First time baking bread (failsafe version)
Years ago when we got married, we had a bread maker. One of the old fashioned styles which made a big hook hole in the bread. The OH wasn’t keen on the bread, so the breadmaker got siloed onto a…
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3 week meal plan and keto options (week 7-9)
Lockdown is continuing and this week has been the first where I’ve got a bit ‘meh’ about cooking again. The OH moaned one day (which I knew he would), but given I’m the one cooking it’s my choice, unless he…
Tips to make everyday cooking of family meals more enjoyable
I don’t know what it’s like in your house, but everyday cooking of family meals isn’t the most fun to do. It feels like another chore to get done, it’s repetitive in that there’s no break from it, and trying…
Four ingredient All Butter Cookies recipe
Try this four ingredient all butter cookies recipe (butter biscuits) *Ad-contains affiliate links Some of the best meals and treats are those which only involve a handful of ingredients. Keep them simple, you’re more likely to make them over and…
Lemon keto fat bomb recipe
I find it much easier being really strict on a diet rather than letting myself have a little of what I fancy occasionally. But I do have a sweet tooth and something I just need a sweet hit to avoid…
3 week meal plan and sharing my menu planning process
We’re now into week 7 of lockdown and I’m still enjoying menu planning and cooking. We’ve not had any disasters yet although N wasn’t impressed with my super loaded savoury tart. Sometimes before a shop the food choices do get…
Ideas for easy recipes to use up milk
We don’t use much milk in our house. The OH always drinks tea and coffee at the farm, I use it for cooking but at the moment, milk is too high carb for my keto diet so I’m not eating…
Keto chocolate raspberry fat bomb recipe
I have a really sweet tooth, so if I’m eating healthily I try and avoid puddings and any other sweet things. If I have one then I tend to want more, so it’s easier to stay clear. But sometimes you…
Tomato, pepper and bacon cannelloni recipe and keto alternative
I love random recipe books and I’ve got plenty on my shelves. One I use a lot is my Philadelphia cookbook. I always have cream cheese in the fridge because it’s great for both savoury and sweet dishes. Plus I…
Unbeatable easy flapjack with condensed milk recipe
Make flapjacks with an added ingredient to make them taste even better with a great texture. An easy 5 ingredient condensed milk flapjack recipe
Meal planning: 3 week plan with keto meal plan alternatives
Over the past few weeks, meal planning has been a lot more prevalent in our house. Previously I only cooked 3 times a week for the whole family as they usually eat earlier than I’m back from work, either at…