Malcolm's magic with food

You may have seen Malcolm's Story, if you haven't it is well worth taking a few moments to read.  It introduces a man with incredible strength and determination who, despite a terminal oesophageal cancer diagnosis, has found a way to retain his zest for life, a large part of which involves finding a way that he can continue to enjoy real food. 

Malcolm wasn't previously interested in cooking but, as is the case for many who live with oesophageal cancer, the condition has presented him with much difficulty in swallowing and therefore made it hard to enjoy the flavours and food he loves.  This inspired him and through much trial and error and significant determination he has come up with some delicious dishes which have reduced the calories he requires from prescription drinks and, perhaps more importantly have given him joy and satisfaction.

“My view is that we can change the way we view Cancer.  Whilst I can, I will let it be the seed that feeds my life with creativity.  Don’t view it as the terminator, switch it round and make cancer into a tool”

Malcolm has shared his wealth of ideas (and some of his delicious cooking) with the team at Heartburn Cancer UK and together we have created this blog to share his ideas with you.  His only hope is that some of them may be useful.  Whilst not everything might be to your taste, we hope that it will give you ideas, inspiration and hope and that, at the very least, some of his hints and tips might make life a little easier for another person.

We hope to add something new each week so do keep checking back and let us know your thoughts.