Born in the North of England the origins of my passion for food may surprise you.
My Dad, who repaired sewing machines for a living, was far more adventurous when it came to food, and his passion for exploring the use of spices and herbs, sought out at the local markets each weekend - the smells and flavours inspired my taste buds and quite literally started my food journey, leaving my friends playing football in the streets, my life became about food and flavour.