Having grown up in a cooking household Simon has a passion for food and cooking! Simon has co-authored 27 best selling books with his mother Alison, and completed five of his own solo books. In addition to books, Simon contirbutes to newspapers and now AA Directions magazine. In spite of a hectic lifestyle as a food writer and food stylist he has also been a judge for Cheese Awards, and Wine and Food Challenges. Simon has also recently completed a Certificate of Wine, as well as being part way through a Diploma of Community Nutrition.