A Paisley mum is celebrating the growth of her affordable cooking empire as she prepares for the release of her third book.Lorna Cooper, 45, has been helping families get more from their food since setting up her successful Facebook page seven years ago.Over the years, she has amassed more than 560,000 followers and has released two successful books - Feed Your Family for £20 a Week and Feed Your Family for £20 a Week...
in a Hurry.The aim of the Hunterhill mum’s books was to provide families with full budget and meal plans to help them lower their shopping bills and make their food go further.Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.
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