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Family Recipes
Explore our cherished family recipes that have been passed down through generations. Each dish is a story, bringing together flavours and memories.
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Cooking Tips
Discover essential cooking tips that will help you master the kitchen. From basic knife skills to more advanced techniques, we cover everything you need to know to cook confidently.
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Beginner Friendly!
Find a variety of beginner-friendly home meals that are easy to prepare but still delicious. Perfect for those new to cooking, these recipes will impress your friends and family.
Hello! We’re Emily & Estella
We’re mum Emily and daughter Estella and we love to cook together. Emily has been teaching Estella to cook since she was small, but we’ve recently stepped it up so Estella can cook a roster of tasty dishes alone and with confidence.
We wanted to share this with others to help them learn as well, just as Emily learnt from her mum Bibi too. We’re happy to have you with us.
Let’s cook!
Meet Bibi, the Cookery Legend
Emily’s mum Alice, who Estella calls Bibi, was a fantastic home cook – she also taught food professionally, and trained to a Cordon Bleu level. She or her beloved husband Taid cooked nearly every day.
Many of our recipes were passed down or are adapted from Bibi’s original collection. They are a real treasure trove of delicious home cooking, and spark many happy memories from Bibi’s kitchen. Bibi taught them to Emily, and now she is teaching them to Estella.
We hope you enjoy them too!
Food for Freshers. Learn to Cook!
We believe everyone can and should learn to cook, and it’s a particularly great skill to learn before you leave home or head to university.
Our aim is to give you the skills to do this, recipe by recipe. We’ll show you exactly how it’s done – with pictures of us cooking at home, top tips, and key techniques to master – and soon you’ll have lots of dishes at your command.
The recipes are all linked, and as you learn a skill you can reuse it in a future dish. So as you progress, you’ll learn to cook, not just learn to cook that dish.
We’ll also give you some simpler, cheaper meal ideas too that don’t require many skills but do give you a tasty, home-cooked supper. We’ll link these to a similar recipe from the main course where there is one.
All the food on the left was cooked by us in the past year or so. Bon appetit!
Hi, I’m Jake the Dog
Hello, I’m Jake and I’m a Wheaten Terrier with a big personality.
I’ll be sticking my nose in every now and then to give you some ideas, hints and tips. Look out for this:
Jake sticks his nose in
And no, my owners are not soppy about me at all!
Welcome to Our Culinary Journey
At our food blog, we, Emily & Estella, are excited to share our passion for cooking with you. Our mission is to empower anyone eager to learn the art of cooking, particularly those about to leave home, by providing detailed recipes and invaluable tips. With the guidance of Emily’s mum, Bibi, a cordon bleu trained cook, we aim to make cooking accessible and enjoyable. Join us as we explore delicious meals that are perfect for your own culinary adventures!
Our Story and Mission
As a mother-daughter duo, we believe that cooking is not just about food; it’s about creating memories and sharing love. Our blog features recipes that are easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions and helpful hints. We also include tips and variations ‘suggested’ by our dog, Jake, who adds a fun twist to our culinary creations. Whether you’re preparing for university or simply want to impress your friends, our recipes will guide you every step of the way.
Join Our Cooking Community
We invite you to become part of our cooking family, where you can learn, share, and grow your culinary skills. Our blog is designed to be a supportive space for young cooks, offering a variety of recipes that cater to different tastes and dietary needs. With our easy-to-follow guides, you’ll gain confidence in the kitchen and discover the joy of cooking delicious meals for yourself and others.
Why cook with us?
- *Empowerment Through Cooking:* Cooking is a vital skill that fosters independence and creativity, especially for young adults preparing to leave home. Our blog aims to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create meals that are easy, nourishing and fun to make. They’ll all be achievable in a home kitchen with a little basic kit.
- *Family Traditions:* We cherish the recipes passed down through generations, and we want to share these culinary gems with you. Each recipe tells a story, connecting you to our family’s cooking heritage and inspiring you to create your own.
- *Fun & Engaging Learning:* Cooking should be enjoyable! Our blog features lots of top tips, ideas and detailed descriptions to help you cook with ease, and making the learning process fun and engaging for everyone. We’ll even show you when we go wrong, which everyone does sometimes, then also show you what to do!