Discussing her work with the James Beard Foundation and a 40 year career in food, Mary Sue catches up with Vic North at the recent Abergavenny food… Read more ““Just 2% of venture capital is being invested in women-led food companies,” says US chef & restaurateur Mary Sue Milliken, on a mission to inspire change and promote female leadership.”
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Girls run. A conversation with chef Angela Hudson as she takes part in the #whywerun campaign
Bird Kitchen Clothing ambassador, chef Angela Hudson is one of 100 women running this Sunday in the Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon under the banner of Run… Read more “Girls run. A conversation with chef Angela Hudson as she takes part in the #whywerun campaign”
A Piece of Twelve with the Cook in Mind..
Meet Chloe Reynolds, woodworker and apron wearer. Chloe has been teaching wood working for over eight years to packed classes in west Wales and showcases her work… Read more “A Piece of Twelve with the Cook in Mind..”
From Cat Walk to Cake Walk: meet Alison Dunlop, founder of ARD Bakery
With a previous career in fashion, London-based Alison has switched her creative energies to patisserie and is shaking up cake design as we know it. ARD Bakery… Read more “From Cat Walk to Cake Walk: meet Alison Dunlop, founder of ARD Bakery”
Pip Lacey
With a former career in fashion and from the stable of Angela Hartnett, Chef Pip Lacey has gone on to storm the food world, winning the Great… Read more “Pip Lacey”
Top Brownie Formula
“It all began with the market stall,” says our founder, Vic North, “I’d bake once a week and load up the table with bars and bakes, set… Read more “Top Brownie Formula”
“Do Your Own Thing And Be Brilliant At That,” says Chef Naomi Devlin
Speaking to River Cottage chef and author Naomi Devlin brings to mind the words of celebrated tech entrepreneur Dame Stephanie Shirley, ‘Bring possibility from crisis.’ On receiving… Read more ““Do Your Own Thing And Be Brilliant At That,” says Chef Naomi Devlin”
“Work hard and you’ll be unstoppable”
Photo credit Maria Bell Meet Claire Thomson, food writer and chef who is on a mission to shake up the way we eat and redefine the recipe… Read more ““Work hard and you’ll be unstoppable””
Super Seed Sheets
Super seed sheets just out the oven – absolutely adore these! This week, I’ve lots of travel coming up whilst I work on Bird Kitchen Clothing Company and… Read more “Super Seed Sheets”
Pressure off and family first at Checkers Pantry : a Michelin starred conversation with two sisters.
In September 2018, a Welsh restaurant hit the news by announcing they’d handed back their coveted Michelin star. Family run restaurant, The Checkers in Montgomery, reined in… Read more “Pressure off and family first at Checkers Pantry : a Michelin starred conversation with two sisters.”
A quiet revolution: in conversation with Rosie Healey, chef and founder of Alchemilla.
Two years ago, Rosie Healey opened the doors to her restaurant, Alchemilla for the first time on Argyle Street in the hip eating district of Glasgow. Praised… Read more “A quiet revolution: in conversation with Rosie Healey, chef and founder of Alchemilla.”
Growing the future and inspiring others: a conversation with Lisa Fearn, TV chef, educator and former athlete.
Stepping into Lisa Fearn’s farmhouse kitchen, the first thing you notice is the waft of something good coming from the large range oven. “Not being a trained… Read more “Growing the future and inspiring others: a conversation with Lisa Fearn, TV chef, educator and former athlete.”
Anja Dunk: Bringing German Food in from the Cold with a Hygge
We meet over coffee during the early hours of a winter morning, “Sometimes I have up to eight cups a day,” confides food writer Anja Dunk, as… Read more “Anja Dunk: Bringing German Food in from the Cold with a Hygge”
My Story: Celebrate, Inspire and Bring Change
Nearly a year ago, I passed the keys to my restaurant on to the incoming chef, having cooked, brewed and baked my way through two years of… Read more “My Story: Celebrate, Inspire and Bring Change”
Chef Nicole Pisani: #better is possible for both schools and chefs
You may be aware of former Nopi head chef, Nicole Pisani through her most recent cookery book, Salt Butter Bones. If you have children of school age,… Read more “Chef Nicole Pisani: #better is possible for both schools and chefs”
A modern day success story at Hart’s Bakery: Work hard, build a business and share parenting.
Should you find yourself at Bristol Temple Meads railway station and in need of a hand laminated pastry and coffee fix, take a clamber down the narrow… Read more “A modern day success story at Hart’s Bakery: Work hard, build a business and share parenting.”
Ginger & Pear Breakfast Cake, gf
This humble bake makes the best breakfast cake..
Chef brings fine dining a little closer to home
With the help of social media, chef Cat Dutton has opened the doors to her terraced home and serves restaurant standard food from her kitchen table. Two… Read more “Chef brings fine dining a little closer to home”
