I love to cook food, no wait I love to eat food.  Actually to me its the same and more than that I really I love to cook food for other people.  Which probably explains why most of the presents I give are food (or drink) related and as often as I can made by me.

I keep getting told I should open a restaurant, but I’m no chef, just a self taught cook.  I have no training to run a kitchen, to work out portion sizes (I live by the mantra of my wonderful friend Joan “never knowingly under-catered”), to put out orders on time etc.  I’ve worked front of house before (in the most amazing restaurant – The Unicorn) and I know how hard running the kitchen is.  Besides the hours suck.

But what I never do is share what I do, well maybe occasionally on Facebook :-), so I wanted to write things down, not just for my friends, but as a reminder for myself.  My life has changed a great deal recently and I have a passion for cooking that I want to explore and this is where I want to share it. I’ve even downloaded the application form for the Great British Bakeoff 2013, but I’m not quite ready yet and besides I’m still waiting on a kind person getting me a KitchenAid (hint, hint..) .    I used to bake when I was younger, but I love that show so who knows.

This is my foodie outlet.  I want to share what I cook, the wines and beers I taste (I may have expensive tastes but can’t always afford them lol) and the places I eat.

I would love your feedback, your comments and suggestions.  Its just what I cook, who says its right?