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BaRnby's I’m a maker … food, clothes, knitting and embroidery… however my favourite things to make are memories.

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And the conversation went …Me “Do I look younger there?”Guest Chef “Yes … A LOT younger”Well it was 8 years ago so I und...
12/04/2026

And the conversation went …

Me “Do I look younger there?”

Guest Chef “Yes … A LOT younger”

Well it was 8 years ago so I understand his comment … not sure he was quite as sympathetic when I suggested I returned to having such a sort hair cut 🤣

Those were the days … when the young looking me imported a whole Jamón Ibérico de bellota specially for a Spanish Bistro night, which I held in The Memorial Hall in Blyth 🇪🇸

Things have changed since then … the cost of importing such a delicacy is too prohibitive for me … that said I’ll still have a fabulous selection of authentic food combined with my interpretation of the Spanish cuisine I love so much on 9th May when I hold my next bistro😍

Nowadays my bistro meals come to you as a delivery service … the same attention to detail as I’ve always had but now my meals are brought to you so that you can enjoy them in the comfort of your own home.

Finally I thought I’d show you a photo of the older Cary … taken last week in the country I love to visit as often as I can ❤️💛❤️

If you’d like me to cook for you, or to find out more about my bistro nights please get in touch. I’d love to hear from you.

Cary xx

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I held my first Bistro Night in April 2018. It was a nod to mine and  “The Guest Chef” s love of Spain … back then we ha...
28/03/2026

I held my first Bistro Night in April 2018. It was a nod to mine and “The Guest Chef” s love of Spain … back then we had it as a pop up night in Blyth.

Since then there have been some changes.

Covid stopped me holding them in situ and I moved to doing the same food delivered to your homes … kind of eating out eating in … or as what was often described as ‘opening a stocking on Christmas morning’ 😍

Then I fractured my pelvis which forced me to stop cooking for a while and made me think about taking a different path… consequently I took time out and retrained.

I’ve spent the last 3 years mentoring young people who need help with their education. After a while I realised I couldn’t do both so my Bistro Nights had to take a back seat.

However I have continued to make food … quietly in the background. Mainly for a local company who treat their clients to the most amazing business lunches … but also for people who have asked me to cook for their special occasions.

Now I only work with one young person which gives me free time. I was bowled over with the messages I received recently asking me if I’d be doing my meals again 😍

SO …

I’ve decided to give it a try. I shall limit numbers but the format will be the same… 5-7 courses cooked by me… packed in a quirky way delivered to you along with instructions for how to serve… they are intended to be eaten as one complete meal but in reality most of my guests managed to make the food last all weekend 😮

I’m torn between Spanish (where it all started) and a Greek Mezze … whichever I go with I’ll deliver on Saturday 9th May.

If you’re interested please send me a DM and get in touch for more details.

No pictures of food … but some of me whilst on recent travels in Spain. Apt I thought and maybe a reminder incase you’d forgotten me.

It would be great to hear from you 😍

Day 2 😍
18/03/2026

Day 2 😍

Today I cooked lunch for a local business who are entertaining their clients. This is what I delivered 😍I’m back in the ...
16/03/2026

Today I cooked lunch for a local business who are entertaining their clients.

This is what I delivered 😍
I’m back in the kitchen preparing to cook a completely different menu for them tomorrow … however there will be one repeat item.
No prizes for guessing what it is 🤣

The photo of me celebrating dad’s 80th birthday was taken just over 9 years ago. I’m guessing I made my dress specially ...
14/08/2025

The photo of me celebrating dad’s 80th birthday was taken just over 9 years ago. I’m guessing I made my dress specially for the momentous occasion 🥰

Since then it’s been one of my summer staples and I’ve worn and worn it every year subsequently … so much so that it’s been looking a little bit worse for wear in places 🥲

Today I finally got round to trying my hand at visible mending … something I’ve been meaning to do for a while now. To be honest the wrong side looks better than the right one but that said I’m absolutely chuffed to bits with the result. I particularly loved doing the blanket stitch along the frayed armhole edges … I think the last time I used that stitch I was making stuffed animals at primary school.

Fair to say that there are lots of happy memories connected with this post and I think I might have found a new favourite hobby. 💚🩷💚











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