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Heartwarming Porridge

Most mornings, particularly in winter my breakfast comes in the form of creamy porridge topped with anything and everything I have in the cupboards. They are super cheap and so so good for you but they don’t have to be boring! Oats are one of the best sources of fibre which is so important forContinue reading “Heartwarming Porridge”

Creamy coconut and fennel curry

Its getting to that time of year again where everyone is coughing and sneezing and all you want to do is snuggle up and eat delicious comfort food…but who says it has to be unhealthy? As I’m sure you’ve guessed by now, I love a one pot meal and this curry is very easy toContinue reading “Creamy coconut and fennel curry”

Easy Peasy peanut and raisin cookies

When it comes to making sweet treats at home I have a very simple check list… Quick & easy to make As few ingredients as possible Good for you! These cookies definitely fit the bill, they are so yummy and only take 10 minutes to bake! So if you want something soft, sweet and deliciousContinue reading “Easy Peasy peanut and raisin cookies”

Mexican Inspired Quinoa Bowl

I’m a huge fan of Mexican food…pretty much anything with coriander and lime gets a thumbs up from me…add avocado into the mix and I’m in heaven! However I used to always associate this type of cuisine with heavy, carb-rich foods such as fajitas or quesedilla’s which are so yummy but not something I wouldContinue reading “Mexican Inspired Quinoa Bowl”

Dakos greek salad

This last week I’ve been on my jollies in Sivota, mainland Greece. The first time I visited Greece was when I went to the island of Kos last year and I fell in love with the place and the food! Everything is so fresh, locally sourced and in season and I love how so manyContinue reading “Dakos greek salad”

Good fat – made easy

I for one have always been confused when it came to fat. We have had it drummed into us for years about how fat is, well, making us fat! So I thought I would have a look at the facts about fat to see what the different types are and how they impact ourContinue reading “Good fat – made easy”

Snack Ideas: Simple, Smokey Hummus

I quite often come across photo’s online of people food prepping for the week ahead with huge trays of food ready to be roasted and every size of Tupperware you can imagine. I would say for a lot of people, myself included, that you want to make the most of your Sundays and although I admire thoseContinue reading “Snack Ideas: Simple, Smokey Hummus”

chocolate freezer treats

Healthy eating and chocolate rarely find themselves within the same sentence but I’m telling you it can be done! I would say the thing that most people struggle with when they change their eating habits is cutting out the sweet stuff and having a sweet tooth myself I know your pain. But depriving yourself isContinue reading “chocolate freezer treats”

Overnight Oats

With this being my first post I thought I should start with something I love and have pretty much everyday which is oats! One of the reasons I love oats is they are so versatile and can be kept simple with some berries and a drizzle of honey or you can load it up withContinue reading “Overnight Oats”

Peanut Butter Wellness Bars

I really didn’t know what to name these bars as they can be eaten for breakfast, as a snack or even dessert! They are so yummy and wholesome and are suitable for any time of day. Plus I don’t know if you’ve noticed a running theme I’ve got going on but I reallyContinue reading “Peanut Butter Wellness Bars”