[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1501777430594{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”7939″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_shadow” css=”.vc_custom_1780229608066{padding-right: 10px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_tta_tabs style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”black” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Early Life” tab_id=”1779387524982-e43604d5-6d28″][vc_column_text]I grew up in Brussels, where preparing and sharing good food is woven into the city\u2019s culture. Every summer, my parents would bundle my three siblings and me into the car and drive across Europe, discovering new flavours in local tavernas and wandering through bustling food markets.<\/p>\n
At home, mealtimes were always the centre of family life. My mum – an exceptional cook – made everything from scratch, and she passed her love of cooking and entertaining straight on to me.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Family Life” tab_id=”1779387524982-b4fc0349-4b88″][vc_column_text]Today, my husband, little boy, and I carry on that tradition. No matter how busy the day has been, we sit down together for a comforting home-cooked meal. Cooking and eating as a family is one of our favourite rituals, especially when we\u2019re hosting long, lazy meals with friends and loved ones.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Study” tab_id=”1779387614137-26b8ab5e-e229″][vc_column_text]I graduated from the University of East Anglia in 2007 with a BSc (Hons) in Biology. Alongside my studies, I cooked for a busy caf\u00e9 and loved seeing customers enjoy the food I created. I went on to complete a PGCE(M) in Secondary Science and began my career teaching biology in Norwich.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Qualifications” tab_id=”1779387615768-f8fc59fc-dd00″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_tabs style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”black” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Norland College” tab_id=”1779394859291-616bee89-4160″][vc_column_text]A move to Bath opened the door to an exciting role as Food & Nutrition Lecturer at the world-renowned Norland College. There, I wrote and delivered a three-year nutrition and cookery programme for trainee nannies, covering topics such as weaning, fussy eating, meal planning, cooking for diabetics and coeliacs, family nutrition, and \u2014 most importantly \u2014 making cooking simple and enjoyable for all ages.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Freelance” tab_id=”1779394859291-8f97671f-1c79″][vc_column_text]After my time at Norland, I completed a Diploma in Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching and established myself as a freelance nutrition advisor for families. I now run group and 1:1 workshops, both online and in person, focusing on fussy eating, family mealtimes, and practical nutrition support. I regularly collaborate with the Bath & Bristol Parenting Hub, delivering workshops as part of their eight-week Triple P parenting programme.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve also been invited to speak at London Foodstock and Battersea Park\u2019s Big Playout, offering talks and drop-in sessions for parents and carers seeking guidance around children\u2019s eating habits.<\/p>\n
Alongside my freelance work, I teach at The Bath Cookery Studio, where I share my passion for the joy and wellbeing that comes from cooking from scratch.<\/p>\n
At the time of writing (May 2026), I am near completion of a Level 6 Sleep Practitioner qualification with the London School of Childcare Studies. Diet and sleep are so closely connected that many of my clients naturally ask for support with their children\u2019s sleep. I will therefore soon be offering sleep management techniques as part of my service. As a parent myself, I know just how precious a good night\u2019s sleep can be.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Sleep” tab_id=”1779394859291-edeeeb70-b685″][vc_column_text]At the time of writing (May 2026), I am near completion of a Level 6 Sleep Practitioner qualification with the London School of Childcare Studies. Diet and sleep are so closely connected that many of my clients naturally ask for support with their children\u2019s sleep. I will therefore soon be offering sleep management techniques as part of my service. As a parent myself, I know just how precious a good night\u2019s sleep can be.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"