Orani Almanac
About the Publication

Origin Notes.

Orani Almanac began as a private notebook on the subject of eating well without spectacle. It is now an independent editorial publication, based in London's Soho, with a growing archive of long-form writing on nutrition, seasonal habits, and the practicalities of a considered daily table.

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01 — The Premise

Everyday nutrition, considered at length.

The premise of Orani Almanac is simple: that the subject of what we eat and how we eat it deserves careful, unhurried attention. Not the attention of a product catalogue, nor the breathless attention of a lifestyle brand, but the slower, more curious attention of an editorial publication genuinely interested in its subject.

Articles here do not sell a plan, a protocol, or a product. They examine questions — about seasonal produce, about the architecture of a balanced plate, about the relationship between eating habits and physical activity — with the seriousness those questions deserve.

The publication is independent. It has no parent company, no investment in supplement or food brands, and no sponsored content. Writers are commissioned on the basis of their capacity to write well on nutritional subjects with reference to published research.

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Issues Published
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Long-Form Articles
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Contributing Writers
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Editorial Standard
02 — The Editorial Team
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Editor in Chief
Eleanor Whitfield

Eleanor founded Orani Almanac in early 2025 following several years writing on food and nutrition for independent publications. Her work is characterised by a preference for published nutritional research over trend-led commentary.

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Senior Contributor
Tobias Marsden

Tobias writes on the science and practice of everyday nutrition, with particular interest in how published research translates into usable daily guidance. He has contributed to the Almanac from its second issue.

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Contributing Editor
Phoebe Linwood

Phoebe contributes seasonal recipes, kitchen notes, and writing on the relationship between home cooking and dietary habits. Her background is in food writing and qualified nutrition practice.

03 — Our Position

What Orani Almanac is not.

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Not a supplement brand. The publication carries no product recommendations and no commercial relationships with nutritional supplement companies.

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Not a weight-loss programme. Articles discuss body composition and energy balance as nutritional topics — not as the primary aspiration of the publication.

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Not affiliated with any wellness institution, commercial body, or professional association. Editorial independence is the publication's core operating principle.

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Not a source of professional advice for specific personal circumstances. Readers with particular nutritional concerns are encouraged to consult a qualified wellness or nutrition professional.

04 — Our Approach

What we do instead.

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Commission long-form writing on nutritional subjects — seasonal eating, meal planning, whole-food cooking — from writers who cite published research and disclose relevant interests.

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Subject every article to a second editorial review before publication, with corrections noted publicly when errors are identified after publication.

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Maintain a stable archive of articles that does not disappear between product cycles or brand pivots. The Almanac is a reference as much as a publication.

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Write about food with genuine interest — not as a vehicle for behavioural change, commercial persuasion, or lifestyle aspiration, but as a subject worthy of careful attention.

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Orani Almanac editorial offices — 57 Frith Street, London W1D 3JN. Photographed January 2026.

05 — Frequently Asked