Steve Drake
Steve worked in some of Europe’s best kitchens before winning the Roux Scholarship – widely considered the most prestigious, and technically challenging, competition in the UK – closely followed by his first Michelin star in 2001 at Drake’s on the Pond.
nourishment and enjoyment
He then opened Drake’s in Ripley where he held a star for 14 years. Steve opened Sorrel in 2017 and was awarded a Michelin star the following year, together with AA Restaurant of the Year Award. Sorrel has also been shortlisted for GQ Restaurant of the Year, longlisted for the World Restaurant Awards and recently received its fourth AA Rosette recognising it as ‘among the top restaurants in the UK, where the cooking demands national recognition’.
Steve is a father of two children – Lois & Alfie – and his home-cooking is based around satisfying his children’s appetites (everyone in the family is allowed one veto – a food they never have to eat but other than that, you have to try whatever you’re given!) and ensuring meals are tasty, and healthy. As a keen runner, Steve’s always been focused on keeping meals light and fresh, with a good balance of flavours; food that provides nourishment, enjoyment and often something new to try. He’s looking forward to sharing some of his family favourites, kitchen suppers – you’ll have had plenty of practice for when we can share meals with friends again – and perhaps something a little more adventurous if you want to recreate some of Steve’s signature dishes in your own home.

STEVE DRAKE'S JOURNAL
Sensory Habitat
Vesta Victoria teaches us about some of her favourite animals, using our DIY sensory animal habitat!
Memory Of An Elephant
An elephant never forgets! Can you use your memory to match these cute farmyard, jungle, underwater and woodland animals?
Smoked Haddock
Ideal for a light lunch, or a starter before you move on to your main course. This is a quick, but delicious recipe, that is ideal for any summer get together with family or friends.
The Courage Of A Lion
Lions are very courageous creatures and you can be too! If you had all the courage of a lion, what would you use it for? What would you do if you weren’t afraid?
Banded Workout
Small banded workout either with a light, medium or strong resistance. Use the band to activate the glutes and the muscles around the shoulders.
My Friend Earth
Readers of all ages will pore over the pages of this spectacular book. Its enticing die-cut pages encourage exploration as its poetic text celebrates everything Earth does for us, all the while reminding us to be a good friend in return.
There’s No Such Thing As A Gruffalo! – Toddler Tuesday
Sing a-long to some of our favourite animal themed nursery rhymes with Grace. Includes ‘Old Macdonald Had a Farm’ and ‘Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed’ and a beautiful retelling of ‘The Gruffalo’.
Mum Guilt is it a thing?
Mum guilt is something very common in motherhood. It would seem that no mum is immune to Mum Guilt whether working, stay at home or working from home. Making time for ourselves and our wellbeing it seems is a constant source of guilt.
Understanding Autism – Thoughtful Thursday
Join Sinead for another Thoughtful Thursday. This week, Sinead introduces us to the topic of Autism.
Paper cup bowling
Learn how to create cute paper-cup animals to use as bowling pins, for fun family-games at home!

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