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stuffed dates

My Favourite Quick Energy Boost (No Cooking Needed!)


Is it time to slow down? This week has been a bit crazy! You know life gets like that sometimes right! First, the weather couldn’t decide if it was still baking hot (come on, 25c in the UK is hot)! or if there was suddenly going to be an almighty downpour. I actually got stuck in the greenhouse as it…

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watermelon salad by pexels valeriya

Cool & Fresh: Easy no-cook Summer recipe you’ll love.


When it’s too hot to even think about cooking! There’s been very little actual cooking in the house this week! The barbecue has made a few appearances, but most meals have been centred around salad. If you’re in the UK, you’ll likely have experienced some of the hottest weather we’ve seen in a while – so much so, I’ve been…

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nice-cream

Cool ideas you’ll love for the heat


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…

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strawberry vegan yogurt

Make this easy yogurt – you’ll love it.


Homemade yogurt easier than you think! Hello! Finally I get to share this recipe with you! I’ve been working on this for several weeks now, and I’m finally very happy with the result! This is a proper set yoghurt – the kind that firms up in its jar without needing to be stirred. It’s smooth, delicately tangy, and made with…

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chia pudding

Plan your eats to make healthy hot-cross-buns & chocolate


A healthier way to enjoy the seasonal classics This weekend (18th to 21st April 2025) sees the long-awaited bank holiday Easter weekend. A time for relaxation, indulgence, and of course, a few extra treats. Even if you don’t celebrate Easter, it’s hard to avoid all the hot cross buns! Not to mention chocolate eggs popping up everywhere this time of…

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brownies

An extra special weekend: A celebration of family & tradition


A weekend of reflection & celebration This weekend carries deep meaning for many, marked by both joy and reflection. Sunday is Mother’s Day in the UK, a time when many celebrate and cherish their mothers & grandmothers, yet for others, it can be a poignant reminder of loss. These occasions can be complex for those navigating grief, as they balance…

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pancake cake

Perfect your Pancakes and love this pancake cake


Shrove Tuesday An extra post for you this week, because I simply couldn’t leave you without a new recipe for Pancake Day! which falls on Tuesday 4th March in 2025. If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that pancakes have been a staple in my kitchen. I used to make them almost daily for myself and my…

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