I love bruschetta, it’s a really tasty mini-toast that is traditionally served with tomatoey-ness of some kind (the official chef description) so when Kelly said she would share her recipe with us here I was thrilled! – it is a great twist on a favourite of mine and i’m looking forward to making it! A […] Read more…
7 Ways To Cut Down Your Family Sugar Intake
Once you learn about artificial sugar and the effects it can have for your health it starts to make you re-evaluate what you are feeding your family. I was astounded at the amount of sugar we were eating and since it contributes to weight gain, unhealthy attitudes towards food and a host of health […] Read more…
Perfect Professional Pancakes
Pancakes are great all year round and it has only been recently that I have started cooking them from scratch because I couldn’t get them right, either: They fell apart in the pan Got stuck Didn’t taste “Pancakey” enough (said the boys) They were too thick So after extensive research and a hell of a […] Read more…
Matcha Chocolate Protein Bites
*Guest Post* This fabulous recipe was shared by Alicia Lewis at Kitchen Takeovers. Alicia aims to make “cooking fun, simple and achievable”. These bites would be perfect after a long run or a late night gym session so check out her recipe and get making! Truffles, energy balls, energy bites – call them what you […] Read more…
No-Bake Chunky Chocolate Treat Bars
These are one of my most popular recipe’s and a definite party pleaser these are an all round favourite and it’s easy to see why! Full of sugar, chunky chocolate and crumbly biscuits, make these my absolute favourite treat for a cheat day! (I would eat them everyday but then I would be the size of […] Read more…
Perfect Dunking Biscuits
I think it’s pretty safe to say that we British are known for our love of Tea! Well what’s better than a decent cuppa? a great biscuit to dunk it in. I have to admit these take a little time (if you include the prep time) but they are definitely worth it, and you can […] Read more…
16 Wrap Filling Ideas
One of my favourite things to eat and feed everyone else is wraps- they make you feel fuller, they add a bit of dimension to your food and also it gives you a great excuse to eat with your hands (some of the time) So I was going to tutorialise some wrap recipes and then […] Read more…
Egg and Bacon Breakfast Bites Recipe
These breakfast snacks are for on-the-go kids or late-for-school mums and you can pack them full of goodies and veggies, they are so diverse they are a great way to clear the fridge or freezer! These are a current favourite of ours because I have silicone cake cases so they can be re-used all the time […] Read more…
Gooey Breakfast Energy Bars
This is one of my favourite breakfast snacks if I run in the morning, I can pre-make them and grab them on the go before I drop the little monster at nursery! The Boys love these too so I tend to keep some on hand for emergency morning meltdowns and broken alarms! You can combine […] Read more…
Oatmeal and Raisin Cookies
These cookies took a few times to get right (the first couple ended up like rock cakes but they tasted amazing every time) The biscuit tin is always full in this house! Unfortunately it is not bigger on the inside, like the ACTUAL Tardis! but we like to keep it well stocked anyway! – this […] Read more…