Three weeks to Christmas! Time to start planning what you will need but maybe first it is worth checking what is already in the cupboards, throw out out of date tins and spices and donate food to charities that is in date you have no intention of eating. Maybe have a freezer week and eat … Read more
Get Cooking! has been chosen as a finalist in the Leamington Business Awards! I am so chuffed and honoured to be included. Covid 19 has had interesting impact on my business. Initially it was heart wrenching cancelling events, the feeling of letting certain community groups down and thinking of all the hard work put into … Read more
Do you have Christmas cooking traditions? Do you want to start some? Maybe you have a little extra time on your hands or want to spend some quality time with your family? This time of year always reminds me of my mum. She loved baking and i used to love the smell when I came … Read more
Why book a private cooking lesson? Private lessons are my most popular offering and I love the variety my job brings from bonding sessions between a parent and child, aunties with nephew and nieces. A chance to spend some quality time in a neutral zone, away from phones and technology. I love how children grow … Read more
Zoom Group cooking lessons live in your kitchen are an ideal way to have fun at lunchtime or after work during the dark evenings. It looks like the run up to Christmas will be different this year but Get Cooking! has a range of Christmas events. They are suitable for all ages and bring people … Read more
I am a great believer in starting with ingredients not a recipe when learning to cook. Yes a recipe is useful especially when baking but when it comes to savoury there is much more room for creativity, substituting ingredients and flavours. Don’t worry I do provide recipes with lessons but as you will find out … Read more
Pumpkins are grown in this country primarily for celebrating Halloween and the majority are not eaten. I would like to change that! Pumpkins store well, they are full of fibre, really high in Vitamin A (beta-carotene, like carrots) and also contain vitamin C and potassium. The seeds are also nutritious and contain antioxidants, numerous vitamins … Read more
Top tips and budget friendly meal ideas for cooking on holiday
I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has joined in with Zoom cook alongs over lockdown. About 50 sessions in total so far! I have enjoyed watching everyone busy in the kitchen growing in confidence. Great to be able to connect families, friends and work colleagues through cooking and make … Read more
