UK celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has opened a chain of food stores called Recipease, where anyone can learn to cook in-store under the guidance of professional chefs. Currently there are just two branches, one in Clapham in London and the other in Brighton, Sussex. The project, in the works for a while now, aims to get more people interested in cooking by making it enjoyable and fun – they are encouraged to ask questions during the learning process. In-store classes (titled ‘Easy to Make’ if it is a quick 20-minute class or ‘Easy to Learn’ if it is a longer [...]

As longtime Jamie Oliver (aka The Naked Chef) fans, we’re excited to hear about his latest venture: Recipease, a local food and kitchen supply store in London, set to be the first of a chain to open throughout the UK.  The shop, which opens today on St. Johns Road, Clapham Junction, is just one of Jamie’s many efforts to extend his approach to healthy, conscientious cooking and eating to as many people as possible. He’s written several cook books, opened a restaurant training under-privileged, aspiring young chefs, and has led a push for a UK-wide improvement of school lunches. Recipease [...]