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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


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


Bougie Sausage Rolls- A Happy Accident
Back when I ran my bakery, I’d constantly have people popping their heads in to ask, “Got any pasties? Chips? Pies?” But the most common...
Rachael Popplewell
Jun 175 min read


Lasagna for the Pasta Skeptic
A lesson in pasta from doubt to devotion Sometimes the best way to change minds is to get hands-on. Lasagna is comfort food for many, but...
Rachael Popplewell
Jun 34 min read
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