With over 40 years of culinary passion, in London's top hotels like The Dorchester. The Savoy and the 3-Michelin-starred Simply Nico.
As chef at Scotland's Knockie Lodge, awarded 2 Rosettes for fine dining. kookssecrets.com - Secrets Worth Sharing
24/05/2026
🍊 Why do Jaffa Cakes taste more orange than orange juice?
Because the secret isn’t just juice…
👉 it’s citrus oils, gel texture, and balance.
This is where pastry gets interesting.
https://kookssecrets.com/2026/05/24/%f0%9f%8d%8a-jaffa-style-orange-jelly/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social
12/05/2026
🍒 Cherry — The Bright Classic
Sweet or sour…
fresh or cooked…
👉 cherries always bring balance.
learn more in the link below
https://kookssecrets.com/2024/01/03/cherry/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social
08/05/2026
🥩 Ribeye vs Sirloin
One rich.
One lean.
👉 Both great — when cooked properly.
learn more in the link below 👇
https://kookssecrets.com/2026/05/08/ribeye-vs-sirloin/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social
07/05/2026
🥩 Rest Your Meat
Cook it well…
👉 then leave it alone.
That’s the difference.
learn more in the link below 👇
https://kookssecrets.com/2026/05/07/resting-meat-the-kooks-essential-step/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social
06/05/2026
🥩 How to Cook Steak Properly
Hot pan.
Good seasoning.
Rest it.
👉 That’s it.
learn more in the link below 👇
https://kookssecrets.com/2026/05/06/how-to-cook-steak-properly/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social
06/05/2026
The moment of truth shaping, proving, baking and eating a good day.
05/05/2026
Larry is fed and ready to go again - dough is resting its had a busy day - I was always taught the dough will tell when its ready - patience is the key - get ready to listen.
05/05/2026
🥩 T-Bone vs Y-Bone
They look similar…
👉 They’re not.
One grills beautifully.
One needs respect.
see more in the link below 🔥
https://kookssecrets.com/2026/05/05/t-bone-vs-y-bone/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social
04/05/2026
Day 7 - Larry exploded from his jar - bigger jar now fed - Bread making tomorrow 🤞
04/05/2026
🍝 Spaghetti Norma — Simple & Proper
“This is a dish I used to cook when…”
Eggplant. Tomato. Basil.
👉 Nothing extra. Nothing missing.
Recipe in the link below 🍝
https://kookssecrets.com/2026/05/04/spaghetti-alla-norma/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=jetpack_social
