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    “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.

    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.”

    5th Dec 2019 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    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”

    6th Oct 201919th Nov 2019 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    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..”

    11th Sep 2019 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    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”

    21st Aug 201920th Aug 2019 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    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”

    20th Jun 201918th Jun 2019 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    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”

    31st May 2019 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    “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”

    5th May 20196th May 2019 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    “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””

    4th Apr 201929th Mar 2019 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    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”

    27th Mar 201927th Mar 2019 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    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.”

    8th Mar 20198th Mar 2019 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    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.”

    31st Jan 20197th Mar 2019 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    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.”

    17th Jan 20197th Mar 2019 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    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”

    5th Jan 20197th Mar 2019 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    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”

    13th Dec 20188th Mar 2019 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    Ginger & Pear Breakfast Cake, gf

    This humble bake makes the best breakfast cake..

    3rd Nov 201815th Nov 2018 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    Sea Swim Crab Roll

    The moment you understand the force of the sea is the moment you understand what it is to be alive.

    17th Sep 201830th Sep 2018 by vicnorthfoodnotes

    Waffle

    A year since we closed our doors, people still reminisce about those waffles. My head chef spent time getting the formula spot on and was rightly proud of her end result.

    17th Sep 201817th Sep 2018 by vicnorthfoodnotes
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