Enjoy the taste of fresh summer! I love discovering food days that give us another reason to celebrate seasonal produce, and this week it’s all about summer fruit! Did you know that tomorrow (Thursday 16th July) is National Cherry Day! If ever you needed an excuse to buy cherries, use this chance to celebrate this delicious summer fruit. Cherries have…
Be FoodSavvy and turn jackets to wedges How are you holding up with the very unusual heat in the UK (and elsewhere)?! What are your meals like? Have you resorted to cooking outdoors on the barbecue? easting salad? or just carrying on as usual? Have you been rotating the same cool meals? or struggling to think what to cook without…
Sticking to a healthy eating routine while juggling a busy lifestyle often takes a little planning. Whether you’re balancing work, commuting, exercising or heading outdoors for the weekend, having nourishing snacks on hand can help keep your energy levels steady. Often, it isn’t the main meals that are difficult to organise, it’s finding something nutritious to eat between them. Choosing…
Heatwave! If you are in the UK – especailly more in the South, then likely you are in the heatwave too! Temperatures like today – currently at 36c are one-off rare occurrences here (real feel is logged as 41c) and we are very unprepared for heat like this! Children have been allowed to go to school in P.E. kits, trains…
Barbecued chickpeas! Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones that surprise you the most. I genuinely can’t believe I’ve never made barbecued chickpeas before now! They are ridiculously easy, packed with flavour, and only need a handful of ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a quick side dish, a topping for salads and wraps, or just something a little different to…
Green lentil soup! If you have been following this blog for a while, you will know that I absolutely love red lentils! Lentil soup is my go to ‘not-chicken’ soup. I often throw lentils into a bean casserole or make them into lentil pakoras. Then of course there is daal! Last week, I met up with some old school friends…
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…
It’s okay! How are you? Are you doing okay? Is your answer automatic – ‘I’m fine’ ? Or, are you truly honest and ‘all good here’ or ‘I’ve been better’ are more your responses? Maybe you word your answer in the hope that someone will listen? For example: ‘I’m okay, thanks for asking’ could be construed as a negative response……
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…
