And just like that, we reached the final day of Summer Scran School! 🇹🇠For our last session, we made Thai summer rolls, and I have to admit, I wasn’t quite sure how these would go down. They’re very different from the things we’d made earlier in the week, and rice paper has a rather unusual …
Day 4 of Summer Scran School and today we headed to India! We made a delicious paneer curry, packed full of spices, alongside some really easy yoghurt and flour flatbreads. There was lots to do, and the kitchen was full of amazing smells before we’d even got anywhere near lunchtime! One of the favourite jobs …
Day 3 of Summer Scran School and we headed to Finland! Although, I’ll be honest… Finnish meatballs probably weren’t the most sensible choice for a very hot August day! But once we started cooking, nobody seemed to mind. I told the kids about learning to make Finnish meatballs when I was in Finland and how …
Today in Scran School we had another brilliant bunch of little chefs in the kitchen, and this time we were making loaded potato skins, crispy chicken drumsticks and corn on the cob. There was plenty to get stuck into! We started with the chicken, and this was a great chance to learn all about handling …
Today’s cooking class was all about fajitas, homemade pineapple salsa and, most importantly, letting the kids get stuck in and do as much as possible themselves. I welcomed 9 young chefs into the kitchen and honestly, they smashed it. We started by getting everything ready for our fajitas, and there was a LOT of chopping …
Hygiene inspection day! I won’t lie… these inspections always make me feel the pressure! Even when you know you’re doing everything properly, it’s still a little nerve racking having someone go through every part of your business. What people don’t always see is just how much goes on behind the scenes before an inspection. It’s …
Today’s cooking class was Moana themed to celebrate the release of the new live action Moana. We started by choosing a colourful flower and a tropical cup before making our own fruit mocktails. Everyone could choose from pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice and coconut water, then mix up their own tropical drink. Next, we …
With all the excitement around Toy Story 5, I couldn’t resist planning a Toy Story themed cooking class! I welcomed six fantastic young chefs, aged 4 to 9, into my home kitchen in Thornton, Lancashire, and we had such a fun morning cooking together. One of the things I love most about teaching in small …
I saw another small business post about their core values and it got me thinking about ours. I tried out a couple of variations but landed with these 6 which I feel express what Scran School is all about. Curiosity We love it when children ask questions, get stuck in, and try something new. Whether …
Back at one of my old schools, I used to do dinner duty 4 out of 5 days a week. The deal was I’d get a little bit of extra pay and a free lunch. But honestly, I never actually took the free meal. Instead, I’d grab five bottles of water and stash them in …
