Excited for the year ahead! And for more of your lovely bakes and photos. I won't stop trying to convince you to enter GBBO - because I think you would absolutely SLAY!
Hahaha well firstly, thanks so much lovely. You’re making me blush.
And secondly - I’m very much looking forward making the time, not just for creating but for getting stuck in with the community, too. Constantly in awe at what you and our Substack fam are achieving - need to surround myself with more of that x
Love what you share in your newsletter, Mark! And you know I’m just giving you a hard time about GBBO (not really, you should absolutely do it, but no pressure, but yes do it). And so glad our Hiro is looking well! 💗
What a wonderful read Mark ✨❤️ Wishing you a wonderful 2026 and I hope you continue to go from strength to strength. I, for one, cannot wait to follow along and continue to get inspiration from everything you do ☺️
Ahhh thank you, Gareth! And the same to you (and the boys), too 🫶 That’s made me gush a little bit, as I could say the same about you! Here’s to an awesome 2026 for us both 😊 x
Fabulous food photography! And I'm looking forward to reading your Cook the Books series. You've inspired me to modify one of my culinary goals of the year to make 5 recipes out of a cookbook instead of simply a menu.
I'm going back to basics -- The 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes by Judith Finlayson.
This week turns out to have lots of evening obligations. It reminds me of when I was juggling a very full life with three children in the house. My crockpot was my best friend. So it's time to revisit the idea of slow cooking.
Ahh thank you JoJo - I’m glad you found it joyful 😊 Very much looking forward to embracing authenticity and cringe this year - dont want anything to hold me back x
I have enjoyed reading Taisty Bytes and also finding more about the wonderful cookbooks you picked. I really loved seeing your food writing blossom this year and the pleasure is entirely mine. Some lovely intentions and I hope you get to do everything you desire and more
Looking forward to your posts Mark. I find your photographs very inspiring and can so relate to using the books rather than collecting them. Happy New Year
Alex!! It’s good to see you 😊 And thank you! It seems I missed your return to Substack, looking forward to having a catch up on your latest posts. I hop you’re been keeping well. Happy New Year, wishing you a great 2026 🙌
A super piece Mark! So proud of you!! Lovely to see your key moments from 2025 again. And very excited for your year ahead, and looking forward to seeing all your wonderful bakes, writing and stunning photography. 😍 Sending love to Hiro too.
Ahh thank you so much, lovely one - it honestly means the world 😊 And likewise - I’ve got a feeling it’s going to be a *very* exciting year for us both! X
Well, you have inspired me. I haven't felt comfortable calling myself a photographer yet. And then I read your post and thought, I absolutely need to take a leaf out of Mark’s book here, and start calling myself one!
Yes, friend! 🙌 Here’s hoping for a great one for us both. I mean, you’re already smashing it anyway 🤣 And thank you - he’s currently sprawled over me, so have given him some scratches
Thank you, friend! I’m glad it resonated with you 😊 Aha, well, I hope some of my CTB posts might inspire you to venture into your own collection. Any if you have any recommendations, please fire them may way!
Excited for the year ahead! And for more of your lovely bakes and photos. I won't stop trying to convince you to enter GBBO - because I think you would absolutely SLAY!
Hahaha well firstly, thanks so much lovely. You’re making me blush.
And secondly - I’m very much looking forward making the time, not just for creating but for getting stuck in with the community, too. Constantly in awe at what you and our Substack fam are achieving - need to surround myself with more of that x
Love what you share in your newsletter, Mark! And you know I’m just giving you a hard time about GBBO (not really, you should absolutely do it, but no pressure, but yes do it). And so glad our Hiro is looking well! 💗
What she said!
