Moved By Food
Food has always been a special part of my life, and I found that out early. The idea of breaking bread really resonated with me, and many of my best, most amazing memories were shaped around it. Most were shared around a table full of food, or made in a kitchen with some of the best people you could imagine — humble, scary, honest,passionate , all brothers and sisters.
So, with what I do best, and with the two most amazing, under‑utilised and life‑changing ingredients I’ve ever come across, I want to share the GRO Academy.
GRO Academy
Culinary & Nutritional Insights
Cooking Videos
Master the art of wild-foraged cuisine with techniques from our master chefs.
Academy Recipes
Uncover our exclusive collection of nutrient-dense recipes featuring premium specialties.
Kombu–Shiitake Dashi
A foundational, nutrient-rich broth capturing the deep umami of the sea and forest.
Ingredients:
- 2 strips of GRO Kombu (approx. 10g)
- 4-5 dried GRO Shiitake mushrooms
- 1 liter filtered water
Method:
- Place kombu and shiitake in a pot with water and soak for at least 30 mins
- Slowly bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. (ideally 1 hour)
- Just before it reaches a rolling boil, remove the kombu to prevent bitterness.
- Simmer the shiitake for another 10 mins, then strain.
GRO Academy Note. just under a simmer for super clear stock.
for traditional add 200g of Katsuobushi for maximum flavour
Culinary Wisdom from Grant Rothwell
"True flavor is patient. Always use the soaking liquor from your seaweeds as the base for your broths—it is liquid gold for the palate."
Chef Grant Rothwellhas spent years mastering the art of cooking with foraged and specialty foods. Here, he shares his favorite techniques for rehydrating dried forest mushrooms and integrating nutritional seaweeds into modern gourmet cuisine.
Chef's Corner
The Nutritive Essence of Forest & Sea
Essential Mineral Density
Seaweeds are a potent source of bioavailable iodine, magnesium, and calcium, essential for maintaining thyroid balance and sustained metabolic health.
Immune Fortification
Mushrooms like Reishi and Shiitake contain complex polysaccharides and beta-glucans that support a robust and adaptive immune system response.
Antioxidant Protection
Unlock the power of ergothioneine and fucoxanthin, unique antioxidants that protect cellular integrity and support long-term cardiovascular vitality.
