Dear Grace is a warm and wise cookbook by chef and award-winning food writer Claire Thomson, written specifically for her daughter as she begins her independent life away at university. This collection pairs heartfelt advice and reminiscences with accessible recipes designed for cooking nutritious food on a budget, perfect for parents sending their children off and for new adults learning to cook for themselves and their friends.

Through memories and stories of family and food, Claire Thomson captures the bittersweet moment of watching a child start their independent life while providing the comfort of knowing they can feed themselves confidently.

Key Features & Benefits

• Features simple, accessible recipes for cooking nutritious food on a budget.
• Includes heartfelt advice and reminiscences from mother to daughter.
• Designed for new cooks navigating independent living.
• Written by award-winning food writer Claire Thomson.

Recipe Chapters Include

• Legacy Recipes
• Cooking on a Budget
• All Back to Mine – Late Night Food
• Flatshare Feasts
• Faster than Fast Food
• Sweet Tooth

Specifications

• Author: Claire Thomson
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 224 pages
• Publication Date: July 23, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1807120153
• Weight: 875 g
• Dimensions: 179mm x 253mm x 21mm (approx. 7.05 in x 9.96 in x 0.83 in)

This book provides essential guidance, covering everything from kitchen equipment and store-cupboard shopping lists to creating impressive flatshare feast menus. Start cooking with confidence today.