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*Featured Guest Post* We all know how good fish is for us and our children. It is a fantastic source of lean protein and fatty fish, like salmon and tuna, are packed with omega-3 fats which are known to promote a healthy heart and may also have brain-boosting capabilities. Nutritionists recommend that you should eat [...]
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The fact that today is Shrove Tuesday gives me the perfect excuse to treat myself to one of my all-time favourite treats – pancakes! These super easy, decadent treats remind me of being a little girl, in my Grandma’s kitchen helping her flip the pancakes, and trying not to drop them on the floor, or [...]
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Betty’s of Harrogate – One evening, recently, I nonchalantly tweeted I really fancied a slice of coffee and walnut cake. To my surprise, the lovely people at Betty’s of Harrogate sent me a whole cake, and some chocolate teddy bears for the children. I live fairly local to the famous Betty’s Café Tearooms, but had [...]
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Weekday suppers in our house need to cover a lot of bases. They need to be quick and easy to prepare, yet always satisfy mine, the kids’ and the husband’s appetite for something tasty and filling. This Spicy Sausage Pasta recipe is one of our weekday favourites. It tickles those taste buds with its spicy kick, [...]
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I used to have ‘a thing’ about blue cheese, insofar as I dare not eat it. Shameful for a foodie, I know! I knew I was missing out, and since I’m constantly admonishing the husband for not trying new foods, I decided I had to get my head around the ‘blue’ bit and take the [...]
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I love cheesecake. It’s a little bit retro yet always a winner when offered up to my family. This Baked New York Style Vanilla and Oreo Cheesecake is incredibly simple, yet ridiculously decadent all at once and would go down a treat for any occasion. It was specially requested by my son for his 6th [...]
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It’s got to be said that I am a bit of a recipe book junkie. My kitchen shelves are heaving with them and I often plan a week’s menu around one book. I’ll sit down on a Friday evening and plan what we’re going to eat each evening for the coming week, slowly flicking through [...]
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What’s a comforting pick-me-up after a long, wet walk or a cold swim? What’s catnip for children when garnished with squirty cream and mini marshmallows? What’s delicious combined with ice cream, cold milk and fruit? If you were thrown by the last question, don’t worry, the answer is still hot chocolate. I love hot chocolate [...]
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A good few years ago now, I read a fabulous book called ‘Superfoods’. The basic premise behind the book is that there a fourteen superfoods all of which have fabulous health benefits. The phrase ‘superfood’ is no longer an unfamiliar one, to most. I’m sure many people could name quite a few. And, whilst I’m [...]
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