I’m Laura Miller. As of 2nd August 2011 I can’t cook (very well). Occasionally I like to try. I make a mean Victoria sponge. I can also make my own pizza dough (courtesy of Jamie O). I like lovely food. I eat fish but not meat (don’t ask, it’s complicated, I will cook meat for husband). But I’m also lazy. I make excuses. I have a small kitchen. It’s far easier just to buy quick cook pasta. Until now. I bought 85 cookery books and pamphlets at an auction at the start of July 2011. I’ve promised myself I’ll make something at least once a week from one of the books. And I’ll write about what happens.