How about carrying over the relaxing feeling of the summer into the beginning of autumn, continuing the slow pace of life with some slow cooking….? Get Cooking is renowned for its super fast dishes but also likes to indulge in some good slow cooking….and even better when we can pair it with the chance to...Read More

With the warmer weather fast approaching it’s time to dust off your parasol and garden furniture and invite friends and family round for some delicious but simple Mediterranean cooking to linger over. Cast your minds back to Greek Island holidays with this delicious Summer Souvlaki with Tzaziki recipe. If you always buy shop bought Tzaziki...Read More

Ever wondered what Reflexology is about? Perhaps you want to gain insight into this ancient technique and learn how treatments can help your body rebalance and heal itself in a relaxed, fun workshop? Why not discover what happens in a Reflexology session? Join us at Get Cooking this Summer for a chance to practise some basic...Read More

You don’t need to be a ‘hippy’ to take an interest in herbalism and alternative medicine. It’s becoming a popular choice for people wanting to avoid drugs and chemicals to improve their overall health and wellbeing the natural way. On our Cosmetic Herbalism course with fully qualified herbalist Heather Ware, we discovered that it’s not...Read More

It’s 3 years since Emily opened up the doors at Get Cooking in Farsley, and what a three years it’s been! Our bright and passionate founder reflects on what she’s learned and what’s next! We asked Emily what she enjoys the most about Get Cooking “I feel privileged for having such  a valuable experience in...Read More

It’s all about mindfulness and living in the moment at Get Cooking… October 10th signals ‘World Mental Health Day’ in the calendar, and the use of the word, ‘World’ illustrates how the strain on our mental health, is indeed, global. For us at Get Cooking, in Leeds, we  fully understand the issues at hand and...Read More

Imagine this … a snip of intricately patterned fabric, a shimmer of gold peeps through the material from a naked light bulb… and then the unmistakable smell of fresh scones in the air, hits your nose . No, you’re not in Liberty of London at Christmas, but you might as well be. Instead you’re booked...Read More

Welcome to my blog, I’m Emily, and if you’re on this page then we have a lot in common. I’ve been a lover of good food since I was a child, from saving my hard-earned pocket money to buy little tins of anchovies and olives to enjoying long leisurely al- fresco meals on family holiday...Read More