Hi and welcome to my Kitchen Sanctuary!
I’m Nicky – a wife and mum of two, living in Cheshire in the UK.
A former Disaster Recovery Lead working in IT (I left in July 2014), I’m now concentrating on blogging, writing, juggling school runs, and keeping the wall of toys from invading every bit of carpet in the house.
I’m a firm believer in sitting the family down at the table as often as possible for a nice home cooked meal and a catch-up on the day. I generally cook quick and simple recipes during the week, saving the more complex or time consuming cooking (as well as a bit of baking) for the weekend.
I’m a bit of a food magazine and recipe book addict, so you’ll find some recipes on here that have caught my eye (I’ll always let you know the source) as well as lots of my own creations.
My favourite place is my kitchen, and although I’d like to say I bake my bread whilst being and coiffed and beautified you’re more likely to find me like this – covered in flour with hair scraped back! Just telling it as it is…
As well as making creations for Kitchen Sanctuary, I also do freelance writing and photography for other web/print publications and brands that I love.
Here are some of the brands and publications that I’ve either worked with directly or appeared on:
I hope you enjoy the recipes and photos. Let me know what you think or if there’s anything you’d like to see on the blog!
If you’d like to contact me, please see my contact page.
Malky Brach says
March 7, 2019 at 7:42 pmHi, I just recently discovered you and your incredible recipes! They are all simple, quick and delicious! I live in Connecticut in the USA and love baking.. the cooking, not so much, however I have 6 children so need varied dinner ideas! I love Chinese food and really appreciate all your recipes! Thank you!!!
Dolores says
July 17, 2018 at 12:37 amWhy did you mix tbsp, cups, etc. with GRAMS in your Apple Pie Truffles recipe? I do not do the “grams” thing. Please stick to one thing – especially cups, tsp., Tbsp., etc.
Chris Corbishley says
July 19, 2018 at 11:41 amHi Dolores,
We are UK based bloggers so use the metric system ourselves however we do try our best to cater for a US audience too. If you look at the recipe you should see an option to **Convert to US measures** this will take the metric elements to any given recipe and convert it to measures relevant for the US. Hope this helps
Thanks
Chris
Dawn Potts says
April 13, 2018 at 12:01 amHi Nicky
Just love your recipes! Everything I’ve made has been a hit! Especially your Asian recipes!! Wondered if you had a lemon chicken (Asian) recipe? My hubbys favourite and I can’t imagine anyone making a recipe better than yours!
Dawn
fiorino40 says
January 3, 2018 at 4:44 pmyou are awesome..thanks for the effort you make to make us enjoy nice stunning meals..Fiorino Bianchi
Nicky Corbishley says
January 4, 2018 at 2:18 pmThank you so much Fiorino 🙂
fiorino bianchi says
October 11, 2017 at 12:40 pmAwesome Lady…i Enjoy viewing your recipes and posting them to my different accounts on social media..good lick
organisemyhouse says
July 21, 2017 at 2:36 pmHi Nicky – I have just come across your blog and being a blogger in Cheshire as well, and an ex IT person (Test Manager at IBM!) we definitely have things in common!. Loving your recipes, and the income reports are fascinating. You are now a regular read and I’ve bookmarked your site – thanks for the inspiration! – Chrissy x
Maureen Sillitoe says
December 10, 2016 at 5:47 pmI made the spicy curry last night for the first time for 8 friends, it was truly delicious, lots of complimentary comments. I will be following you now. A friend bought me a slow cooker, I love it.
Nicky Corbishley says
December 12, 2016 at 9:45 pmSo glad you and your friends enjoyed it Maureen – thanks for coming back and letting me know how it went!
Bitia says
June 27, 2016 at 12:41 amNicky
Your blog is awesome, I just love it
Nicky Corbishley says
June 27, 2016 at 6:15 amThanks so much Bitia 🙂
Marsha Jones says
June 14, 2016 at 1:50 amLoving your recipes all the way from Texas! Thanks for sharing, I love to cook and bake too.
Nicky Corbishley says
June 14, 2016 at 8:44 pmWow, thanks Marsha, I love it when I get readers from across the pond 🙂
Jeannie says
November 3, 2015 at 1:03 pmJust checking out your blog…it’s beautiful. I love your photos and so many of your recipes look delicious! I am just getting my blog going so thanks for the inspiration!
Jeannie
Nicky Corbishley says
November 4, 2015 at 11:41 amThanks for coming to check out my blog Jeannie 🙂 Your blog is looking fab already! I’ve just been drooling over those no-bake éclair cakes. Great pic!
Charlene @ That Girl Cooks Healthy says
March 20, 2015 at 8:44 pmI just subscribed to your blog and love it already. Your pictures are absolutely stunning. I hope you don’t mind me asking, what camera and lens does your husband use? He is amazing!
Nicky Corbishley says
March 20, 2015 at 9:26 pmThanks Charlene 🙂
I’m so pleased you like the photos too. Chris has been working hard to train me up on the photography, and so I took over as main photographer a few months ago now. I use a Canon EOS 650D. I use a couple of lenses – a Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG, and also a Sigma 105mm f2.8 DG Macro for the really close up stuff. Thanks for subscribing!!
Elaine @ foodbod says
October 4, 2014 at 3:15 pmSo nice to meet you properly Nicky and to find that we have the same ethos for families meals!!
Nicky Corbishley says
October 6, 2014 at 12:55 pmNice to meet you too Elaine, I’ve just been drooling over your mezze post. I’ve got to make those sweet potato flatbreads!
Sophie Jackson says
September 24, 2014 at 1:29 pmNice work Nicky 🙂
Nicky Corbishley says
September 24, 2014 at 7:49 pmthanks Sophie 🙂
emmasouthlondon says
August 22, 2014 at 8:36 pmThis is a great blog, Nicky –
and the photos are all so inspiring too.
You and Chris are obviously a super team!
Emma 🙂
Nicky Corbishley says
August 27, 2014 at 10:05 amThanks for the lovely compliment Emma 🙂
sarahgiebens says
August 19, 2014 at 8:48 pmHi Nicky! I nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award!
Participation is optional.
http://sarahslittlekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/08/19/beautiful-blogger-award/
xxx Sarah
Nicky Corbishley says
August 19, 2014 at 9:49 pmThankyou so much Sarah, you’ve put a great big smile on my face 🙂