The DCS Blog

Wild garlic season is upon us! After a few failed trip in and around the school, Bobbi and I made a trip to Killerton on a hunt for the...

Sea bass is one of the UK's most enjoyed fish. With its meaty white flesh and delicate skin, it is very versatile and a perfect way to...

When's the last time you had a meltdown in the kitchen? Back in the day, dough used to be the thing that would break me. It never seemed...

Do you want to eat more veg? Or maybe you already eat a lot of veg and fancy a quick new recipe? I’ve got you covered! There is...

Have you ever ditched an exciting looking recipe as soon as you realised you’d have to make your own pastry? Or maybe you head straight...

When did you last have Spanish food? It's such a flavourful and often easy cuisine - but don't rely on imitation risotto recipes or shop...

What's the first cooking skill you learned? Maybe you were five and baking cookies, or nineteen and learning to fry an egg. If I cast my...

How often do you treat yourself to a scrumptious afternoon tea? We're talking all the fancy things - tiny cakes, scones, itty bitty...

What's your most essential kitchen item? A bread maker, juicer, or even a trusty wooden spoon? Some kitchens are high tech, others low...

Our ‘veg of the month’ project is drawing to a close! Throughout January we have focused on exploring the health benefits and delicious...

Have you met us yet? We thought it was about time for a little reintroduction to Devon Cookery School, and to say a proper hello to new...

Celeriac is endlessly versatile! Surprisingly so for such a gnarly, awkward looking veg. But once you get under those wrinkles you'll...

It feels like 2022 has really got off the ground now and at Devon Cookery School we’re settled into a joyful, energetic rhythm. Classes...

Our third 'veg of the month' is our friend beetroot. Is there a more wholesome vegetable? I like the way it doesn't come pristine from...

Sprouts aren't just for Christmas people! Who wouldn't want to eat this incredible fiesta of colours and flavours anytime? We're talking...

As I write this it is raining outside. Not just a drizzle, but an 'is that a hundred goats dancing on the roof' downpour. January...

Hello friends! How have your holidays been? If you’re anything like us you will have eaten and drunk to your heart’s content, and enjoyed...

I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. Whilst it’s similar to the end of 2020 in many ways - covid is still unpredictable and I’m...

Whilst delicious at any time of year, especially with a bottle of red wine, an ooey gooey melty camembert with added natural flavours is...

With Christmas nearly upon us, have you sorted out your Christmas dinner and festive nibbles? It’s likely you’re having turkey or capon,...