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My new business
Flosskirk
September 7, 2013 15:12
I actually earned some money today - for the first time in 11 years! I have set up a business teaching people to cook in my home and I had my first customer today. It's all legit - approved by the council etc. I have had a nightmare with all the admin, but today was the first cooking session. I am shattered. But anyway, I had a lovely French girl round and we cooked: stew, stock and soup, fish fingers (fancy ones), cod and bacon wraps, baked salmon, filled jacket potatoes, guacamole and cheesecake. I am SO excited......... (but you should see the state of the kitchen!)
Ceci
September 7, 2013 15:38
Oh I would need to come to you. I can't cook to save my life!!! Congratulations on your new business and enjoy. Ceci
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pluto
September 7, 2013 17:30
Do you take children also? I can sent my oldest to you a few weeks next summer holiday. He loves 'mama cook', and he can do the washing up afterwards unaided! After the cooking lesson every day he will be very happy to amuse himself with his ipad. He can also muck out your stables unaided! Sounds like fun your cooking class, maybe you should sent in a receipy every week on the boards and how to make them, than everyone can give feed back. Can you start with shepards pie and scones (the real ones) ? WHERE ARE MY SMILEYS? :-) :-)
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Donatella
September 7, 2013 22:13
How satisfying! I'm starting some unpaid voluntary work for the NAS after a training course in October. Partly terrified, partly looking forward
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Sockthing
September 7, 2013 23:04
Flosskirk, that's great, I am in awe. I am also comforted as I haven't been in paid work for 9 years (loads of voluntary worrk but thats somehow not the same for your self-esteem) and I worry about how I will cope getting back into the workplace again some day. Yours is a very inspiring example. Loads of luck to you, I hope it continues to go well.
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Sockthing
September 7, 2013 23:05
Don, does that mean you can come round and "EarlyBird" me and Kipper!? Seriously though, hope it goes well.
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Sivier
September 7, 2013 23:48
Brilliant Flosskirk. Sounds like it went very well, and you've succeeded in making me feel hungry after an already substantial supper.... good luck with it and hope the kitchen recovers.
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Tokoloshe
September 8, 2013 07:13
That's great!
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Corkwing
September 8, 2013 11:03
Fantastic! Love, Corkwing
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jmk
September 8, 2013 15:45
Well done you Flosskirk!
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Haze
September 8, 2013 17:05
Congratulations! So have you have to complete the level 2 food safety training or similar to be licenced to do this? Am curious as I have the qualification but for school as I have to monitor all the 'cooking mums'!
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Willow637
September 8, 2013 20:36
well done and good for you. Hope you have great success
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Flosskirk
September 8, 2013 20:55
Hi everyone, and thanks for your lovely comments. According to my local council, I don't need to comply with food regs because the cooking is "for demonstration purposes only". It's like with pampered chef parties, where they make something and everyone tries a bit. I was surprised to be honest with you. Anyway, I have done the level 2 online and I also went on a first aid course, which I didn't need to do either. The best bit is this - during the three hour session yesterday we basically cooked our dinner (and more) AND I got paid for it!!
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greyspeckledhen
September 10, 2013 23:52
sounds fantastic - well done!
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Jellies
September 13, 2013 19:45
Brilliant Flossie. Where do you get your clients from ? What are you going to spend your earning on ???????
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Larsti
September 13, 2013 22:30
Brilliant!
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bovary
September 19, 2013 23:05
Wow! Sounds fab! I admire your vision and drive, and am a bit envious!
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