About Me

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