This time last week I was live on @SundayBrunchC4 @Channel4 with the amazing @RimmerSimon & @timlovejoy Here they're either saying "you better be good!" or "who the heck are you?" or "It's you, Ian, Mr Cookfulness, you're finally here!!!"🤣 Can't wait to be back on the show 👨‍🍳

This week, we honour the incredible work of our Occupational Therapists and their vital role in supporting people living with persistent pain. Let’s celebrate the creativity, compassion, and clinical expertise of our OT colleagues this week and every week. 💚

Delighted to have played a part in creating this with the awesome team @CRIISPAPDP ! Demonstrating the true power of public involvement in Research 🔋 (credit Tom Bailey art for brilliantly bringing our pain scrambled thoughts to life!)

🌿 Curious about mindfulness? Join our free online Introduction to Mindfulness - Tues 28 Oct, 6.30–8 pm. Learn how mindfulness can support people living with pain. 💌 mindfulness@painconcern.org.uk 📱 07421 125638 #Mindfulness #PainSupport #Wellbeing

At BCPS, we see mental health as vital to wellbeing. Living with persistent pain can affect both mind and body. On #MentalHealthAwarenessDay , we’re committed to breaking stigma and recognising the emotional impact of pain. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength 💚

🚨New yummy recipes from our latest class, featuring incredible local produce from Farmer Glen @ Cold Springs Organics 🌱 🥗Swiss Chard Salad w/ Lemon Garlic Croutons 🍄Creamy Baked Mushroom Polenta 🎃Pumpkin Ricotta Semolina Cake 👉 https://t.co/LNyomMqGoT

Edinburgh Marathon Festival – May 23 & 24, 2026 Join us as an individual or rally your team! 💙 📧 Email fundraising@painconcern.org.uk for your charity spot today! #edinburghmarathon #charityrun #marathonchallenge #5k #10k #marathon

🌟 Step Up to Change 🌟 Journaling can help manage chronic pain! ✔️ Track pain levels ✔️ Identify triggers ✔️ Celebrate good days #chronicpain #painmanagement #journaling #smallsteps#selfcare

A pasta bake with a difference! Using orzo and frozen Italian veg mix as core ingredients. Smart ingredients, smart cooking, Cookfulness cooking! 👨‍🍳

Smart Equipment - Can Openers 👨‍🍳

Smart Equipment - Can Openers 👨‍🍳

It's #AttackTheSnack time with the amazing @VegPowerUK This super versatile, super delicious & super fresh Pea & Herb Pesto is one of my absolute favourites A dip, a pizza topper, a pasta stir through, whatever you want ! 👨‍🍳

Always an absolute joy to join the amazing @rosslannon on his @CHAOSRadioUK show! This morning it was all about @macmillancancer coffee mornings (tomorrow) & I made 4 flavours of cup cakes from 1 batter mix together with a 3 ingredient biscoff tray bake. Recipes on next pages! 👨‍🍳

Meal kits can be much maligned. Are they cheating? NO Are they cooking? YES They're a great way to turbo boost your cooking when you need that helping hand. They're also a brilliant way to try new flavours & if you like them, to experiment more with your cooking when you can 👨‍🍳

My latest recipe in the awesome @ablemag is now out! It's a clafoutis beauty!!! 👨‍🍳

Smart Equipment - The Meat Thermometer 👨‍🍳

⏰ Live in 15 mins! 🍽️ Making more of family mealtimes How can we help families eat together in healthier, more positive ways? Hear new findings + expert panel led by @HughFW Watch live 👉 https://t.co/r1pZQ1Lr52 #VegPowerSummit #FamilyHealth #FamilyMeals

Smart Equipment - Knives 👨‍🍳

Cookfulness Accessible Cooking Master Key Bite #2 - Smart Equipment 👨‍🍳

Interest in #RichardsRamble is growing! We'd love to have some of our fellow holistic pain management advocates support us - what are you doing on Saturday 27th or Sunday 28th September @LiveWellPain @Systemanarchist @cookfulness @persistingpain @olliehart7?

Thought for Thursday - Visualisation Pictures! 👨‍🍳