Cook Stars

Description

I grew up in Lincolnshire and moved around the country in my early 20’s living in Norwich, Nottingham, Blackpool and Harlow in Essex before settling in Shropshire in 1996. I live in the Shropshire hills 9 miles from Shrewsbury. I have 2 grown up daughters: the oldest is a radiographer in Bristol and the youngest is travelling in South Asia. I am currently living with my 2 cats, Noodles and Luna until the youngest returns home in September.

I have grown up cooking, my late grandmother, a farmers wife, was an inspiration to me in the kitchen, her mince pies were a legend in our family (homemade mincemeat)

I love cooking and believe that everyone needs to learn to cook, as it is a life skill. I live in a rural part of the country and I am passionate about eating good quality, local and seasonal food. I am currently teaching food and see the joy that the pupils get from their practical lessons but they are less engaged in written tasks, they just want to cook. I wanted to do something that would allow me to cook with children without the written work and all the admin involved.

I have been teaching Food in a secondary school for over 20 years. Prior to this I worked in the hospitality industry, until I had children and needed a more regular job.

I love long walks in the Shropshire hills and catching up with friends over a good meal and a glass of wine. I enjoy winding down at the end of the day, with a swim. I am a Liverpool FC supporter but since the death of my father 3 years ago have not been to a match. I like to watch most sport, but you’ll never find me watching cricket! I cycle, and have done charity rides from London to Paris, and a 3 cities ride from London to Amsterdam and then Brussels. I am finding the Shropshire hills challenging as I am getting older and hope to get an electric bike soon.

I love making puddings. I’ve always said if I became a chef I would be a pastry chef. I like to explore new food and visiting my daughter in Bristol gives me the opportunity to try some of the many restaurants with different cultures.

I am excited to bring cook stars to Shropshire and look forward to sharing my passion for cooking with future generations.