Donal Skehan is a home cook, food writer and Television presenter. Donal's ethos on cooking is that all his recipes should be accessible, inspiring and encouraging for the everyday home cook. He has been cooking from the age of four when he flipped his first pancake and has been in the kitchen ever since! Donal is also an accomplished food photographer and he photographs all his own food images for his blog and books. In 2007 Donal started his own food blog, where he writes about his food adventures and recipes. His book 'Good Mood Food' was released in October 2009 and received fantastic reviews: "Good Mood Food is a new breed of cookbook that springs from the talent of a passionate home cook. A truly scrumptious read.", - Ross Golden-Bannon, Food & Wine magazine "At last. Simple, easy recipes that are healthy and interesting.

Donal Skehan's book reclaims good food from the convenience of supermarket shelves and puts it back where it belongs - in the domestic kitchen." Paulo Tulio "Ireland's answer to Jamie Oliver" - RTÉ.ie.