What we eat each day has a real impact on how we feel. When life is busy, it is easy to overlook the role food plays in our energy levels and overall wellbeing, but small, consistent choices can make a noticeable difference over time. Chronic inflammation is often linked to fatigue and a range of longer-term health concerns. A balanced…
Hot Cross Baking for Easter Hello all, I hope you have been having a fabulous week so far! Spring has officially sprung and there are wonderful flowers peeping out from everywhere! I have yellows, mauves and whites dotted around both gardens and I can see red and pink tulips getting ready to burst open in the next few days. That…
Simple but effective! Hello! I hope you are all having a fabulous week and a great start to December! Whether you are joining in with all the seasonal festivities or not this month, I am sure you can enjoy all the different foods that this month brings! Likely you have seen parsnips, brussels sprouts, satsumas, cranberries and a whole plethora…
Hot & Tasty Breakfast! Well, Autumn definitely arrived on time this year! We went from blue sunny skies and 25° to a night-time temperature of 7° overnight. I was almost, that is ‘almost’ tempted to put the heating on… but it is, after all, still only September. So, potatoes are back on the menu (not that they ever really left!)…
Wholesome bites to fuel you through! Well, did that catch your eye? You might be wondering how you can plan for the unexpected? How do you know that an ‘event’ will occur? Well, planning and preparation in advance will always make anything unexpected much easier! If, for example, you have your cupboards stocked with food… tinned chickpeas, or tinned fruit…
Healthy dessert style breakfast bowl! Today, when I was pondering what to post, someone suggested a smoothie bowl. Now, if you’ve never had a smoothie bowl – or think a smoothie is simply something you drink – think again! A smoothie bowl is, of course, smoothie-based, but think of it as a bowl of healthier dessert – or indeed, breakfast.…
Your flavours, refreshing and ready in minutes! What a week! Sunshine from morning until night, windows wide open, washing drying in minutes – and no need to even wonder if it’s ‘safe’ to go out without a coat. With the heat lingering, I’ve been throwing together all sorts of salads for lunch and dinner, sometimes with tofu or chickpeas, with…
Perfect for any meal, any day! Recently I have discovered something extremely tasty and I have no idea why it took me so long to discover! Now, if you think you are not a fan of tofu, think again! Really? Yes! I have discovered a way to turn this block of white stuff into something incredibly delicious! Sceptical? Of course…
Easy Summer fun recipe! I hope you’ve all had a great week so far – the weekend is nearly here, and with temperatures soaring across the UK this week (yes, over 27°C and climbing!), it’s safe to say we’re all looking for ways to stay cool. What better way than with a bowl of fruity, refreshing, homemade nice-cream? If you…
