Amy Willcock facts for kids
Amy Willcock is a famous cookery writer who was born in America but now lives in the United Kingdom. She is especially known for her amazing recipes made using a special type of oven called an AGA cooker. Because of her skills, many people call her the "Queen of AGA cooking"!
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Amy's Journey to Cooking Fame
Amy was born in a big city called Chicago in the United States. In 1980, she moved to the UK with her young family. That's where she discovered the AGA cooker, which is a unique kind of oven that stays hot all the time.
Discovering the AGA Cooker
Once Amy started using the AGA, she loved it! She began creating her own recipes especially for this cooker. Soon, she became an expert and started giving demonstrations to show others how to cook delicious meals with an AGA.
Becoming a Cookery Author and TV Star
Amy's first book, Aga Cooking, was published in October 2002 by Ebury Press. After that, she became very busy! She started giving "AGA Know How" workshops all over the UK, teaching people how to get the best out of their AGA cookers.
She also became a well-known author, writing many more cookery books. You might have even seen her on TV! In 2010, Amy was a judge on the popular BBC One show Celebrity Masterchef, where famous people compete to show off their cooking skills.
Life on the Isle of Wight
Today, Amy lives with her family on the Isle of Wight, which is an island off the south coast of England. She has two daughters. Amy is also involved in her local community and runs a very successful Women's Institute group, which is a big organization for women in the UK.
