If the thought of cold tomato soup makes you shudder, take it from a veteran, it's like a creamy gazpacho, but in a decent society, nobody should have to find out. — Jack Monroe Copy Share Image
I'm publicist, patron of nine charities, creative director, food consultant, recipe developer - and mum. — Jack Monroe Copy Share
My pregnancy changed my relationship with my body because I went from despising it to marvelling at what it can do. — Jack Monroe Copy Share
There's all kinds of research that shows children operate best if they start the day with some proper food inside them - it's a… — Jack Monroe Copy Share
I think as much as people moan at things like award ceremonies, it gives people role models. It provides real positive reinforcement that you… — Jack Monroe Copy Share
Working 90 hours a week is easily racked up when you're self-employed and rely on portable tech to do your work; your train journeys,… — Jack Monroe Copy Share
I'm very careful with the money I have, I pay myself the living wage, and I try to save the rest, because if life… — Jack Monroe Copy Share
All kids are fussy eaters - they go through phases where they'll only eat red food or they just want to eat porridge. With… — Jack Monroe Copy Share
Working behind the cocktail bar was a different kind of escapism, a creative outlet with a newfound respect for alcohol. I didn't drink as… — Jack Monroe Copy Share
I'm not organised, and I don't cope well with deadlines, structure and routine. I'm chaotic. Always have been. — Jack Monroe Copy Share
During my time at Essex county fire and rescue service, barely a shift went by without receiving a call from an elderly person who… — Jack Monroe Copy Share
If I've learned anything in the last seven or eight years it's that my career flies by the seat of my pants and that… — Jack Monroe Copy Share
I was a young mother with a dependent. I went from nice flat and fire service job to cold and hungry with a child.… — Jack Monroe Copy Share
Until people realise benefits doesn't mean scrounger, and austerity isn't a fun middle-class way to grow your own vegetables, there's still a lot of… — Jack Monroe Copy Share
