Terry's Tasty Tips - the recipe book helping people save money
Karen and Terry meet Jenny from Rentstart
Terry’s Tasty Tips is a recipe book with a difference! Designed to make a real impact, the book offers simple, budget-friendly meal ideas, providing invaluable support to Elmbridge residents who are navigating the challenges of financial pressures.
The idea for a recipe book full of delicious low-cost meals came from Terry Baillie, one of our Almshouse residents. Terry originally shared the recipes with his sister and niece so that they could cook up some of his tried and tested dishes. Gradually, the project grew larger, so Terry enlisted the help of Walton Charity’s green spaces manager Karen to take pictures whilst he cooked, due to their friendship formed whilst working on the community allotment together.
The recipes were so well received that Terry wanted to share them with more people who will benefit from his handy tips. He decided to share his recipe book - designed by communications officer Amy - with local charities supporting vulnerable people.
“I have enjoyed seeing something that just started as an idea put on paper and shared with lots of people”
Rentstart is a homelessness charity located in Walton-on-Thames. It helps house approximately 100 individuals every year, and aims to support its clients through each step of the journey - from the moment they walk through the doors to the day they settle into a home of their own.
“Thanks to the incredible generosity and hard work of Terry, we are thrilled to introduce this thoughtfully created recipe book. We are deeply grateful for this initiative and excited to share this resource with those we serve”
A copy of Terry’s Tasty Tips will be included in every welcome pack that Rentstart’s clients receive, helping them settle into their new accommodation and gain important skills to keep themselves happy and healthy.
The recipe book were also distributed to The Bridge, offering families delicious ideas for using the fresh produce they pick up from the hub's shop-without-a-till.
A copy can be requested by emailing communications@waltoncharity.org.uk
Interview by Amy Dixon, Walton Charity’s Communications and Events Officer