Author profile: Mark Studley (author of Dirty)

Mark Studley is a self-taught chef whose over-the-top burgers and street food have won many fans (and awards). He stumbled into the business almost by chance “I got fed up with paying money for rubbish food. I thought I could do it better”, and opened the Cow N Bun burger bar in Somerset. He now works as a private chef, and Dirty is his first cookbook. The book won private chef platform YHangry’s cookbook of the year award in 2022. ckbk co-founder Matt Cockerill spoke to the chef to understand the dirty ethos.

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Newsletter: Recipes for seasonal soups and diverse dumplings, plus Daniel Galmiche's video tutorials and Stuart Ralston’s new cookbook

Every culture, climate and cuisine, has its version of soup. A bowl of soup is something uniquely comforting, and enjoyed by all. Both filling and nourishing, soup can be made out of almost anything, from larder scraps, to the wealth of your autumn harvest. A broth-based soup is one of the healthiest meals around.

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Cookbook preview: Catalogued Ideas and Random Thoughts by Stuart Ralston

In preparation for the publication, on 5 October, of chef Stuart Ralston’s Catalogued Ideas and Random Thoughts: A Cookbook, ckbk caught up with Ralston for a candid glimpse into his culinary world, reflecting on his innovative cookbook, personal inspirations, and the dynamic Edinburgh food scene of which he is such an integral part.

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Take a peek into the ckbk drinks cabinet!

It’s standard practice to head to the cookbook shelf when you fancy something a little bit different for dinner, but have you ever considered doing the same when it comes to drinks? There are so many ways to expand your beverage repertoire across a surprising number of categories. You can find more than 3,000 drinks recipes listed on ckbk to suit all tastes and all occasions. Dive in with me and let’s look at some of the highlights.

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