Rachel de Thample is the author of Less Meat, More Veg (Kyle) and Tonics & Teas (Kyle). She has worked for Waitrose Food Illustrated and the pioneering organic box scheme Abel & Cole.

She lives in London, where she has helped set up numerous local food initiatives, including the award-winning Crystal Palace Food Market and Edible Garden.

Rachel is currently running preserving courses at River Cottage in Devon, runs seasonal Market Table pop-up dinners and writes for The Simple Things and Locavore magazines.