The summer has played havoc with my Slimming World progress. I really believe that routine plays an important part in any weight loss journey, and the school holidays can really put a spanner in the works. It got me thinking about easy meals I could make and I came up with this super tasty Slimming…
When I come up with a new slimming world recipe, I’m going to share it here on the blog. This week’s recipe is slimming world ham and mushroom pasta, and it’s so east to make. I’ve used fusilli in this version but you could easily change that and make slimming world ham and mushroom tagliatelle…
Social media has been full of heart shaped cookies for Valentines Day, but there are some men who like their cookies a bit chunkier. I really wanted to make my other half some cookies as a treat, but wanted something a more man sized, and a bit more rustic looking. He likes big cookies, and…
It’s been nearly a month since my last Slimming World update and I thought I’d let you know how I’ve been getting on. I have lost a total of 5 1/2 lbs in the last few weeks, and I’m really happy with the progress I’ve been making. The total weight loss with Slimming World is now…
When you join Slimming World or start following the Food Optimising eating plan you soon realise that you need some easy to make ‘go to recipes’ to help you stay on track. One of the danger points for any weight loss plan can be when you haven’t got a lot of time and this slimming…
Aruba is one of the lesser known islands in the Caribbean just off the coast of Venezuela. For some reason it’s not quite as popular as it’s neighbours in the Lesser Antilles such as Trinidad & Tobago or Antigua even though it’s just as stunning as a holiday destination.
My son’s girlfriend likes to bake cakes. It seems her whole family likes to bake cakes. Whenever there is an occasion, someone bakes a cake. She popped round this week and we got chatting about her cake making. I demanded to know what her ‘go to’ cake recipe was and she told me all about…
It’s been a long while since I’ve shared any recipes on my blog to be honest, which I have to apologise to you for. As life has got busier with growing children, finding the time to cook properly has been a real challenge. When I’m home alone with the 3 yo and 1 yo, getting…
Simple macaroni cheese that even a teenager could make
This Tomato and Bean Soup Recipe was inspired when I flicked through March’s addition of Psychologies Magazine. The first thing that jumped out at me was an article called ‘Perfect Harmony’, featuring recipes from Dale Pinnock’s book ‘The Medicinal Chef: Healthy Every Day’. I love anything that helps me think about the food I…
This spinach and lentil soup recipe has fast become a favourite in our house. I’m a home cook, who tries to balance a busy life with trying to feed the family healthy food. Corners have to be cut, and savings have to be made with both money and time. I know I find this a…
Chocolate spelt cake could be just what you are looking for if your looking for a wheat free spelt flour cake recipes. This is definitely one of my favourite parts of writing my blog. My virtual trip to Granny’s Kitchen. It doesn’t quite beat the real thing but it’s a close second. This chocolate spelt…