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!)…
Your new go-to midweek meal Well… I did say the weather wouldn’t last until the Bank Holiday, after that sudden glorious weather! We’ve now plunged right back into chilly temperatures – from 27°c down to 11°c, and even as low as 4°c overnight here! I hope you managed to enjoy a bit of sunshine while it lasted. This week has…
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…
The Power of Pumpkin Seeds: Nutritional Benefits and Delicious Uses Recently, I’ve been looking for easy ways to boost nutrition without complicating my meals. With spring in full swing and lighter eating in focus, I wanted something simple, crunchy, and packed with goodness. That’s why pumpkin seeds have caught my attention! Seeds are small but mighty, offering a fantastic balance…
Easy one-pot meal As the colder weather makes a re-appearance here in the UK, there’s nothing better than something warm and comforting to tuck into. This easy to prepare dish is just the thing for chilly evenings when you need something fuss-free and satisfying. You can make it just like last week’s slow cooker recipe or pop it in the…
Bean & Veg medley! Though the days are getting longer and the first signs of spring are starting to appear, those frosty mornings are a reminder that winter isn’t quite over. The promise of warmer weather is tempting us back into the garden – whether it’s planting bulbs, sowing seeds in the greenhouse, or just going for a long walk…
Beans! You know when you’re in a hurry, need something filling and tasty but so easy – so you reach for a tin of beans, pop some toast in the toaster, and ta-da, beans on toast? Well, what if with just one extra step (maybe two), you could have an even more delicious, creamy, and nutritious version? Instead of just…
A sweet twist on winter veg! Twixmas, the cosy lull between Christmas and New Year is the perfect time to slow down and get creative in the kitchen. In the lead-up to Christmas in the UK, the supermarkets competed in vegetable price wars! I saw parsnips, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, carrots and even potatoes for £0.15 a bag, and also for…
