I got back from a family holiday in Spain this week, I had such a wonderful time! My little brothers and sisters are now aged 2, 4, 7, 9 and 23! I’m the oldest of a fab bunch (at the grand old age of 27)! We did swimming, loom bands, dancing, sun bathing and I … Continue reading
I’m returning back to basics today with a very simple salsa verde recipe. Sometimes all you need is a very good sauce on a simple meal to bring it to life! I have a few I often go back to when I just fancy a fresh, healthy and very easy dinner but this salsa verde … Continue reading
My friend from work was telling me about a salad she made using these Merchant gourmet lentils and roasted butternut squash and it sounded so delicious I just had to make my own version! I don’t buy ready prepared packet food often but I have always wanted to try these porcini and thyme lentils so … Continue reading
It’s been a weird few weeks, it’s been about 3 weeks since we moved but we’re still getting into a routine and trying to find places for everything. Neither of us could get time off work so our evenings have been filled with arranging furniture or filling cupboards (or in my case rearranging cupboards because … Continue reading
I want to start by congratulating my best friends Stacey and Adam who got married on Saturday! I’m still smiling from the beautiful day which started with an intimate ceremony in Sheffield followed by a brilliant party which was full of their design flare, elegant style and plenty of wine and dancing! Since it is … Continue reading
I love having salads for lunch, especially during the week at work where I am sat down all day, but I sometimes struggle to come up with new and interesting ideas. Often my salads are literally anything I can get my hands on that is leftover in the fridge, which means they can be just … Continue reading
I’m really getting into the swing of throwing dinner parties, I hosted one on Saturday for my dads birthday and I loved every minute of it from the planning and preparation, sitting and catching up with the guests through to the cleaning up at the end with a buzzing feeling in my tummy!! I’m already … Continue reading
In the last few weeks I’ve changed my style of food shopping slightly. Usually I only buy exactly what we need for each meal and it helps me 1. stick to the plan and not be swayed by unhealthy choices and 2. save money by just buying the necessary ingredients. But this month I have … Continue reading
I try to make my lunches for work as interesting as possible, it gives me something to look forward to during the morning and it’s important that it fills me up for the afternoon but doesn’t make me feel sluggish or bloated (I sit at a desk all day so I hate feeling uncomfortable). I … Continue reading
I really like cold noodle salads, you can make them really fresh with a mix of raw and steamed vegetables and a zingy dressing. I used a mix of typical stirfry ingredients like julienned carrot, courgette and edamame beans but I mixed in some of my other salad faves like lettuce! I am just getting … Continue reading
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