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My First Recipe: Spinach and Lentil Soup

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 …...

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Another Soup Recipe, Tomato and Bean

When I flicked through March’s addition of Psychologies Magazine, the first thing that jumped out out me was an article called ‘Perfect Harmony’, featuring recipes from Dale Pinnock’s book ‘The...

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From Granny’s Kitchen – Spelt and Potato Bread

I’ve not always enjoyed cooking.  In fact at some points in my life I have positively avoided it.   One of the people who has influenced me the most in my journey with food is Granny.  Granny loves...

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Lavender and Olive Oil Sea Salt Body Scrub

  I’m now 32 weeks pregnant and things are getting really hard.  I feel like I’m wading through treacle constantly.  A short walk to the shops is a major battle with Braxton Hicks firing shots at me...

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Is Morrisons Cheaper? by a #MorrisonsMum

So this will be the last bank holiday before the new baby arrives, and as much as we want her here it’s also a time to enjoy our family just as it is.  What better time to be a #MorrisonsMum. …...

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Getting Teen Cooking With Pilgrim’s Choice

Cheese has been a favourite food in our household as long as I can remember.  Teen has always enjoyed cheese, from being very small.  One evening I remember sitting in the lounge and I could hear the...

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Florida Style Seafood Chowder

Wherever you happen to be travelling, sampling the cuisine is a major part of soaking up the local culture. Florida is absolutely no exception, and it has developed it’s very own unique fusion of...

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Spinach & Mushroom Brunch Recipe

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...

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From Granny’s Kitchen – Spelt and Potato Bread

I’ve not always enjoyed cooking.  In fact at some points in my life I have positively avoided it.   One of the people who has influenced me the most in my journey with food is Granny.  Granny loves...

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Lavender and Olive Oil Sea Salt Body Scrub

  I’m now 32 weeks pregnant and things are getting really hard.  I feel like I’m wading through treacle constantly.  A short walk to the shops is a major battle with Braxton Hicks firing shots at me...

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Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe

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...

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New Year, New Sausage?

Sausages are a big feature in our family life.  I think my daughter proclaimed them as her favourite food as soon as she could master the word.  They typically feature in our weekend breakfasts and I...

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Easy Jerk Chicken & How To #Win a Holiday to Aruba

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 &...

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3 Quick & Healthy Turkey Leftover Recipes

I think we probably all eat a little bit too much over Christmas, but it’s important to get back into a healthy diet as quickly as possible for good weight management.  The winter is a perfect time to...

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5 Essential Kitchen Gadgets for Busy Mums (and Dads)

If I was to make one prediction for 2017, it would be that we are going to be cooking more in the kitchen.  As we see the aftermath of Brexit take hold, food prices are set to start rising as soon as...

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New Slimming World Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake #Recipe #SlimmingWorld

I was searching online for a Slimming World microwave chocolate mug cake recipe to make, and the recipes I found weren’t quite hitting the spot.  I got the impression that’s what a few people thought...

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Slimming World Minced Beef With Vegetables & Balsamic Vinegar Recipe

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...

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Easy Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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...

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Easy Slimming World Ham & Mushroom Carbonara Recipe

When I come up with a new slimming world recipe, I’m going to share it here on the blog.  If your not already subscribed head over to the side bar on your right now and pop your email address in where...

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