TOAST Magazine

Each week we publish articles on books, artists, seasonal recipes, travel and the stories of our makers and materials.

Jen Campbell's Best Books of 2020

A roundup of fiction and nonfiction favourites for 2020.

5 years ago
The Appeal of Wilderness

As this year comes to an end, Elizabeth Metcalfe reflects on wild places and their enduring appeal.

5 years ago
Reflections from Tuscany | At Villa Lena with Olivia Cavalli Williamson

The chef and food stylist on her experience as chef-in-residence at the artist's retreat, Villa Lena.

5 years ago
A Curator's View | Kunstmuseum Den Haag

Yasmijn Jarram explores the relevance of contemporary art and its relation to society.

5 years ago
Emma Straub of Books are Magic | TOAST Insider

The American novelist and bookstore owner on running an independent business with community at its heart.

5 years ago
A Smoked Pine Recipe by Lens & Larder | Time to Make

Cliodhna Prendergast of Lens & Larder talks us through a festive breakfast from the forests of Connemara, Ireland.

5 years ago
Ben Walgate of Tillingham Wines | Meet the Founder

The East Sussex wine producer championing biodynamic viticulture.

5 years ago
In the Studio with Eileen Cooper

Chlo Ashby talks to the celebrated British artist, known for her figurative paintings of monumental, mythic women.

5 years ago
The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins | Book Club

Jen Campbell reviews this reinvention of Victorian gothic fiction for TOAST Book Club.

5 years ago
A Stretch of Suffolk | Five Acre Barn

David Woodbine and Bruce Badrock explore their East Anglian landscape.

5 years ago
Sharmaine Lovegrove | TOAST Insider

The Berlin-based publisher on her passion for books and highlighting voices often excluded from the publishing mainstream.

5 years ago
Painting the Weightless and Undiluted Vitality of Open Water

Emily Ponsonby captures female forms submerged in the greenish-blue depths of water.

6 years ago
Marieke Verdenius of The Gatherists | Meet the Founder

Marieke on her journey, the meaning of gathering and tips for dressing a winter table.

6 years ago
A Winter Salad by Fanny Singer | Time to Make

Ahead of Thanksgiving, Fanny Singer talks us through her salad of bitter greens, sliced persimmon and pomegranate.

6 years ago
Alphabet Wrapping Paper with Rachel Hazell | Time to Make

A guide by Rachel Hazell for making bespoke wrapping paper.

6 years ago
Fox & Thorn | The Making of our Christmas Windows

We talk to Paula Ellis about the inspiration behind our golden Christmas windows.

6 years ago
Essence + Alchemy | Meet the Founder

Lesley Bramwell of Essence + Alchemy talks to us about natural scent and the energy of plants.

6 years ago
A Roundup of Gripping Thrillers | Book Club

Jen Campbell reviews the latest crime fiction and thrillers for TOAST Book Club.

6 years ago
The Pared-back Leatherwork of Kate Sheridan

The East London-based designer on sustaining the rich tradition of leatherwork in the UK.

6 years ago
In the Studio with Prudence Flint

Chlo Ashby talks to the Australian artist about her work painting strong female characters.

6 years ago
The Ritual of Scent

Exploring scent as a marker for time, occasion, ritual and expansive living.

6 years ago
Flux & Flow | A Single Photograph

We share the entries from our photographic competition, inspired by Flux & Flow.

6 years ago
Objects of Meaning | Ekta Kaul

The textile works of Ekta Kaul are intricately embroidered objects of place and belonging.

6 years ago
Skye Gyngell's Tunisian Orange Cake

A recipe from the sustainable Scratch Menu at Spring.

6 years ago