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.
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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
How To Crow Pose
Begin to master your best ‘crow pose’ with Charlotte. Benefits of the Crow Pose include a strengthening of the wrist, forearms, and abdomen, whilst also stretching your upper back. Practicing the Crow can improve your balance and build your core strength.
Invisible Ink – Mini Make
Now you see it, now you don’t! Create secret messages for your friends and family using this simple science activity.
Fluffy Puffy Slime
Make your own glittery, puffy and super slime. Watch the science behind the experiment come to life as you learn the ultimate slime recipe!
Four Seasons Tree – Workshop Wednesday
Create your own craft tree and learn the science behind the seasons!
What is your child’s behaviour telling you?
As humans we all display different behaviours depending on what we are experiencing at that moment in time. Our children often feel strong emotions and their behaviours are a way of communicating to us about how they are feeling.
Tabata Non Stop
This is a Tabata Non Stop Workout – 5 different exercises, with each exercise completed 6 times in 20 second bursts. The key for this is to pace yourself and keep moving with purpose. This will be a sweaty one.
Ada Twist, Scientist
Determined Ada Twist, with her boundless curiosity for science and love of the question “why?,” is destined for greatness.
Science Spotting
Can you find the scientific symbols in and amongst this cosmic mix of molecules, science equipment and apparatus?
Smoked Salmon Scotch Egg with a Dill Hollandaise & Charred Lemon
This week Robert teaches you how to make a delicious smoked salmon scotch egg, finished with a creamy hollandaise sauce. Perfect for that special family brunch.
Roasted beetroot, Granny Smith and goats cheese salad
Create the perfect warm roasted beetroot salad with granny smith apples and lovely goats cheese cream, for those drearier summer days. Very simple and easy to make, delicious to eat! Can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main.

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