Meet our Star Baker, Reece

Reece has been supported by our Highlea Care in County Durham for several years and is an inspiration to all who work with and know him.

He has an infectious passion for both gardening and cooking, which he rolls into one by growing his own produce to cook and bake with.

Reece loves to bake…

Reece enjoys baking for his peers at his service. We know they get very excited when he gets out his mixing bowl and ingredients.

He even adapts his recipes for those with special dietary requirements, including gluten intolerance. When we asked him what his favourite thing to bake was, he told us “cakes and cookies”.

Reece also loves to conjure up savoury creations with his favourite being homemade curries. Reece doesn’t believe in cooking curries from jars or packets; he told us he believes they should be authentic and made from scratch, representing the culture they come from.

Reece keeps the garden in bloom too! 

Not only does Reece cook for his support workers and the people he lives with, but he also takes care of the gardening.

He has created an impressive garden ‘for all senses’ as he believes a good garden should include things we can all see, smell, touch, hear and taste.

Reece’s support team continuously encourage Reece to develop his skills. Danielle, his team leader, told us how very proud she is of Reece and all the life skills he has continued to grow. She is amazed and so delighted with how independent Reece has become.