Bernie started to experiment and cook with wholefoods when she first came across them at 18, in a wholefood bakery in Notting Hill. Her dishes swiftly became popular with family and friends (including members of the Clash and Public Image Ltd., who often popped round for a bite to eat).
When her business collapsed, Bernadine had to find a way to feed her young family for just GBP28 a week and devised a hearty meal plan out of basic, wholesome ingredients.
Bernadine successfully raised her four children on these delicious meals and is delighted that they now enjoy cooking her recipes for their own children.