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If Cheeses were People at a Party
I’m not your typical cheese person. Forget cheddar — it’s safe, predictable, everyone’s favourite by default. I’ll let it on the board,...
Rachael Popplewell
Sep 83 min read


The Umami Plate – Cod, Miso Beurre Blanc & Big Flavour Energy
This week’s cooking lesson took an exciting detour. Becky and Stephen were keen to focus on fish, and while we initially discussed a...
Rachael Popplewell
Aug 44 min read


The Brûlée That Wasn’t, and the Cupcakes That Were
I’m not sure why, but cupcakes just felt like the perfect sweet counterpart to burgers — maybe because they’re so American, a bit...
Rachael Popplewell
Jul 264 min read


Buns, Burgers & Booze- The French Bistro Burger
The Inspiration There was no persuading anyone with this one — you just can’t go wrong with burgers. I gave them three options: a...
Rachael Popplewell
Jul 84 min read


Coke Float Blondies- With a Touch of Magic
The Story This one started with a small gift—just a casual thing. I was with my friends and they handed me a Vanilla Coke they’d picked...
Rachael Popplewell
Jul 26 min read


The Beautiful Mess of Scrambled Eggs
The Problem with Eggs Eggs may well be one of the most versatile ingredients ever discovered — and somehow, also one of the most...
Rachael Popplewell
Jul 17 min read


Jammie Dodger Berry & White Chocolate – With a Shoelace Twist
The Story These were the dessert pairing for the first cooking lesson I did with my friends, so it only felt right to recreate one of...
Rachael Popplewell
Jun 304 min read


Friday Nights at The Box: A Story of Produce, People and Plates
Before joining the team at The Box, I had just closed my own business. Honestly, I didn’t expect to find anything that could match the...
Rachael Popplewell
Jun 306 min read
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