Hey,
As this is our first blog, we thought it would be nice to introduce ourselves =D
The names behind 'The Thrifty Foodies' are Emily and Tom (EaT), a couple who met at the University of Sheffield whilst studying Biochemistry and Microbiology.
Hi, I'm Emily =)
I have been baking and devouring food ever since I was little - my love for it probably stems from my mum and nan being great in the kitchen! I grew up in a village just outside of Oxford, until I moved to Sheffield for university, where I met Tom. Since graduating, I have stayed in Sheffield to start my PhD, looking at a bacteria that causes lung pneumonia and how it interacts with our body. Although I have pursued science as a career, food has always been at the forefront of my life!
My weekends and evenings are usually spent baking, playing sport and seeing Tom. We no longer live in the same city but take every opportunity to have some good eats together, whether they be homemade or in restaurants.
Hello, I'm Tom =D
I have only been baking and cooking for the last 5 years. During my first week at university I realised I had never peeled a potato before... good parenting or bad parenting, your call.
I'm originally from the Medway towns in Kent but lived in Leicester until I went to University in Sheffield. There I met Emily and my baking took off. I may not be the prettiest baker, nor do I bake the prettiest creations, but what they lack in aesthetics, they make up for in flavour!
Being a bit of a nerd, I enjoy science and video games; but now most of my time is spent on my PhD at the University of Warwick, or unwinding by baking and over indulging.
We have decided to write this blog together, in order to share our recipes, restaurant reviews and tips on saving those pennies if you still like good grub within budget! Please feel free to read, share, comment and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do =D
Cheers!
xXx
