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Meg

Meg

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Chef . Author . Teacher

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Join date: Apr 20, 2025

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Hi, I’m Meg — a classically trained chef with over 30 years of experience in the food world. My journey began at the Ballymaloe Cookery School in Co Cork, Ireland and has taken me from running a cosy gastro pub in the Cotswolds to working as a private chef for titled families and UHNW individuals.

I have lived in the UK for the two decades. I have been lucky to have lived the past three years in the beautiful Scottish countryside with my husband Simon who is an essential part of keeping our fledgling business going. We share our home with our two dogs Bella and Bracken who love tasting anything that comes their way.

Now, through Meg’s Scottish Kitchen, I share my love for seasonal cooking, offer hands-on cookery classes, create small-batch spice blends, and pop up at festivals and events across Scotland. My food is rooted in comfort, tradition, and the joy of sharing good things with good people.

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Meg

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Jan 14, 2026 ∙ 4 min

The Truth About Granola, Breakfast Pots & “Wholesome” Bars

The Truth About Granola, Breakfast Pots & “Wholesome” Bars When breakfast starts to look like dessert in dressed in healthy packaging There’s something that never ceases to amaze me, even after decades in professional kitchens: how many ingredients can be squeezed into foods that should be beautifully simple.

Jan 11, 2026 ∙ 4 min

January Isn’t Bare — It’s Built on Beans

A bowl of January comfort January has a reputation for being a bit bleak in the kitchen. The festivities are over, the market stalls look quieter, and people assume it’s a month of restriction and restraint. But I’ve never cooked that way — and I don’t teach it either. January cooking, at its best, is about resourcefulness . About noticing what’s still here, what’s actually at its peak, and how to turn simple ingredients into food that nourishes properly. And this is where beans and pulses...

Jan 7, 2026 ∙ 4 min

Greek vs Greek-Style Yoghurt: Understanding the Ingredients - Lactose & Digestion Explained

Confused by Greek and Greek-style yoghurt? Learn the real difference, why Greek yoghurt contains less lactose and which is easier to digest in January. New year resoulition ideas January arrives with the very best intentions.Fresh starts. Clear heads. A desire to feel lighter, steadier, more ourselves again. And yet this is the month I hear from so many of you “I’m eating really well — but I don’t actually feel any better.” If that’s you, let me say this gently and clearly: this isn’t your...

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