The blog begins

I have an exam tomorrow. It’s different to any exam I’ve had before, but somehow my revision technique hasn’t changed. Between now and bedtime I need to learn the recipe for roast chicken, mashed potato, glazed baby onions, and broccoli. And the technique is naturally avoidance.

So a little bit about me. As this is a food blog, I should say that until about 2 years ago I was the kind of cook who burned Super Noodles, and could just about manage 3 minute filled egg pasta with pesto from a jar as a ‘good’ meal.

Then a year volunteering with VSO in Zambia changed all that. I was alone in a village in Southern Africa, the market sold dried fish, tomatoes and sweet potato leaves, and egg noodles were a 3 hour drive away. Something had to change, and that something was my ability to cook with anything available. I started baking my own bread, and attempting all the dishes possible with the limited fresh ingredients. And I loved it!

So now, over a year since I got back from Zambia, I’m using all my savings to study at Le Cordon Bleu and hoping that it’ll lead to something great. I’ve had some good, bizarre, interesting, and gross experiences so far, and from now on I’ll share them with you.

Enjoy!