Why buy junk food or a supermarket ready meal when you can have the fun of making food from fresh ingredients? Using fresh fruit, vegetables, fish and meat does not have to be either expensive or time consuming. It will probably taste better and be healthier than ready-made alternatives. I am a self-taught cook trying hoping to encourage more people to cook for themselves. Eating should be a good social experience with family or friends. As well as cooking for myself I do eat out, so part of this blog is also an appreciation of those pros who can do much better than me!