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What’s Your BMR? +FREE PRINTABLE

I thought I would post the BMR calculation here because it was a helpful tool (for me) when I was trying to determine how much I should be eating specifically to my age, height etc. Before I do though there are a few things to say: 250 calories from a Mars bar is not the […] Read more…

Summer Fruit Cupcakes made with frozen fruit, easy peasy and a little bit healthier too!

Summer Fruit Cupcakes

Who doesn’t love cupcakes! This fruity twist is a family favourite and you don’t need icing to make them tasty. This recipe uses the creaming method because summer fruits (and raspberries, blueberry’s etc) tend to stain the mixture so if you fold in gently you get a nice marble swirl as well = Pretty! I […] Read more…

Courgette, Bacon & Mushroom Spaghetti

This Recipe is a Family Favourite This really simple and easy recipe uses grated courgettes and chopped mushrooms to sneak some vegetables into a very tasty dish! – They won’t even notice. It is also a fun one to get the family and kids cooking together (chopping, grating and cutting is involved!) This recipe will make […] Read more…

Wine Bottle Gift Pouch

This is a step-by-step guide to making a wine bottle gift pouch but can easily be adapted to make smaller gift pouches for jewelry and other smaller items. It is a beginner/easy hand sewing project (you can use a sewing machine if you want too) so if you need beginner tips and advice on hand […] Read more…

Hand Sewing Tips and Info

Even though I have some sewing experience (years of hubby’s socks, cycling jerseys, trousers and shirts can attest to that) I still consider myself a beginner in the art of the sewing. I don’t own a sewing machine and I swear my eyes are a bit wonky when it comes to straight lines so I […] Read more…

Langues de Chat Recipe

This is Classic French Recipe for all the family to enjoy – Careful they are moreish (you have been warned). Langues de chat or cat tongues are a type of French cookie. They aren’t much to look at but are a great on the go or lunchbox sweet that are crispy on the outside and […] Read more…

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