Polly Weeks
@Pollywrites
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BBC Food, previously BBC Three and Press Association. Moderate Bristol City fan. Views my own.
Joined February 2009
I'm looking to speak to a dietitian about pre-diabetes and how your diet can help reverse it. If you have an expert please do get in touch #journorequest
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I'm looking for an Ethiopian cooking expert who can provide a quote on injera. Just a tip or two on making them. #journorequest
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I'm looking for a dietitian/Dr/Professor who can explain the health implications of regularly eating too fast. Let me know if you have an expert who can do just that! #journorequest
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I'm working on an article celebrating Greek cuisine and looking for chefs to comment and give advice. Can give further info via email. Give me a shout with any Qs or suggestions! DMs open #journorequests
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I'm looking for expert advice on how to make the most of off-peak energy times when it comes to cooking. Let me know if you have any suggestions/experts #journorequests
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Very specific #journorequest here. I'm looking for an expert who can give advice on cooking currywurst and bratwurst, just a short quote but with an even shorter deadline. If that's you/someone you know, DM me.
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I'm looking for cooking experts i.e. chefs/food bloggers who can give tips on making classic autumn/winter dishes (I have a list of specific ones), for an article. Let me know if you're interested in contributing and I'll send details over. #journorequest
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I'm looking for chefs to offer expert quotes on how to make alternative Yorkshire puddings i.e. gluten-free, vegan, cooked in an air fryer. Deadline Friday 29 Oct. #journorequest
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Ahead of street parties taking place next month, I'm looking for catering companies/party planners who have tips on the food you should serve up. I have a whole load of questions on the subject that need answering. Let me know if you're able to help #journorequest
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I'm looking for a cooking/food waste expert who can give advice on how you can use up those half-filled jars that clutter up your fridge (think condiments, olives, curry paste, pasta sauce etc). Let me know if that's you! #journorequest
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I will absolutely try to do another call out at another point so if you are reading this after I've closed DMs, there will hopefully be future opportunities to get in touch.
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I'm slightly overwhelmed by the number of messages I've received. Thanks so much to everyone who's contacted me. I'll do my best to reply to everyone though it may take a few days. I'm going to have to close DMs now as otherwise I'll never get any work done.
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Starting the new year off on a positive note, I'm currently on the lookout for freelance food writers. If you're interested in pitching / have any questions on how to do it let me know. DMs open. #journorequest #journalismjobs #freelance
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I'm looking for a food expert (chef/cook etc) who can give tips on turning shop-bought items into amazing puddings/desserts. #journorequest
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I'm looking for cooking experts who are available to give advice on (small) Christmas cooking prep you can do in the month leading up to Christmas. #journorequest
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Very specific #journorequest here. I'm after a chef/cooking expert who knows everything there is to know about sausages - all the varieties, how to cook with them, what they pair well with, if it's easy to make your own etc. If this sounds like you/someone you know let me know
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Any cabbage experts out there? I'm after a few quotes on how to make the most of the winter veg #journorequest
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Do you ever bake food in devices other than the oven? i.e. air fryer, slow cooker, hob. If you have top tips on how to achieve the perfect 'bake' using these cooking methods let me know #journorequest
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