“Beginnings are hard” is the text that faces you on the screen when you click through to start your first Substack post. I know it to be true. I know it to be true not just because I’ve been meaning to start this Substack for well over a year now, but also because I choose to spend a large part of my working life persuading people to give pressure cooking a try and they are initially too scared to start. What other piece of cooking equipment comes close to inspiring so much fear? (A mandoline, maybe?) Yet once people do take that first step and realise not only quite how miraculous - and safe! - today’s reengineered pressure cookers are, they can’t believe it took them so long.
So happy you're doing this Catherine. I am actually writing this with my lap top perched on your two PC books. That's because they're always on top of the pile. Can't wait to see your posts.
We’re mid-build of an extension which has drastically reduced my kitchen space and time available to cook. Since getting your book at Christmas I’ve become a little bit obsessed (a lot, really) with using my PC; it’s been like getting a brand new piece of kitchen kit. Barely a meal goes by when it doesn’t get used. There are so many fab recipes in the book, and I’ve been able to PC-up some Nigel S and Diana H recipes (the only books that haven’t been packed away during the building work) too. I’ll be hanging on your every word here. Thank you!
I regularly use my PCs (old school ones in various sizes) to cook beans and other pulses or rice but have been too scared to try it with things that don't have much water 😣
I have downloaded and subscribed here to Substack. Never heard of it before, but if you’re on it I’m all in for that ! Your books are brilliant and has changed the way I cook rice that’s for sure ! That’s saying something as I’ve only ever had one way of cooking it and could only do a fixed amount 😂 but it always came out perfect. However now I cook as much as I want in my PC. I’m really looking forward to seeing what you share her Catherine, and I’d like to thank you for sharing your PC love as I’ve still a long way to go before I’m an expert but I’m willing to learn more as I love all the possibilities for an way of cooking.
I'm really looking forward to this.... Have had a PC for years and onlyb stared using it after reading your posts.. Its brilliant and dinner in a flash.
I’m really looking forward to this! I have a tefal cook4me so I have to play around with the cooking times in your book but the recipes are so good it’s always inspiring me 😊
I've got no idea about substack but I bought my instant pot about a month ago and it's life changing. I bought your book and less than an hour later I'd knocked up some lemon curd. Every recipe is right up my street.
Living with a long term illness means I don't have much energy and pressure cooking has meant that I've been able to cook food that's been off the menu for a while which is brilliant.
Looking forward to learning more about pressure cooking.
Thank you for sharing more of your creativity! Since buying a PC & your book I have not stopped using it. And find your recipes a wonderful source of inspiration. It is MY mission to get as many others into pressure cooking themselves so rest assure; I will share as long as far as possible
I'm very new to pressure cooking - put off by my mothers sprouts done for 30 minutes back in the 50s and 60s! Here I am at 74 having bought an instant pot Ultimate before Christmas and only used my oven once since then. I love it, bought your wonderful book and am enjoying studying everyone’s comments and recipes on the Facebook site, so helpful. I am now compiling my own personal recipe book converting ( with a bit of trial and error) my loved recipes. Really looking forward to learning lots from you, thank you.
As I think you know, your first PC book ten years ago was a turning point for me. And the second even more so.
I now own two WMF (the best brand IMHO) pressure cookers, a big and a small, and they are used daily. Here’s my PC cheerleader chant. Pom-poms at the ready...Taste enhancing, fuel saving, super time saving, heatwave friendly, water frugal, nutrient preserving, non hissy silent, creativity inducing, money saving, good looking pressure cookers! Ra ra ra!!! 📣
I bought your book and my first pressure cooker a few months ago. Thank you for your very detailed guidance in the book. I wouldn't have had a clue otherwise. I've now started adapting recipes that aren't specifically meant for the pressure cooker.
I'm so glad you're on Substack Catherine. The perfect place for you, so we can learn more and read more of your lovely writing. It reminds me I need to dust off the you-know-what ...
