Today, we’ve got a guest who’s turned simple, wholesome cooking into a national phenomenon. Say hello to Grace Mortimer, the face behind @_myfirstmeals on Instagram, and the bestselling author of three cookbooks, including My First Meals, My Family Meals, and her soon-to-be-released One Pot Wonders.
Grace started her kitchen journey in lockdown, sharing no-fuss, five‑ingredient recipes to help families eat well without the stress—and now she’s feeding hundreds of thousands of parents worldwide. With over 630K followers, she's become a go-to source for nutritious, easy meals—just what busy mums need when the school run, Zoom call, or bedtime chaos never stops.
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or just cooking for one, Grace’s warm, practical wisdom and no-nonsense recipes will inspire you in and out of the kitchen.
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Grace's Books: My First Meals, My Family Meals, One Pot Wonders
Find Grace on instagram at @_myfirstmeals
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THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK
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