Would you like to see your recipe published?

“A few years ago I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, which made me more at risk of developing type 2 diabetes,” explains Antony Worrall Thompson, who has written the foreword in support of this new recipe book – ‘Delicious Dining’ which will raise money for the Stephanie Marks Diabetes Appeal.

Inspired by adults and children with Diabetes, and their friends and families at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust, this long awaited book ‘Delicious Dining’ will bring creative menu planning to your dining table, no matter what the occasion. Packed full of low sugar, low fat, high fibre and low salt ingredients, you can be sure that all the recipes can be enjoyed by the whole family with a clear conscience.

Antony explains, “The more I learned about eating for diabetes, I realised that it is just about eating healthily and that you can enjoy all the delicious foods on offer by making simple adjustments.   I managed to lose weight and I feel better about myself. I would like you to share in my learning and I am keen to support initiatives that help people with diabetes enjoy life to the full - that’s why I chose to write the foreword for this fabulous new book.”

“Eating well for diabetes is for ever, but there are times when people find it tough,” sympathises Antony.  “It’s my daughters 6th birthday next week and I haven’t got a recipe for a low sugar chocolate cake”. “I’m having a Dinner Party for my friends and one of them is a diabetic. What on earth am I going to cook?”  “I play tennis every Tuesday night and am getting bored of the same snacks; I need some more suitable ideas”.  “All reasonable problems and the book will have some scrumptious solutions”, enthuses the leading restaurateur and TV chef.

‘Delicious Dining’ is being compiled by the Dietetics Department and now is your chance to have your family favourite(s) published.  Simply email your recipe to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The dietitians will ensure all recipes are suitable for inclusion in one of the five sections; Starters, Main, Puddings, Snack or Kids’ Parties. Please suggest how many the recipe serves and include a little history about where the recipe originated. If available, please also submit a picture of the finished dish, which may also be included within the book. 

Competition Time for children under 16 to illustrate one of the five sections.  Please write your child’s name, address and age on the reverse, and send to The Dietetics Department, Ashford & St Peter’s NHS Trust, Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0PZ.  The competition will be judge by the Manager of Waterstone’s Book Shop in Walton and each winner will receive a £10 book token.  

The book is due to be launched at the forthcoming ‘Living with Diabetes Day – Saturday 19th April 2008’ – a day of information and inspiration for people with diabetes, their families and carers.    Further information can be found atwww.stephaniemarks.org.uk, or simply call Val marks on 01932 722330.  Tickets for the event are on sale now £6 adults, £4 concessions. Places are limited so pre-booking is recommended.

All profits from ‘Delicious Dining’ will be donated to the Stephanie Marks Diabetes Appeal, which aims to improve the quality of diabetes care in Surrey and West Middlesex by creating a dedicated Diabetes Resource Centre in the grounds of St. Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey.  “I hope that this new recipe book will inspire the whole family to eat well and stay healthy – for life”, concludes Antony Worrall Thompson.