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She can burn a Salad!

She can burn a Salad!

  “the very process of cooking can nourish your psychological wellbeing” Psychology Today Did you ever think that slicing and dicing your vegetables can ease your anxiety and lower your depression & stress levels? Well according to mental health experts it...
Why can’t I stop snacking?

Why can’t I stop snacking?

Do you find yourself opening the kitchen cupboards and fridge several times a day?  Do you end up eating the whole tub of Ben & Jerrys ice cream?  Can’t stop eating crisps and biscuits? If so, you are emotional eating. Emotional or comfort eating is a way to...
Wild Rice & Feta Salad

Wild Rice & Feta Salad

This salad reminds me of BBQ’s, blue skies and warm sunny days.  I love the saltiness of Feta combined with the sweetness of the dried cranberries.  You can substitute the rice with microwave basmati and wholegrain rice.  It tastes good served warm or cold. Serves 4 ...
Em’s Oat & Banana Pancakes

Em’s Oat & Banana Pancakes

My daughter absolutely loves pancakes and is now enjoying experimenting with healthier versions.  These have been her tastiest ones so far.  Everything gets whizzed up in the blender then poured into a frying pan.  Couldn’t be simpler. We like to serve them with a...
My Lockdown Birthday Blog

My Lockdown Birthday Blog

In case you missed it, I turned the big 50 this week!  A birthday in isolation was not exactly what I had in mind.  However, I made the most of the day.  Dressed up, showed up and had so much fun.  Even the weather was kind that day so I was able to sit in the garden...