I have always loved food. I grew up in rural Ireland where food was traditional and basic but alway made with wholesome and locally grown ingredients. I’ve always been an adventurous eater. When I got the opportunity to travel it opened up the world of food and flavour even more.

I’ve always had a passion for food, but it took some time for me to master the art of cooking. My skills were quite basic until I trained as a chef in my 20s. Working in professional kitchens for several years equipped me with the techniques I needed to cook well for my family.

When I had my daughter and began introducing her to solid foods, I felt incredibly grateful for my cooking experience. Until then, I had only been preparing meals for myself, but now I was responsible for nurturing and nourishing a child. I looked forward to providing her with the best meals possible.

That thought sparked some conversations with other parents about how helpful it would be for me to teach parents how to cook well for their children. It led me to start cooking classes and I began sharing recipes for parents on my social pages.
In 2021 I set up my business Little Lou Cooks – it began as an online cooking school but has had a few pivots since and now I share recipes full time online with almost 1 million followers across my social media platforms.

These recipes are for time poor parents with busy schedules who want to bake and cook homemade (and mostly wholesome) food that their kids will eat and enjoy.

I really hope you find some recipes that you family will love.