I’m ashamed at how slack I’ve been at writing blog pieces, but it has been very busy since May when pandemic restrictions were eased. Anyway, one of the things I’ve been doing is a cookbook and I’m delighted to say it’s now published. All proceeds go to The Stroud Women’s Refuge if you would like a copy you can order here.
A few positive words about the book.
‘I have just bought two more for friends. It is inspiring and incredibly thought provoking. The only cookbook that ever made me cry.’
‘I've just bought my copy of the cookbook from Stroud Bookshop - what a triumph. I've been sitting reading and looking at it for the last couple of hours and it's certainly a visual feast! You have done brilliantly in every respect, and I think it's so distinctive in its approach with the artwork, personal stories, and local emphasis. Thank you so much for having the vision and determination to develop the overall concept with such flair and for seeing this project through to completion!’
‘I think it's really fantastic - there is a great range of recipes, including leftovers, which is really excellent, and the photographs of the food are so good. I also like the fact that it's not just a cookbook, I've just been reading about our R.A.S. (which took me back a few years !!!!) and also about 'everything in moderation’ which is a reminder of my years of 'weight watchers' as that was their punchline. So much more than another cookery book.’
‘What a lovely book! I love the mixture of recipes, artwork, stories and gorgeous pictures of food and it seems a really good idea just to have a limited number of recipes for each type of food so that you don't get overwhelmed by choice. I've bought one for myself and one for my sister and am thinking of giving it to everyone at Christmas!’
'The cookery book is a huge success! I think I said that the courgettes and chickpeas were yummy. I’ve also made the cauliflower tikka - a winner. It seemed a bit time consuming but that is because the recipe was new to me. Next to try is the butter squash and cashew and coconut korma!'