So happy you're doing this Catherine. I am actually writing this with my lap top perched on your two PC books. That's because they're always on top of the pile. Can't wait to see your posts.
We’re mid-build of an extension which has drastically reduced my kitchen space and time available to cook. Since getting your book at Christmas I’ve become a little bit obsessed (a lot, really) with using my PC; it’s been like getting a brand new piece of kitchen kit. Barely a meal goes by when it doesn’t get used. There are so many fab recipes in the book, and I’ve been able to PC-up some Nigel S and Diana H recipes (the only books that haven’t been packed away during the building work) too. I’ll be hanging on your every word here. Thank you!
Super exciting! Thank you for starting this!
I regularly use my PCs (old school ones in various sizes) to cook beans and other pulses or rice but have been too scared to try it with things that don't have much water 😣
Love pressure cooking, never heard of substack until I saw your post, have one of your books and looking forward to finding out more.
I have downloaded and subscribed here to Substack. Never heard of it before, but if you’re on it I’m all in for that ! Your books are brilliant and has changed the way I cook rice that’s for sure ! That’s saying something as I’ve only ever had one way of cooking it and could only do a fixed amount 😂 but it always came out perfect. However now I cook as much as I want in my PC. I’m really looking forward to seeing what you share her Catherine, and I’d like to thank you for sharing your PC love as I’ve still a long way to go before I’m an expert but I’m willing to learn more as I love all the possibilities for an way of cooking.
Excellent, Catherine- very much looking forward to your pressure cooker insights.
I'm really looking forward to this.... Have had a PC for years and onlyb stared using it after reading your posts.. Its brilliant and dinner in a flash.
I’m really looking forward to this! I have a tefal cook4me so I have to play around with the cooking times in your book but the recipes are so good it’s always inspiring me 😊
Looking forward to learning more. My pressure cooker is now my most used piece of equipment, and I find your books invaluable!
I've never signed up to a Substack so fast! Can't wait to read everything you have to share Catherine!
I've got no idea about substack but I bought my instant pot about a month ago and it's life changing. I bought your book and less than an hour later I'd knocked up some lemon curd. Every recipe is right up my street.
Living with a long term illness means I don't have much energy and pressure cooking has meant that I've been able to cook food that's been off the menu for a while which is brilliant.
Looking forward to learning more about pressure cooking.
Thank you for sharing more of your creativity! Since buying a PC & your book I have not stopped using it. And find your recipes a wonderful source of inspiration. It is MY mission to get as many others into pressure cooking themselves so rest assure; I will share as long as far as possible
I'm very new to pressure cooking - put off by my mothers sprouts done for 30 minutes back in the 50s and 60s! Here I am at 74 having bought an instant pot Ultimate before Christmas and only used my oven once since then. I love it, bought your wonderful book and am enjoying studying everyone’s comments and recipes on the Facebook site, so helpful. I am now compiling my own personal recipe book converting ( with a bit of trial and error) my loved recipes. Really looking forward to learning lots from you, thank you.
I’ve downloaded the substack app just for you!
As I think you know, your first PC book ten years ago was a turning point for me. And the second even more so.
I now own two WMF (the best brand IMHO) pressure cookers, a big and a small, and they are used daily. Here’s my PC cheerleader chant. Pom-poms at the ready...Taste enhancing, fuel saving, super time saving, heatwave friendly, water frugal, nutrient preserving, non hissy silent, creativity inducing, money saving, good looking pressure cookers! Ra ra ra!!! 📣
I’m looking forward to learning more.
I bought your book and my first pressure cooker a few months ago. Thank you for your very detailed guidance in the book. I wouldn't have had a clue otherwise. I've now started adapting recipes that aren't specifically meant for the pressure cooker.
I'm so glad you're on Substack Catherine. The perfect place for you, so we can learn more and read more of your lovely writing. It reminds me I need to dust off the you-know-what ...