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Twice-cooked fish and smoked pork
I had a wonderful booking at the weekend where a son had booked a meal for his parents’ Birthdays. With my own mum having a significant Birthday approaching it has made me appreciate the standard..
And I lived happily ever after
The Gloucester Studio story has not been without its drama. That is possibly the greatest understatement of my life; it’s been deeply stressful and very difficult. It’s hard not to take the actions..
Cooking in Hoi An
In 2006 I did a cookery class in Ho Chi Minh City. I adore Vietnamese food so was very excited to learn how to make dishes such as fresh spring rolls and caramel fish. Last week I was back in..
Spring Clean for both Studio and Mind
Gloucester Studio takes a fair bashing at events from spilt wine and marshmallows to the ash from the fire. No matter how I try to keep on top of it every now and again I need to scrub the place..
Frost at Gloucester Studio
It has been freezing recently so I was somewhat trepidatious as I approached the weekend’s meal. The joy of the Fire Kitchen is its proximity to Gloucester Studio but while cooking over fire keeps..
A foodie day with the kids
My husband and I decided not to buy each other presents for Christmas in 2016. It wasn’t from any grand anti-materialism gesture. It was more that we both prefer experiences to possessions and as..
Christmas in the Fire Kitchen
I was a bit lax about updating this blog last year so it’s a New Year’s Resolution to post something each Monday because the truth is, a lot happens at Gloucester Studio and I really ought to keep..
Crowdfunding the new Fire Kitchen
I’ve been terribly lax about updating this blog but it’s been for very exciting reasons. I can’t say anything about the TV programs I’ve been filming but I can announce a new outdoor kitchen for..
GDA Fundraiser
On Sunday I donated my time to cater a fundraiser for the GDA. Despite the weather worsening as the day wore on, I was able to cook and serve everyone before it rained.
I spent Saturday slow..
Cookery lessons get wild (and spiky)
In every business there are certain customers that represent milestones. Last September I was nearing the end of my crowd funding journey for The Pyromaniac Chef Cook Book and while I’d had a..