London chef Isaac McHale who lives, breathes and dreams of food

How did you get into cooking? “I grew up in Glasgow and, on special occasions, my family would buy Indian curries and pakora [fritters]. When I was seven years old I wanted to make it. I took recipe books out of the library – this was before the internet – and read them. I’d go to the local cash-and-carry shop and buy every spice available, learn about them and then learn not to put too much spices in at once. I also liked to make cakes, pancakes, scones. I think I…

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