Welcome!

Hi, I’m Jay. I’m the cook, photographer, and creator behind everything you see here.

I’m genuinely excited to share my love for delicious, wholesome food with you.

At daysofjay.com, all the recipes I share have been thoroughly tested and enjoyed by me and my family.

I don’t just snap the photos – we sit down and devour each dish as soon as the camera is set aside (sometimes even before!)

I’m also the author of three cookbooks, ‘Tasty,‘ ‘Simply Summer,’ and ‘Fakeaways,’ and I have some really cool projects coming up.

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I’m originally from New Zealand but have lived my entire adult life abroad. I studied photography at university, and it’s incredibly rewarding for me to combine this passion with my love for cooking and writing.

I’ve been sharing my culinary adventures online since 2012 – that’s a lot of cooking (and eating!).

In 2023, I achieved a lifelong dream by studying nutrition at London’s world-famous Le Cordon Bleu cooking school. This was an incredible experience and I learned a huge amount about creating tasty AND wholesome recipes to share with you.

For me, food is not just about nourishment – it’s a celebration of the senses and an opportunity to gather with loved ones. Cooking with seasonal ingredients is a fantastic way to connect with the amazing produce the world has to offer.

So, take a look around, and I hope you find something that inspires you to strap on your apron and get into the kitchen.

Happy cooking and happy reading!

popular recipes on daysofjay.com