What a wonderful read Mark ✨❤️ Wishing you a wonderful 2026 and I hope you continue to go from strength to strength. I, for one, cannot wait to follow along and continue to get inspiration from everything you do ☺️
Ahhh thank you, Gareth! And the same to you (and the boys), too 🫶 That’s made me gush a little bit, as I could say the same about you! Here’s to an awesome 2026 for us both 😊 x
Great to hear Hiro is in a good way - I have a feeling 2026 will be excellent for you both
Thank you, Mr D! I’ve got a good feeling about this one 😊🙌
Fabulous food photography! And I'm looking forward to reading your Cook the Books series. You've inspired me to modify one of my culinary goals of the year to make 5 recipes out of a cookbook instead of simply a menu.
Thank you lovely Mira - and I’m chuffed to hear that I’ve inspired you! And now I need to know which cookbook you’re going to dive into first? 😊
I'm going back to basics -- The 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes by Judith Finlayson.
This week turns out to have lots of evening obligations. It reminds me of when I was juggling a very full life with three children in the house. My crockpot was my best friend. So it's time to revisit the idea of slow cooking.
What a lovely positive joyful post, thank you Mark. Looking forward to more beautiful writing, baking and photography!!
Ahh thank you JoJo - I’m glad you found it joyful 😊 Very much looking forward to embracing authenticity and cringe this year - dont want anything to hold me back x
Just go for it Mark!! X
Nice one old chap. Onwards and upwards.
Thank you, good sir! Absolutely - might get round to trying spherification this year, too 😉
Oh no. It’s a bloody pain.
🤣 Sold!
I have enjoyed reading Taisty Bytes and also finding more about the wonderful cookbooks you picked. I really loved seeing your food writing blossom this year and the pleasure is entirely mine. Some lovely intentions and I hope you get to do everything you desire and more
This is so lovely, thank you so much Hazel 🥹 Truly glad you’ve enjoyed reading, as much as I’ve enjoyed your company. Here’s to a great year ahead x
The writing seminar was a highlight of mine, as well...plus, I had the privilege of meeting you! Best of luck on the Newcomer Award...
Thank you kindly, Jack 😊 And likewise! Still hoping for a Cadhay sequel… we’ll have to try and convince Mark.
Looking forward to seeing and reading more from you Mark!
Thank you lovely! And ditto 😊 looking forward to having the time to try some of your amazing recipes, too!
I do remember the Bean dog, so I’ve been here from the beginning. I wish you and Hiro a healthy and joyful year doing exactly what you dream of.
Thank you, friend 🥰 And same to you c
It’s funny how plans change, isn’t it - for the better in most part 😊
Looking forward to your posts Mark. I find your photographs very inspiring and can so relate to using the books rather than collecting them. Happy New Year
Alex!! It’s good to see you 😊 And thank you! It seems I missed your return to Substack, looking forward to having a catch up on your latest posts. I hop you’re been keeping well. Happy New Year, wishing you a great 2026 🙌
A super piece Mark! So proud of you!! Lovely to see your key moments from 2025 again. And very excited for your year ahead, and looking forward to seeing all your wonderful bakes, writing and stunning photography. 😍 Sending love to Hiro too.
Ahh thank you so much, lovely one - it honestly means the world 😊 And likewise - I’ve got a feeling it’s going to be a *very* exciting year for us both! X
Well, you have inspired me. I haven't felt comfortable calling myself a photographer yet. And then I read your post and thought, I absolutely need to take a leaf out of Mark’s book here, and start calling myself one!
You ARE a photographer - a bloody good one, too! I’m glad you’re owning it 😊
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Yes, friend! 🙌 Here’s hoping for a great one for us both. I mean, you’re already smashing it anyway 🤣 And thank you - he’s currently sprawled over me, so have given him some scratches
Oh no, Aki! I’ve just deleted your comment rather than my own mis-typed one 🙃 Sorry!
Yay! 🙌
Thank you, friend! I’m glad it resonated with you 😊 Aha, well, I hope some of my CTB posts might inspire you to venture into your own collection. Any if you have any recommendations, please fire them may way!