family life & travels
One of my all-time favourite cakes has to be for a lemon-drizzle cake. I remember my mum making up some from time to time, wrapping them up in foil and sending me back off to my University house with them. I was always popular with my housemates on those days. The tangy and sweet lemon
I really quite enjoy cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. As many of you will know, I am on a bit of a food journey (cringe, I called it a journey) to control my blood sugar and get my health to where it should be (with the result being another baby). So as a result,
Sorry for the delay in my next post in the PCOS Diaries series. I have had so much other work to get scheduled in that it has been hard to find the time. But breakfast foods was the last one, so now moving on to the best food for your lunch. Granted they might be
I think that at this time of year, it isn’t quite Christmas without some mince pies. I know they aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but I am partial to a mince pie or two. But when you are cutting out refined sugar-free from your diet, having traditional mince pies isn’t too much of an option.
A few weeks ago I was invited along by Mumsnet and Lidl to be shown how to prepare a cooked lobster. The lobsters at Lidl came in the shops in the middle of November and are a perfect addition to have in the run up to Christmas. The lobsters that Lidl have are MSC certified
If anyone thinks that cooking is not an act of love, they should never step foot in a kitchen! You either love to cook or you should never pick up a whisk or mixing bowl and if you think no one can tell the difference, you are wrong. So let’s talk for a minute about
I love to cook and bake, but sometimes I don’t like how long it can all take. So if there are any kitchen gadgets that speed up the time it all takes, then I’m all for it! I have wanted a food processor for a while now, as I follow a lot of recipes that
When you are running a busy household, there are lots of different things that come in handy to save time and keep you organised. One of those things that I have recently discovered is a Wacom Bamboo Spark smart notebook. The idea behind it is that you write on the notebook, and then it will upload
From the captivating aroma of BBQ coals burning to the oh-so sweet strawberries and cream, cooking in the summertime is one of the things I just LOVE about life. Just so many tasty and fresh foods when you think about summer. Unfortunately if, like me, you’re more the budding caravan enthusiast Mum or Dad and
