A native of Dublin, Rachel lives in Cork with her husband and two children. Here she teaches at Darina Allen's world-renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School.

Rachel has appeared in four television series: Rachel's Favourite Food, Rachel's Favourite Food For Friends, Rachel's Favourite Food At Home and Rachel Allen:Bake!. She has also published a book for each of her TV series, carrying the same name. Rachel's other books include Rachel's Food for Living and Rachel's Diary.

As well as appearing in her latest series Bake!, Rachel also writes a weekly blog - Rachel's Diary - on the Bake! site. There is also a baking clinic, where all your baking questions can be answered. Rachel is also a regular presenter on our daily show, Market Kitchen.

The Irish cook's style of cooking is above all practical - ideal for the home cook. Her influences are both regional and global, providing family and food for friends with flair.

Rachel Allen photo gallery

Website
www.rachelsfavouritefood.com

Books
Rachel's Favourite Food, Gill & Macmillan, 2004
Rachel's Favourite Food for Friends, Gill & Macmillan, 2005
Rachel's Favourite Food at Home, HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 2006