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The best kind of dessert is the kind you don’t have to cook! Am I right? Don’t get me wrong I love baking and I like to think I am quite good at it (or so the husband says) but sometimes you want to throw something together and stuff it in your face without putting […] Read more…
Let’s be honest, we are all very busy, and sometimes a cereal bar has just had to qualify as breakfast! or the kids are running around screaming and you can’t find a matching (clean) pair of socks and the last thing on your mind is ensuring you’ve all had your fruit first thing this morning […] Read more…
One of my favourite things at the moment is quinoa! If you don’t know what that is, it is a grain-like seed that is full of protein so it is also great for vegetarians! It is very diverse which means you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner (or maybe even dessert) AND it’s good […] Read more…
Whilst experimenting with healthier snack bar alternatives (Leading to the Banana & Honey Flapjacks I previously posted) we had some oats leftover and a pack of strawberries in the fridge and bish, bash, bosh an idea was born. The Result was these Strawberry & Chocolate Chip Flapjacks! What I love about these is; they have […] Read more…
Falling Off The Food Wagon (and how I get back on) One of my biggest struggles (that I have talked about frequently) with my Weight Loss Journey is the food… what can I say I like to have my cake and eat it too (pun definitely intended) I workout a lot and it allows me […] Read more…
I think these midnight cookies have finally perfected my cookie making! (fingers crossed) I have to say I always have trouble getting the dough right so that they flatten properly but still stay gooey in the center, but I think i’ve finally finally cracked it! (much to my son and husband’s approval – although they […] Read more…
Winter is upon us! and I am feeling constantly cold this season. This recipe is just what the doctor ordered to get you all warm from the inside! I am really into discovering recipes right now so It was SO great that Gina was willing to share this one! it is Gina’s take on a Japanese […] Read more…
Combining two of the husband’s favourite flavours, this banana and honey smoothie is easy, delicious and was a complete accident! The husband is REALLY into smoothies at the moment and this was something he happened across while trying to find a new flavour. He had a sore throat and was making a banana smoothie and thought […] Read more…
Courgettes (or zuccini’s) are so useful, you can eat them raw or cooked, Grate them, chop them or as I have recently found out, grill them. I have combined my love of cheeses with my need to eat more vegetables, to create this easy recipe that requires minimal preparation and is ready in under 10 […] Read more…
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…