Alex's Blog
Our cook Alex Mackay likes keeping himself busy, and each month we’ll catch-up with him to find out what he’s been up to.
Behind the Scenes, Part 1 »
Alex Mackay’s Cookbook for Everybody Everyday is more than a collection of recipes; it is a whole new way to cook.
Little Cooks and Practical Playtime »
Celebrate food with kids; show them that good food means good fun and good times together. I know how annoying it is to be preached at as a parent, and I know that nothing works everyday, the only thing that I am certain of is that if you get kids involved with cooking they will be more interested in what they eat.
Lunchbox Salads »
The first food I really remember is the cheese and tomato sandwich that became my default setting for a packed lunch. When I made the first packed lunch two and a half years ago for my then four year old Jake, I hoped to shape his default setting into variety and excitement.
Sunshine on a Winter's Day »
Maybe nature meant for bitter (Seville) oranges to be in season when it’s cold to bring a little warmth to your kitchen when you need it most.
Working at the Workshop »
After a decade of teaching and hosting food and wine workshops alongside Delia Smith, now with her blessing she's passed me the reins to fly solo.
Top of the Festive Pops »
The secret to cooking at Christmas is just be careful with what you choose. Don’t make or look to make lots of dishes where you have to do everything at the last minute.
My Autumn Pear, From Palette to Palate »
I love autumn, it brings great colour to the cookery palette and my favourite comes in shades of green, brown and red with memories of my mum... the Comice pear!
My Garden and a Spoonful of Sunshine »
The most delicious way to preserve your harvested garden fruits with a delicious Victoria Plum Jam for a spoonful of sunshine on toast or ice cream on a cold winter’s day.
Getting Involved at the Kids Cookery School »
From the restaurant cooking of my past to the home cooking of my present, for all the different things I do and have done with food all over the world, helping at The Kids Cookery School in Acton is the most rewarding.