family life & travels
It’s the start of the South African apple and pear season! South Africa is known for the eating quality of its fruit, thanks to the near perfect growing conditions in the country’s Western Cape. Particular varieties you’ll find in UK supermarkets from March until October are: Apples: Granny Smith – Tart yet sweet taste with a firm,
As a dairy-free meat reducer (and someone currently doing ‘veganuary’ [why is that name so cringe]), I have been on the look out more and more for the best places to eat out that can cater to my needs. Top be fair, most places have a few options on the menu that are suitable or
When our friends swan off on fancy holidays, we’re often left thinking how much we’d love a break ourselves. Sometimes we are genuinely bewildered wondering how they can possibly afford to pay for flights and a swanky hotel without breaking the bank. Especially when they have the everyday costs of living and a commute. We
This amazing baked cheesecake tastes divine topped with luscious South African plums and nectarines. South African stone fruit is in season at the moment, so it is a winner all round. Plus, how stunning would this look on a festive table spread? Plum & Nectarine Cheesecake Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 55 minutes, plus
It can be hard to find fun, interesting gifts for the people on your list, from the kids to teachers to cousins and neighbours. As several of my gift guides this festive season have already shown, there are such a wide range of people to buy for. But when it comes to the kids, it
Now that we are well and truly back into the swing of things with school runs and drop offs, I thought I would share a few things that I have been loving recently. I kind of missed the ‘getting ready for school’ posts, so here it is, just a little late. Kids lose a lot
If you read my blog regularly, you will remember that a couple of weeks ago I wrote about my experience after doing two weeks on the Diet Chef diet. I was so amazed that I lost 8 lbs in the first two weeks. It was definitely a boost that I needed to get my weight
Despite falling out of love with Instagram’s algorithm update, it is still my favourite social media platform. I love the addition of stories and often find myself interacting with those more than pictures. However, checking out people’s latest pictures is or their feed, is one of my favourite past times (no, really). Ha. There is
When I thought of the Lake District, I previously thought that there isn’t a lot to do for families. I mean, it is just a place to go hiking, right? While there are plenty of stunning hikes and beautiful walks, there are still plenty of family-friendly things to do and see that don’t involve getting
