgoodfood.com | Natalie Hardwick

Quick and easy Valentine's Day recipesTry our courgette carpaccio for a light starter that won’t spoil your appetite for the rest of the meal. The freshness of the mint and courgette pairs perfectly with the salty tang from the parmesan shards. Or make the occasion special with seafood. Seafood like mussels, clams and squid take little time to cook. This extra special spiced lobster bisque is topped with flash-cooked garlic scallops and prawns.
Good Food Summer Show - Exclusive Subscriber Offer

Dec 20, 2024 | bbcgoodfood.com | Natalie Hardwick

Get ready for shopping, summer recipe ideas and a star-studded line-up! Plus, see cooking legends James Martin, Nadiya Hussain, Si King, Jane Dunn, John Torode and Lisa Faulkner, plus more! You’ll also get entry to BBC Gardeners’ World Live. For a limited time - app subscribers SAVE 30% and get a FREE Big Kitchen ticket. To book this offer, enter discount code GFD30 at the checkout. The show runs from 12-15 June 2025 so book now and look forward to a sizzling summer adventure.
The 10 most popular recipes of 2024

Dec 19, 2024 | bbcgoodfood.com | Natalie Hardwick

The most popular recipes of 2024Kicking off our top 10 is a super simple baking recipe. Cakes are the bread and butter of the Good Food archive, and our recipes are always thoroughly tested to avoid kitchen disasters. These beauties take only 15 minutes to prepare, making them an ideal midweek bake. Save, make and rate it: Chocolate chip muffinsA refreshingly everyday recipe comes in at number nine. It might not be the most glamorous meal but it’s guaranteed to satisfy.
20 things to do with smoked salmon

Sep 24, 2024 | bbcgoodfood.com | Natalie Hardwick

You'll need the freshest salmon fillet you can buy, then the method is to cure (so strictly speaking it's not smoked) over two days in a brine. Don't be scared of the fact you don't cook the fish over heat – the saltwater infuses the raw flesh and makes it edible. Matt Tebbutt adds spices to his sherry and anise-tinged version, while our food editor Barney adds a splash of vibrant purple by marinating his salmon in beetroot.