I have known Anastasia since we were young children, and so I feel well qualified to vouch for both her good character and her brilliant cooking and teaching skills.

Anastasia is what I would call a “genius in the kitchen”. She is a complete natural. She seems to effortlessly toss together various ingredients, creating superb flavours in highly original or unusual dishes. What is more impressive, is that her food is always wholesome and life-promoting. Add to that the inescapable truth that Stas is funny, charming, sexy and smart, and you cannot but conclude that she is the perfect candidate for a cook-book. But one factor tops it for me: authenticity. She hasn’t suddenly taken up cooking and is now masquerading as a foodie. She is a foodie to the core. She’s loved food and cooking and been good at it since she was a child, cooking for her dad and brother after her mum died. Stas is what you get when raw talent meets decades of passionate cooking. Anastasia is the real deal.

I was invited to write a book about Glenmore…the journey really…from discovering it as a collection of dilapidated buildings, to the design of the house, through to making the garden – not just the kitchen garden, but the whole.

Of course the chapter on the Kitchen Garden is, to me, the most important of all and the publishers were insistent about including the food I prepare here at the Kitchen Gardening and all other event days (it has grown somewhat since you were here…..we run all kinds of small scale events, but the kitchen garden and seasonal produce is at the very core of every aspect).

And so, I just wanted you to know that I couldn’t live without some of your recipes! They became part of my repertoire long ago…right now I’m in the midst of a Sicilian Caponata frenzy…Gazpacho coming up next; it was Broad Bean smash and vegetable soup in the spring, and the Chestnut Flour cake has become a firm favourite!

So they, and you, have become part of the Glenmore story. Of course, there are loads of other sources for recipes as well, but these are among ones that have people licking their fingers, and they always give me cause to refer to you, the first cooking classes that happened at Glenmore and the influence you had on some of my food preparation direct from the garden. I like being able to do that, as I and everyone who attended those first classes learned a great deal from you. So you may be gone from here Anastasia, but you are certainly not forgotten!

And so I hope to include them in the book, with reference to you and of course to Foodology. How I wish you were still HERE!

I imagine that one day I might be selling a book of yours here in the Barn – it’s something I’ve no doubt you will do one day, perhaps when Ayla-Rose gives you a little time, but right now, your time with her is absolute gold – enjoy every single minute.

From the basics of wholefood to the wild foraging classes, the bounty fromAnastasia’s beautiful and relaxed kitchen is delicious, honest and innovative food, made with love and flair.
Spending interactive time in the kitchen withAnastasia, preparing and eating her delicious wholefood recipes whilst accompanied by light-hearted banter and laughter is akin to a therapeutic mini-retreat nurturing body, mind and spirit.

Thanks Anastasia, the class was fabulous and I found it very inspirational – so much I can do at home to make things healthy AND delicious. I am going to the health shop to buy some goodies this week and can’t wait to try things out.

Thanks Anastasia, the class was fabulous and I found it very inspirational – so much I can do at home to make things healthy AND delicious. I am going to the health shop to buy some goodies this week and can’t wait to try things out.

I have been to a couple of Anastasia’s cooking classes and they have all been great fun. She has a real knack for creating very easy recipes that are healthy, tasty and a little bit different, and she includes lots of bits of information such as nutritional values, where to buy the best organic meat and even the type of utensils she uses and why she recommends them. The classes are good value too – as well as learning how to cook 3-4 dishes, you get a full meal cooked for you and it’s a fun night out with girlfriends. It’s made me a much more confident and adventurous cook and I am looking forward to attending more classes in the future.

We really had such a terrific and fabulous evening last week Thursday and all enjoyed ourselves so much AND learnt some great new tricks too.  And I discovered that if made with spinach I really do like dolmades!  We really appreciate you opening up your beautiful home to us and letting us loose in your kitchen! We will definitely be back (although not as a girls night as we always do something different but we will be back “just because”) – probably for one of your pre-organised classes that you email about. Thanks again, was such a treat!  And it was lovely to get to know you and share in so many laughs! All the best, until the next time!

Anastasia’s, wholesome food, homely environment, and generous nature, will make you want to move in for months.

The food was truly delicious, the cooking class was light hearted and fun, and I learnt a lot about the health benefits of various foods. I would definitely recommend it to anyone keen to learn some great new dinner ideas.

Foodology is the perfect solution for those of us who want to indulge the senses, whilst still making healthy choices. Anastasia’s concept perfectly combines delicious flavours and ingredients to create good, wholesome, nutritious meals. Her demonstrations are interactive and fun and are the perfect ice-breakers to kick start an evening of fun, laughter and fantastic cuisine.