About a week ago I handed over the word to mum as I was curious as to what made her fall in love with food, she was so thrilled with everyone’s comments and lovely words and I’d like to thank you all for making her feel so special. Here’s the follow up to her first part, put the kettle on and enjoy a good read!

Mamma speaks, part 2

I was married at 21 and was thrilled to have my own kitchen where I could be in charge.  Although my mum was a worthy teacher there was never much opportunity for me to cook before so I was now in my element surrounded by my recipe collection and a new husband to impress.  I remember an occasion when I made apple dumplings for a dessert,  I was so proud of them but dropped them en route from oven to table! 

In 1968 I started collecting the Cordon Bleu Cookery Course.  The first magazine cost less than 50p and I was hooked, I collected all 72 issues.  I read them cover to cover and during the 70’s when dinner parties were ‘de rigueur’ many of my menus were from these and the results were more often than not successful.  I still have the collection and have referred to them many times for ideas and methods.  

At the end of the 70’s I found myself in the unenviable position of being divorced with 3 children but, despite this heartache, food was to play an important role in my life as I met and befriended a girl who was to become my business partner in an outside catering business.    Continue reading Talking food again — My mum says — part 2