The DCS Blog

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 green sprout goodness, smokey bacon, mellow chestnuts and the lip smacking sweetness of maple syrup. And just to send your tastebuds into o.v.e.r.d.r.i.v.e we've added a sprinkle of nutmeg to really crush those January blues. Sprouts are so good for us they should definitely feature more regularly in our diets, and they can be pretty cheap t

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,...

Are you searching for a delicious, impressive Christmas centrepiece? The yule log is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Whether you go for a...

When do you start preparing for a party? Do you have everything ready three months in advance, from guest lists to food timings, or do...

How far have you got with your Christmas shopping? We have 100% totally completely… barely begun! Buying Christmas gifts is probably a...

Do you love or hate a mince pie? Let us know in the comments! I feel like they’re the most controversial Christmas treat, with some...

The festivities are upon us! In this part of the world it feels like Christmas is here as soon as Exeter Cathedral opens the Christmas...

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that Devon Cookery School is now a stockist for the incredible I.O. Shen knives. I’ve been using...

Thanks to our wonderful community of students and followers, Christmas 2021 is definitely going to be extra special. We do what we do...

This half term I was tasked with creating a Halloween themed bake off cook along for a big online group. In 1 hour and 30 minutes we made...

A delicious recipe for Mojito Cupcakes that are popular all year round!

A variation of the pork version we make on our Japanese Class! Some of you may have been lucky enough to have a little taster at the...

Nothing quite beats the home made stuff! Salty, sweet and with a little kick! If you cannot find black bean sauce then you can use peanut...

Ive been in love with duck ever since my first bite of the ever love duck pancakes. But it is hard to replicate at home. Im not saying...

Gooey in the middle with a little crisp on the outside. Quick to make and normally even quicker to go!