Planning weight loss and keto meals week 1
This year I’m onto my weight. I’ve put on way too much weight, I’m unfit, and I want to get back to dancing. Since I stopped (due to bad ankle and achilles issues) nearly 2 years ago, I’ve put on…
food and drink
Healthy alternatives to Christmas food
Christmas is often a blow out time for food. It’s the chance to let go and enjoy what’s on offer, but afterwards sometimes you feel like you just can’t move. Not forgetting there’s usually leftovers for a few days, especially…
Fresh and tangy lemon and raspberry fool recipe
If you’re after a quick refreshing dessert, then this tangy lemon and raspberry fool could be what you need. I’m a big fan of quick and easy puddings especially after slaving over a main course. With this lemon and raspberry…
Embracing autumn with hot chocolate bar ideas and 4 recipes
Over the last week or so, autumn has really hit us. I’m still holding onto the no tights/socks, but we’ve had a lot of rain. And the evenings and mornings are so much darker. That means I’ve started drinking hot…
Eating out with kids in the Lakes: Ambleside and Bowness restaurants
Whenever we are on holiday we always tend to eat out rather than eating in the hotels. Our recent ` wasn’t going to let N eat in the usual Pizza Express or high street branches of restaurants because most of…
Dessert places in London: where to treat the kids?
How do you view a day out? Do you religiously take a picnic with you? I have to admit we rarely do. Days out are treats (although we do quite a lot of them, especially when on school holidays as…
Camping meal ideas for kids and cooking equipment
Camping should really be the opposite of the holidays we usually like to take. To me, a holiday is usually a chance to relax, have someone else look after you, and not have to cook or provide 3 meals a…
Twice baked stuffed sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes might be healthier for you than normal potatoes, but I’m generally not a fan. The OH and N won’t eat them at all (they get wise even if I try and mash them in with other potato), so…
Kids eating out in restaurants
It would never have occured to me not to take N into restaurants. But sometimes the media gets hold of stories about restaurants who refuse children entry. Or you hear stories of children running around while their parents don’t seem…
How to make candy apples – great for gifts or parties
Make these fun candy apples – as gifts or as a party activity Autumn arrives and everyone things about halloween and bonfire night. Along with both events comes sweet treats, and toffee apples. Personally I’m not a fan of toffee…
Go retro – microwave chocolate blancmange recipe
A quick and convenient 1970s retro style chocolate blancmange recipe made in the microwave which make washing up much easier.
