Over the past few weeks I've had the absolute joy of helping out at my son's school as they prepared for the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival Junior Chef competition 2015. St James' Primary School has devoted precious time and resources to coaching and mentoring a group of 10 children after assessing all of their Year 5 … Continue reading St James’ Junior Chef
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The Earlier, The Better
I love this job. It's wonderful to hear people getting really enthusiastic about good food and promoting well-being; especially to younglings. It turns out the manager at my daughters' nursery is a fellow foodie and has been putting lots of effort into food education and making sure their daily menu is balanced and nutritious. Even more … Continue reading The Earlier, The Better
Valentines
February Challenge #1 for Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Ambassadors: Cook for loved ones this Valentine’s day. Easy! That was always going to happen. Our morning started with a little surprise for the children at breakfast with homemade cards and a chocolate heart treat - it was the weekend after all. Breakfast was a baked blueberry … Continue reading Valentines
Not All Service Stations Are Created Equal
It feels particularly odd to be writing an article about a motorway service station, but this one really is something extraordinary. The newly built facilities between junctions 12 and 11a of the M5 Northbound have been stunningly crafted to blend into the rolling countryside. Step inside and you'll be won-over by the beautiful architecture and plethora of … Continue reading Not All Service Stations Are Created Equal
Coffee & Cake Makes Us Stronger
People are awesome. We had such a great Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Support today and raised a stack of cash for the charity in the process. We want to say a huge thank you to everyone that came along for cake and a natter. I'll admit that I had to go with the 7am … Continue reading Coffee & Cake Makes Us Stronger
Food Fit For Felix 