family life & travels
if you are looking for something a little different for the festive table this year, then a vegan and sugar-free cake could do just the trick. When this recipe is cut up into long rectangles, it can be made into this super healthy Battenberg Cake. Using ingredients like raw beetroot it gives you a cake
My children being back at school can mean a few things. But, one of the things that I am almost looking forward to is getting back to routine and getting our mornings more productive. I know that when my days are more structured, I get so much more done. The kids eat better, I eat
Have you ever made your own trail mix? Or do you tend to buy them pre-made? In the UK, even buying them in stores can be few and far between. But basically, it is a nut, fruit, and chocolate mix – I’ve even seen some in the US with pretzels and M&Ms in! When made
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 am always on the lookout for recipes and foods that can be quick to prepare for weeknights. With Max doing more and more clubs, and I have more work to fit into our schedule, I need family meals to be quick to make when we get home after school or after a club. I
We all hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I wholeheartedly agree. I would much rather go without lunch or dinner, as long as I could have breakfast. It sets me up for the day and gives me the energy that I need. The same goes for my kids. I
You might not think for avocados go well in baking, but they really do. They are so creamy and delicious. So they make a great addition in most food groups. These delicious savoury muffins are perfect for breakfast or brunch – and they’re great for packed lunches or picnics too. They are pretty simple to make and
Alongside my recent post about dessert foods that are best for people with PCOS, I have been thinking of some new recipes that could work well. I enjoy making my own raw chocolate, so thought about making a bit of a twist on the normal bars that I make. Normally they are just a dark,
It seems like every year millions of people make the resolution to be healthier in the new year. However, many of these people fail to see the progress they are looking for because they do not have a solid plan in place. If you truly want to become healthier, it is likely going to take
